Rick is a machine operator in a plastic manufacturing company. He believes that if he performs better, he will receive more incentives. In the context of expectancy theory of motivation, this scenario best illustrates the factor of _____.
A) instrumentality
B) valence
C) reinforcement
D) affiliation

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Instrumentality is the belief that higher performance will result in higher rewards, and this scenario clearly illustrates Rick's belief that better performance will lead to more incentives. Valence refers to the desirability of the reward, reinforcement is a behavioral theory, and affiliation is the desire for social interaction and belongingness, none of which are fully applicable to this scenario.

Rick Is a Machine Operator in a Plastic Manufacturing Company