A theory proposing that people will behave based on their perceived likelihood that their effort will lead to a certain outcome and on how highly they value that outcome is known as the ________ theory.
A)expectancy
B)ERG
C)path-goal
D)equity
E)hierarchy of needs

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The expectancy theory proposes that individuals will behave in a certain way based on their expectation that their effort will result in a certain outcome and the value they place on that outcome. This theory suggests that individuals make decisions about their behavior based on perceived links between their effort and performance (expectancy), performance and outcomes (instrumentality), and the value of those outcomes (valence). The other options, such as ERG theory, path-goal theory, equity theory, and hierarchy of needs do not directly relate to this idea.

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