In the case of repeated failure under expectancy theory, an employee may:
A)greatly increase input
B)raise outcome valence
C)reduce effort
D)increase effort when the likelihood of reward has dropped

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If an employee repeatedly experiences failure despite putting in effort, their motivation and confidence in their ability to achieve a desired outcome may decrease. As a result, they may reduce their level of effort as they believe it is unlikely to result in success.

In the Case of Repeated Failure Under Expectancy Theory, an Employee