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 works hard in order to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Beijing.
E) An employee believes that his manager does not like him and hence expects a poor appraisal.

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This example indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship as the employee's personal goal was to be relocated to the Paris office but the reward was being transferred to a different location, indicating a disconnect between the reward and the employee's goal.

With Reference to the Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following