Katie has just been asked to type up a report in two days using a software program she has never seen before.Katie wonders if she will be able to get her project accomplished on time and in the format wanted by her manager.This is an example of which variable in Vroom's expectancy theory?
A)Effort-performance linkage
B)Valence-reward linkage
C)Performance-reward linkage
D)Attractiveness

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Katie's concern about her ability to accomplish the project on time and in the desired format using unfamiliar software relates to the effort-performance linkage. This aspect of Vroom's expectancy theory refers to an individual's perception of the likelihood that their effort will lead to the desired performance level.

Katie Has Just Been Asked to Type Up a Report