MGT-281 Study Guide - Final Guide: Expectancy Theory
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Chapter 10 question for analysis #1: choose one theory from the content perspectives and one from the process perspectives. Describe actions that a manager might take to increase be provided on fixed-interval, variable-interval, fixed-ratio, or variable-ratio schedules: theory from the content perspective: maslow"s hierarchy of needs i. Suggests that people must satisfy five groups of needs in order - physiological, security, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization ii. Fixed-interval: provides reinforcement at fixed intervals of time, such as regular weekly paychecks: a manager could increase security by reinforcing the idea that they get paid weekly, bi-monthly, or etc. If more employees need more security and want to be paid more often, such as changing pay from every two weeks to each week, then that should be something the manager should consider iii. It shows that the management cares about the individual beyond what they do for the company: theory from the process perspective: expectancy theory i.
