Mark Is an Excellent Technical Writer

question 18

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

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Definitions:

General Cash Offer

An issue of securities offered for sale to the general public on a cash basis.

Equity Securities

are financial instruments representative of ownership interests in entities, such as common stocks, that provide a claim on a corporation's assets and earnings.

Investors

Individuals or institutions that allocate capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns.

Indirect Expenses

Costs that are not directly traceable to a specific product or operation, such as utilities or administrative salaries.