In expectancy theory terms, the fundamental drawback of profit sharing in encouraging employee effort occurs because of weak _____ perceptions.
A)instrumentality
B)valence
C)expectancy
D)equity
E)generalizability

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Performance motivation is likely to change very little under profit sharing. Consistent with expectancy theory, motivation depends on a strong link between behaviors and valued consequences such as pay (weak instrumentality perceptions).

In Expectancy Theory Terms, the Fundamental Drawback of Profit Sharing