According to expectancy theory, which of the following actions would NOT alter outcome valences?
A)Minimize the presence of countervalent outcomes.
B)Show employees how their skills can accomplish the task.
C)Give employees a choice of rewards.
D)Adapt the type of rewards offered to each employee's dominant needs.
E)Distribute rewards that employees want.

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Expectancy theory suggests that outcome valences can be altered by changing the perceived likelihood of achieving the outcome, the attractiveness of the outcome, or the perceived link between performance and outcome. Showing employees how their skills can accomplish the task may impact their perception of likelihood but would not necessarily impact the attractiveness or link between performance and outcome, making it less likely to alter outcome valences. The other options (A, C, D, E) all involve changes that could impact the attractiveness or perceived likelihood of achieving the outcome, and therefore could potentially alter outcome valences.

According to Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following Actions Would