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Maria is a candidate for the U.S.Senate in a generally conservative state.At a recent news conference,a newspaper reporter asked her to share her views on how she achieved success in business before running for office.Maria replied that her life has been a mix of "hard work,self-help,future-orientation,and fate." Her campaign manager later advised her to drop one of the four factors she mentioned as it was not in line with mainstream American values.Which factor was the manger referring to?


Definitions:

Do Your Best Goal

A motivational objective that encourages individuals to perform at their maximum capability without setting a specific performance target.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory suggesting that individuals are likely to act in a certain way based on the expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of desired outcomes, in the context of motivation theory.

Equity Theory

A concept in social psychology that suggests individuals determine the fairness of their job outcomes by comparing themselves to others.

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