With Reference to the Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following

question 10

Multiple Choice

With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship?

• A) An employee lacks the skills required to reach the desired performance level.
• B) An organization's appraisal system assesses nonperformance factors such as creativity and initiative.
• C) An organization rewards its employees based on factors such as seniority and skill level.
• D) An employee works hard in order to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Beijing.
• E) An employee believes that his manager does not like him and hence expects a poor appraisal.

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Definitions:

Economically Efficient

A situation where resources are allocated in a way that maximizes the net benefit to society.

Barriers To Entry

Factors that make it difficult for new firms to enter an industry, such as high initial investment, legal restrictions, or strong brand loyalty among consumers.

Network Effects

The phenomenon whereby increased numbers of people or participants improve the value of a good or service.

Economies Of Scale

The benefit that larger operations have, which allows them to produce goods or services at a lower unit cost as production scales up.