With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship?
A) The employee lacks the skill required for the desired performance level.
B) The organization's appraisal system assesses nonperformance factors such as creativity and initiative.
C) The organizational rewards are based on seniority.
D) The employee expects a poor appraisal as he believes that his manager does not like him.
E) The employee wants to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Singapore.

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The expectancy theory suggests that motivation is high when employees believe that high levels of effort lead to high performance and high performance leads to the attainment of desired outcomes. A weak rewards-personal goals relationship, as in option E, occurs when the reward (being transferred to Singapore) does not align with the employee's personal goals (wanting to be relocated to the Paris office), thus potentially reducing the employee's motivation.

With Reference to the Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following