According to expectancy theory, an outcome that opposes our values has:
A)a high E-to-P expectancy.
B)an inappropriate comparison other.
C)a negative outcome valence.
D)a low P-to-O expectancy.
E)a low need for socialized power.

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Valence is the anticipated satisfaction or dissatisfaction that an individual feels toward an outcome.Outcomes have a positive valence when they are consistent with our values and satisfy our needs; they have a negative valence when they oppose our values and inhibit need fulfillment.Organizational leaders need to find ways to individualize rewards or, where standard rewards are necessary, to identify rewards that do not have a negative valence for some staff.

According to Expectancy Theory, an Outcome That Opposes Our Values