Question

Ruth, a cashier at a private bank, strongly believes that no matter how much effort she puts in or how many hours she works overtime, she will not be offered a promotion in the next 10 years. In this scenario, Ruth's beliefs are in accordance with _____.

A. equity theory
B. McClelland's Learned Needs Theory
C. expectancy theory
D. Alderfer's ERG theory

Answer 1

Answer: (C) Expectancy theory

Step-by-step explanation:

The expectancy theory is the process that deals with the cognitive and the mental process regarding the specific behavior of choosing or the choice that is depends upon the individuals personality.

The expectancy theory basically proposed for motivating others behavior and choice.

The main aim of the expectancy theory is that it basically explained about the organizational and the motivational behavior.

Therefore, Option (C) is correct.