The theory under which people make the choice that promises them the greatest reward if they think they can get it is
A. goal-setting theory.
B. equity theory.
C. reinforcement theory.
D. expectancy theory.
E. two-factor theory.
D. expectancy theory.
Expectancy theory suggests people are motivated by two things: how much they want something and how likely they think they are to get it. In other words, assuming they have choices, people will make the choice that promises them the greatest reward if they think they can get it.
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A. the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property B. the International Treaty of Trademarks and Patents C. the World Agreement of London D. the Berne Convention
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a. less than 18%. b. more than 18%. c. between 18% and 22%.