CLEP Principles of Management Exam Prep

Answer: A - Expectancy would be influenced the most since Sebastian is new to the job and probably lacks the confidence in his ability to perform the job well.

Key Takeaway: The first component in expectancy theory is expectancy. Expectancy is the belief that if you attempt the task, you will succeed at it. Often, if an employee does not believe that they will succeed in a task, they are hesitant to even attempt it in the first place for fear of failing at the task. This mentality is termed expectancy and often has a direct correlation to confidence levels within the employee.