An Employee, Rightly or Wrongly, Perceives That the Boss Doesn't

question 83

Multiple Choice

An employee, rightly or wrongly, perceives that the boss doesn't like him. As a result, he expects to get a poor appraisal, regardless of the level of effort he puts in. Under such circumstances, according to the expectancy theory, the employee is likely to see the ________ relationship as weak and demotivating.

• A) rewards-personal goals
• B) effort-performance
• C) performance-reward
• D) personal goal-self-actualization
• E) performance-achievement

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Definitions:

Psychological Study

The scientific research or investigation into human mind and behavior, exploring various aspects such as cognition, emotion, and social interactions.

Reactance

A motivational reaction to restrictions on personal freedom, manifesting in an urge to regain that freedom.

Accomplice Behavior

The actions taken by an individual who helps another to commit a crime or wrongful act.

Experimental Realism

The extent to which the conditions of an experiment mimic the real-world scenarios they aim to replicate or study, affecting the validity of the outcomes.