Nedine works at a company that manufactures custom-made doors and windows. It has become apparent that the carpenters they are employing are taking longer to produce the manufactured items than the set industry-standard. After investigating the matter, she realises that they are lacking motivation. To correct the matter, Nedine chooses the expectancy theory as a basis for improving staff motivation. Which one of the following is an assumption of the expectancy theory?

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The organisation will make decisions regarding behaviour on behalf of their 	employees.

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Behaviour is a combination of forces controlled by the organisation and the environment.

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People tend to act unpredictably and behaviour cannot be predicted, irrespective of certain expectations

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Different people have different needs, goals and desires.

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