Mark Is an Excellent Technical Writer

question 88

Multiple Choice

Mark is an excellent technical writer. He has never missed a deadline and all his projects are of superior quality. He now wants to telecommute two days a week, so that he can spend more time with his family. He feels that he has proven his reliability. However, his boss is unable to comply with his request and gives him a substantial raise instead. According to the expectancy theory, Mark's disappointment demonstrates a breakdown in the ________ relationship.

• A) rewards-personal goals
• B) performance-reward
• C) effort-performance
• D) effort-satisfaction
• E) performance-achievement

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Definitions:

High-Risk Ventures

Business projects or investment opportunities characterized by a high probability of failure but potentially yielding high rewards.

Bonds

Long-term debt securities issued by governments or corporations to finance their operations, offering periodic interest payments to investors.

Interest

The charge for borrowed money, usually expressed as a percentage of the amount borrowed annually.

Economic Loss

Occurs when the cost of producing a good or service exceeds the revenue gained from selling it.