According to expectancy theory, providing counselling and coaching to an employee who lacks self-confidence is most likely to increase the employee's:
A)O-to-P expectancy.
B)V-to-O expectancy.
C)P-to-O expectancy.
D)E-to-P expectancy.
E)P-to-E expectancy.

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Expectancy theory suggests that E-to-P expectancy (effort-to-performance) is increased when employees believe that their effort will lead to successful performance. Providing counseling and coaching can help boost an employee's self-confidence, thereby increasing their belief that they can perform the task successfully with effort.

According to Expectancy Theory, Providing Counselling and Coaching to an Employee