Question

From a(n) _____ standpoint, the effect on performance motivation may be limited in ownership program because of the less obvious link between pay and performance.A. agency theoryB. equity theoryC. efficiency wage theoryD. reinforcement theoryE. contract theory

Answer 1

From a D. Reinforcement theory standpoint, the effect on performance motivation may be limited in ownership program because of the less obvious link between pay and performance. The reinforcement theory states that the way a person behaviors is a direct relation to how the consequences that may come from making that decision. If consequences are behavior are controlled by consequences then the reinforcements may be controlled pay rewards or pay.