A synthesis of evidence about expectancy theory indicates that the three components of the theory are positively related to job performance.

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Research studies have consistently found positive relationships between each of the three components of expectancy theory (expectancy, instrumentality, and valence) and job performance. Expectancy theory proposes that individuals will exert greater effort and perform better if they believe that their efforts will lead to better performance (expectancy), better performance will lead to rewards or outcomes they desire (instrumentality), and those rewards or outcomes are desirable to them (valence).

A Synthesis of Evidence About Expectancy Theory Indicates That the Three