According to Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following Actions Would

question 67

Multiple Choice

According to Expectancy Theory, which of the following actions would NOT alter outcome valences?

• A)Show employees how their skills can accomplish the task.
• B)Give employees a choice of rewards.
• C)Minimize the presence of countervalent outcomes.
• D)Distribute rewards that employees want.
• E)Adapt the type of rewards offered to each employee's dominant needs.

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