An employee's expectancy strongly influences that person's willingness to take on a new task.

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According to expectancy theory, an employee's perceived likelihood of achieving their goal strongly influences their motivation to take on new tasks. If they believe that their efforts will result in a desirable outcome (such as an increase in salary or recognition), they are more likely to be willing to take on the task.

An Employee's Expectancy Strongly Influences That Person's Willingness to Take