Alex works as an accountant in a pharmaceutical company. His job frequently demands that he work overtime. Lately, his health has been affected because of his workload. Alex is eligible for a promotion. However, the new position would demand longer working hours with double the current salary. Alex values his health over his pay check at the end of the month. In the context of expectancy theory, the promotion has a _____ on Alex.

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According to expectancy theory, an individual's motivation to pursue a specific outcome depends on three factors: valence (the value placed on the outcome), expectancy (the perceived likelihood of achieving the outcome), and instrumentality (the belief that the desired outcome will lead to additional outcomes). In this case, the promotion has a negative valence for Alex because the potential increased workload and negative impact on his health outweigh the positive of a higher salary. Therefore, he is unlikely to be motivated to pursue the promotion.

Alex Works as an Accountant in a Pharmaceutical Company