Ernest Has Been Working in the Same Job for Just

Ernest has been working in the same job for just over six years. Lately he has come to understand that he will not be able to become a senior executive in his firm because he lacks the educational requirements to do so. What is Ernest most likely do in this situation?

A) He will stay in the same position, recognizing that he is lucky to have the job that he has.
B) He will modify his career goals.
C) He will petition his superiors to change their requirements to give him a senior position.
D) He will reduce his work productivity to "balance" his perception that he is being unfairly denied advancement.