If a manager incorrectly assumes that all employees want the same thing, then according to the expectancy theory, it is most likely to result in a weak ________ relationship.
A) rewards-personal goals
B) performance-reward
C) effort-performance
D) effort-satisfaction
E) performance-achievement

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Expectancy theory suggests that motivation is influenced by the alignment of rewards with personal goals. If a manager assumes all employees want the same rewards, it may weaken the rewards-personal goals relationship, as not all employees will value the same rewards.

If a Manager Incorrectly Assumes That All Employees Want the Same