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

question 21

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 equity theory issue
• C) The performance-reward issue
• D) Personal goals
• E) Family demands

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