Tina is the most productive employee in her department.When her manager retires,Tina doesn't apply for the job,in spite of her excellent record and the pay and prestige associated with the job.She believes that the job will go to someone who has more seniority.Based on expectancy theory,Tina doesn't apply for the job based on ________.
A) the effort-performance issue
B) the rewards-personal goals issue
C) the performance-reward issue
D) her personal goals

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According to expectancy theory, individuals will only be motivated to pursue a particular path of action if they believe that their efforts will lead to performance, and that performance will result in rewards. In this case, Tina's belief that the job will go to someone with more seniority suggests that she does not see a strong link between her performance and the reward of getting the job. This reflects the performance-reward issue in expectancy theory.

Tina Is the Most Productive Employee in Her Department