Rick is a machine operator in a plastic manufacturing company. he believes that if he performs better, he will receive more incentives. in the context of expectancy theory of motivation, this scenario best illustrates the factor of

a) instrumentality
b) valence
c) reinforcement
d) affiliation

A) instrumentality

Explanation:

According to Vroom's expectancy theory our behavior are driven by the desire or purpose to achieve a high level of pressure while reducing pain.

Vroom use this theory to look at how employees perform in their jobs.

Our personal motivation drives our effort and performance. He then uses three variables to explain this which are Expectancy , instrumentality and Valence.

Instrumentality is when we believe that our performance will yield us great rewards.

We rate of great levels of peefomabce as a result that will lead to a great outcome.

Just how Rick believes that if he performs better that will lead him to receiving more incentives.

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