According to expectancy theory,linking valued rewards to higher job performance mainly increases motivation by:
A)strengthening the E-to-P expectancy.
B)increasing the valence of a $1,000 bonus.
C)weakening the E-to-P expectancy.
D)strengthening both the E-to-P and P-to-O expectancies.
E)strengthening the P-to-O expectancy.

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Expectancy theory suggests that motivation is increased when individuals believe that their performance (P) will lead to desired outcomes (O), thus strengthening the P-to-O expectancy.

According to Expectancy Theory,linking Valued Rewards to Higher Job Performance