Martha Has Been Asked by Her Manager to Carry Out

question 28

Multiple Choice

Martha has been asked by her manager to carry out a complicated task for which she does not have the skills and knowledge.Her manager says there is not time to send her for training.Martha is unmotivated to attempt the task because she doubts very much that she will be able to perform the required job adequately and within the time deadline.Martha's motivation is characterized as

• A)having low instrumentality.
• B)having high instrumentality.
• C)having low expectancy.
• D)having a low valence.
• E)having a high expectancy.

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