Question

During a face-to-face feedback session with his teammates, Kevin finds that they were more inclined toward long term goals than an immediate reward for performance. In the context of the expectancy theory, Kevin's teammates primarily focus on _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Second-level outcomes

Explanation: Kevin's teammates primarily focus on second-level outcomes. Second-level outcomes describe scenarios where each outcome can lead to other outcomes or consequences. They are those events that the first level outcomes are likely to produce, such as merit pay increases, group acceptance or rejection, promotion, and determination. For example the promotion that follows a salary hike for an excellent performance.