The Most Productive Employee in the Department Doesn't Apply for a Job

question 86

Multiple Choice

The most productive employee in the department doesn't apply for a job opening they are well suited for, in spite of an excellent record and the pay and prestige associated with the new job. The employee believes that the job will go to someone who has more seniority. Based on expectancy theory, which would explain why the employee doesn't apply for the job?

• A) The effort-performance issue
• B) The rewards-personal goals issue
• C) The performance-reward issue
• D) Personal goals
• E) Family demands

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Definitions:

Emotional Tension

The psychological stress and discomfort resulting from conflicts, challenges, or unresolved emotional issues.

Frustration-Aggression

A psychological theory proposing that frustration often leads to aggressive behavior, as aggression is seen as a way to release or address the frustration.

Pent-up Anger

Accumulated feelings of anger that have not been expressed and may result in emotional or physical tension.

Multiple Strategies

The use of various methods or approaches to achieve a goal, often employed in problem-solving and learning contexts.