Katie has just been asked to type up a report in two days using a software program she has never seen before.Furthermore,15 graphs,bar charts,and pie charts are an integral part of the report.She will have to use a colour laser printer in a different department because their department does not have one.Katie wonders if she will be able to get her project accomplished on time and in the format requested by her manager.According to Vroom's expectancy theory,Katie's motivation level may be influenced by low ________.

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Vroom's expectancy theory states that an individual's motivation level is based on three factors: expectancy, instrumentality, and valence. Expectancy refers to the belief that effort will lead to performance. In Katie's case, since she has never seen the software program before, she may have a low expectancy belief that she will be able to complete the report on time using the software. This can negatively influence her motivation level. Therefore, the best choice is B) expectancy.

Katie Has Just Been Asked to Type Up a Report