Valence refers to the individual forces that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's efforts expended at work.

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Valence is actually a component of expectancy theory and refers to the value an individual places on the rewards of an outcome, which in turn affects their motivation in the workplace. It does not directly refer to the forces accounting for the direction, level, and persistence of efforts.

Valence Refers to the Individual Forces That Account for the Direction