Elena is busy training and preparing for an upcoming national gymnastics competition. She is instructed by her senior head coach, Mr. Vance, to stay behind after hours to sweep the gym floors and reorganize the heavy vaulting equipment.
Using agency theory, explain why Elena might have obeyed Mr. Vance's instructions even though she was extremely busy with her own preparation.
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