Soni Was Just Told That If She Can Double Her

Multiple Choice

Soni was just told that if she can double her sales numbers, she'll get a $50,000 bonus at the end of the year. That bonus would really help because Soni is saving up for a bigger house. However, doubling sales numbers seems impossible to her. According to expectancy theory, what is Soni's likely response?

A) She will be motivated because she values the reward.
B) She will be motivated because this is the same bonus offered to her co-workers.
C) She will not be motivated because $50,000 is not enough.
D) She will not be motivated because the outcome does not seem likely to her.