According to Expectancy Theory, which of the following actions would NOT alter outcome valences?
A)Show employees how their skills can accomplish the task.
B)Give employees a choice of rewards.
C)Minimize the presence of countervalent outcomes.
D)Distribute rewards that employees want.
E)Adapt the type of rewards offered to each employee's dominant needs.

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Expectancy Theory proposes that outcome valences are influenced by three factors - expectancy (belief that increased effort will lead to improved performance), instrumentality (belief that improved performance will lead to desired outcomes), and valence (value placed on the outcomes). Expectancy and instrumentality can be influenced by showing employees how their skills can accomplish the task, giving employees a choice of rewards, minimizing the presence of countervalent outcomes, and adapting the type of rewards offered to each employee's dominant needs. However, these actions do not directly alter outcome valences, which are determined by the individual's personal preferences and values.

According to Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following Actions Would