In terms of expectancy theory, when _____ is strong, employees believe that their hard work and efforts will result in good performance, so they work harder.
A)valence
B)equity
C)expectancy
D)synergy
E)instrumentality

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According to expectancy theory, employees' belief that their hard work and efforts will result in good performance (expectancy) is a crucial factor in their motivation. This means that when employees have a high level of expectancy, they will work harder because they believe that their efforts will lead to better performance outcomes. Valence and instrumentality are also important components of expectancy theory, but they relate to employees' beliefs about the value of the outcomes and the link between performance and outcomes, respectively. Therefore, these choices are not the best option for this question. Equity and synergy are not directly related to expectancy theory and thus are not relevant options.

In Terms of Expectancy Theory, When _____ Is Strong, Employees