Which of the following statements is true about the manner in which managers can influence the perceptions of expectancy theory?
A)Individuals with an internal locus of control and high self-esteem believe there is little connection between their effort and performance so a great deal of feedback is needed to motivate them.
B)Regardless of the performance rating given on a performance evaluation,make certain that everyone gets a small raise annually.
C)Recognize good performance of individuals with cost effective items like coffee mugs and t-shirts.
D)Conduct employee surveys periodically to ascertain what employees consider to be rewards for performance and integrate that in some manner into the performance evaluation program.

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Conducting employee surveys periodically to understand what employees consider as rewards for performance helps managers in understanding the expectations of the employees and thus, influence their perception towards expectancy theory. This would allow them to offer rewards that are valued by the employees, which would in turn motivate the employees to perform better. Option A is incorrect as feedback may not be the only factor that motivates individuals with high self-esteem and internal locus of control. Option B is incorrect as giving everyone a small raise annually regardless of their performance can lead to a lack of motivation among high-performing employees. Option C is incorrect as cost-effective items like coffee mugs and t-shirts may not be valued by all employees and may not have the desired impact on their motivation levels.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Manner