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:

Lactic Acid

A natural organic acid present in milk and produced in the muscles during intense activity.

Blood Ph

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, typically maintaining around 7.35 to 7.45, making it slightly basic.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that form when a hydrogen atom loses its electron, crucial in acid-base chemistry.

Muscle Cramps

Involuntary and sudden contractions of a muscle or muscles, often causing pain and discomfort.