According to expectancy theory,providing counselling and coaching to an employee who lacks self-confidence is most likely to increase the employee's:
A)V-to-O expectancy.
B)E-to-P expectancy.
C)P-to-E expectancy.
D)O-to-P expectancy.
E)P-to-O expectancy.

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Expectancy theory suggests that motivation depends on three factors: expectancy, instrumentality, and valence. When an employee lacks self-confidence, counselling and coaching can improve their ability to perform the task (increasing their E-to-P expectancy). This means they will be more likely to believe they can successfully complete the task, leading to increased motivation and effort towards achieving it.

According to Expectancy Theory,providing Counselling and Coaching to an Employee