Jacob's manager asks him to organize a blood drive for the organization.The manager tells Jacob that if he accepts the assignment,he will be awarded Employee of the Month.Jacob has organized blood drives in the past and knows how much work is involved.He does not doubt that his manager can deliver on the promise of the award.However,Jacob has always thought that the award was silly.According to expectancy theory,Jacob is unmotivated to accept the assignment because ______ is lacking.
A) valence
B) instrumentality
C) expectancy
D) significance

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Valence is lacking because Jacob does not value the reward (Employee of the Month) being offered for completing the assignment.

Jacob's Manager Asks Him to Organize a Blood Drive for the Organization.The