Chapter 11 Flashcards
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Q
What helps employees believe that performance will be rewarded?
A
Instrumentality
1
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What helps employees believe that their level of effort makes a difference in their performance?
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Expectancy (Motivation)
2
Q
What helps employees believe that they will receive attractive outcomes for their hard work?
A
Valence
3
Q
An increase in base pay, normally given once a year
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Merit Pay
4
Q
A financial incentive that is given on a one-time basis and does not raise the employee’s base-pay permanently
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Bonus Program
5
Q
How do bonus programs differ from merit pay?
A
Bonus programs tend to be larger than merit pay increases because they involve lower risk to the employer
