Multiple Choice
Vinnie wants a corner office with a window and if Vinnie is promoted he will get such an office. Vinnie knows that if he works hard he will do his job well and should be eligible for a promotion. However, in Vinnie's organization, promotions are awarded based on favoritism and not work performance. Which of the following expectancy theory analyses of this situation is correct?
A) Effort-performance expectancy is high, performance-outcome expectancy is high, and valence is low.
B) Effort-performance expectancy is low, performance-outcome expectancy is high, and valence is high.
C) Effort-performance expectancy is low, performance-outcome expectancy is low, and valence is high.
D) Effort-performance expectancy is high, performance-outcome expectancy is low, and valence is high.
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