With Reference to the Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following

question 1

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 believes that his manager does not like him and hence expects a poor appraisal.
• E) An employee works hard in order to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Beijing.

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Definitions:

Accurate Judgment

The ability to make predictions or assessments that are close to the actual facts or outcomes, often discussed in the context of social and personality psychology.

Tantrum

An emotional outburst, usually associated with children, that is typically characterized by stubbornness, crying, screaming, defiance, or anger.

Personality Judgment

The process by which individuals form impressions or evaluations of others' personalities based on observable traits or behaviors.

Cross-Situationally Consistent

Describes traits or behaviors that remain stable across different environments and contexts, indicating a core aspect of a person's personality.