According to expectancy theory, motivation to perform depends on
A) whether the outcome of the behavior is desirable.
B) whether the individual has the ability or energy to perform the behavior.
C) whether performance will lead to the expected outcome.
D) All of the above

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Expectancy theory proposes that an individual's motivation to engage in a behavior is determined by three factors - expectancy, instrumentality, and valence. Expectancy refers to whether the individual believes that their effort will result in successful performance. Instrumentality refers to whether the individual believes that successful performance will lead to desired outcomes, and valence refers to the desirability of those outcomes. Therefore, motivation to perform depends on all three factors - whether the individual believes they have the ability to perform the behavior (expectancy), whether they believe that successful performance will lead to desired outcomes (instrumentality), and whether the outcomes are desirable (valence).

According to Expectancy Theory, Motivation to Perform Depends on