The manager who tells an employee "I'll recommend you for a promotion if you implement the new system by January" is attempting to strengthen which expectancy theory component?
A)Instrumentality
B)Valence of second-level outcomes
C)Expectancy
D)Needs
E)Relatedness

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Instrumentality refers to the belief that a particular level of performance will lead to the attainment of a desired outcome. In this scenario, the manager is directly linking the employee's performance (implementing the new system by January) with a positive outcome (recommendation for a promotion), thereby strengthening the instrumentality component of expectancy theory.

The Manager Who Tells an Employee "I'll Recommend You for a Promotion