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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According to expectancy theory, an individual's motivation to perform a particular behavior is based on the belief that their performance will lead to a certain outcome or reward. In this case, the employee may believe that their level of performance will not be enough to guarantee that they will be selected for the job, even if they are well-suited for it. Therefore, the employee does not see a clear relationship between their performance and the reward (i.e., the new job). This is the performance-reward issue. The seniority issue may also play a role, but it is secondary to the expectancy issue.

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