The three major concepts that form the basis for work motivation within the expectancy theory are _____
A)achievement, expectancy, and social motives.
B)expectancy, instrumentality, and valence.
C)biological motivation, achievement, and valence.
D)social motives, valence, and instrumentality.

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The three major concepts that form the basis for work motivation within the expectancy theory are expectancy (belief that effort will lead to performance), instrumentality (belief that performance will lead to outcomes), and valence (value placed on those outcomes). Therefore, choice B is the correct answer as it includes all three concepts.

The Three Major Concepts That Form the Basis for Work