Braeden is looking for a new job.He used to be the company's top sales representative and was eagerly expecting to be promoted.However,one of the regional manager's friends was promoted to district manager instead.According to expectancy theory,Braeden's lack of motivation and satisfaction with his current job results from the ________ relationship.

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Expectancy theory suggests that individuals' motivation and satisfaction are based on their belief that their effort will lead to good performance, which will then result in rewards or desired outcomes. In this case, Braeden's perception is that his high performance should have resulted in a promotion or reward, but this did not happen, leading to a disruption in the performance-reward relationship and a loss of motivation.

Braeden Is Looking for a New Job