Sue works very hard and is the most productive worker on her dayshift. When a position opens on the evening shift, Sue is encouraged to apply but does not; she has children and wants to be home in the evening. Based on expectancy theory, which explains why Sue doesn't apply for the job?
A) the effort-performance issue
B) the rewards-personal goals issue
C) the performance-rewards issue
D) her personal goals
E) her family demands

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B) Sue does not feel that the rewards obtained from the new position will outweigh the value she places on being with her family in the evening.

Sue Works Very Hard and Is the Most Productive Worker