With reference to the expectancy theory, when pay is based on factors other than performance, such as seniority, the ________ relationship tends to be weak.
A) effort-satisfaction
B) performance-reward
C) effort-performance
D) personal goal-self actualization
E) performance-achievement

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According to the expectancy theory, employees expect that their performance will be rewarded with certain outcomes, such as pay. When pay is based on seniority rather than performance, the link between performance and rewards weakens, as seniority may not necessarily correlate with performance. Therefore, the performance-reward relationship tends to be weak when pay is based on factors other than performance.

With Reference to the Expectancy Theory, When Pay Is Based