With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship? The organizational rewards are based on seniority. The organization's appraisal system assesses nonperformance factors such as creativity and initiative. The employee expects a poor appraisal as he believes that his manager does not like him. The employee wants to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Singapore. The employee lacks the skill required for the desired performance level.

The employee wants to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Singapore.

Explanation:

The correct answer to the question is The employee wants to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Singapore. According to the expectancy theory the individuals will act in a certain way because they are motivated and their actions will depend on the outcome of the decision. The action they take is completely dependent on what they assume the outcome of that decision to be. A weak reward personal goals relationship is that the employee wants to be relocated in Paris but instead is relocated to Singapore.