The question, "If I work hard, will I get the job done?" illustrates the ____ aspect of expectancy theory.

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Expectancy theory proposes that people will be motivated to achieve a desired outcome if they believe that:
a) their effort will lead to high performance (expectancy)
b) their performance will lead to successful outcomes (performance-to-outcome expectancy)
c) those outcomes will be personally meaningful (valence)

In this question, the focus is on the first aspect of the theory, expectancy. The individual is questioning whether their effort (working hard) will lead to high performance (getting the job done). Therefore, the best choice is D, expectancy.

The Question, "If I Work Hard, Will I Get the Job