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QUESTION

Marianne believes that it’s important to work with her employees to set goals that motivate them to perform effectively. What theory does she subscribe to?

A) equity theory
B) Theory Z
C) expectancy theory
D) management by objectives
E) reinforcement theory

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) As part of the management-by-objective process, an employee and manager work jointly to set the employee’s performance objectives and to periodically review performance.