Which element of expectancy theory is described as the individual's positive or negative assessment of work outcomes?
A)Expectancy, the E to P condition
B)Instrumentality, the P to O condition
C)Valence, the Value of the Outcome to the individual
D)Motivation, the level of Effort predicted to be exerted
E)Work -related outcomes, the O element in the model

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Valence refers to the value or importance that an individual places on a particular outcome. It is the positive or negative assessment of work outcomes that refers to the extent to which the individual sees the outcomes as desirable or undesirable, resulting in either motivation or demotivation.

Which Element of Expectancy Theory Is Described as the Individual's