With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship?

A) An employee lacks the skills required to reach the desired performance level.
B) An organization's appraisal system assesses nonperformance factors such as creativity and initiative.
C) An organization rewards its employees based on factors such as seniority and skill level.
D) An employee believes that his manager does not like him and hence expects a poor appraisal.
E) An employee works hard in order to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Beijing.

E
Explanation: E) According to expectancy theory, the rewards-personal goals relationship indicates the degree to which organizational rewards satisfy an individual's personal goals or needs and the attractiveness of those potential rewards for the individual. If an employee puts in extra effort to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Beijing, then it indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship.