From the motivational perspective of expectancy theory, a manager who uses the staffing process to try to hire people with abilities that fit well with job requirements is making an important step toward maximising __________ for these individuals.
A) instrumentalities
B) expectancies
C) inequities
D) attributions
E) valences

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Expectancy theory posits that individuals are motivated to act in ways that they believe will lead to desired outcomes. By hiring people whose abilities match job requirements, a manager increases employees' expectancies—their belief that their effort will lead to successful performance.

From the Motivational Perspective of Expectancy Theory, a Manager Who