Expectancy theory implies that linking an increased amount of rewards to performance will increase motivation and performance. followers of cognitive evaluation theory are likely to question this assumption, arguing that: a. monetary rewards may decrease extrinsic motivation. b. intrinsic rewards do not affect job satisfaction. c. monetary rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation. d. extrinsic rewards are not effective for managers. e. behaviors are determined by genes rather than reinforcement.

In which of the following situations would the price of a good be most likely to increase? a. a breakthrough in productive technology enables a company to increase its output. b. an increase in production costs results from a rise in wages. c. there's a sudden increase in the number of companies competing to sell the good. d. a drop in demand happens too quickly for producers to decrease production to keep up.

Which of the following occupations relate to a skill category of words and literacy

You work as the sales manager for a company that sells office supplies to businesses of all sizes. because the profit margins are razor-thin, you need to ensure that you are getting the very best prices on paper, pencils, pens, post-it notes, and other office supplies from the manufacturers. when reviewing the quarterly profit statement, you realize that your costs are higher than they should be, and you trace the higher costs back to an employee who has been lax about getting competitive bids to ensure the lowest prices. when you conduct your research to determine the reason for the higher costs, and take action to bring those costs back down, in which of the key management processes are you taking part?