Expectancy Theory.

[FFactory0x]

The book says its the process of motivation that explains how motivation occurs. Payt is often thought as a motivational characteristic of a job. Can anyone in there own words define this for me and explian it

 

[EugeneChien]

AP?

I think it's when you do a certain task because of the rewards that you expect, hence the theory.

 

[brigden]

One works hard in the hopes of getting promoted.

 

[FFactory0x]

Organizational behavior

 

[Wallydraigle]

Hard work sometimes pays off in the future, but being lazy always pays off now.

 

[cerebusPu]

this link was pretty good. google if you need more help.

http://www.quickmba.com/mgmt/expectancy-theory/

 

[SSP]

As soon as I passed that course I dumped any and all knowledge of OB. Sorry.

 

[FFactory0x]

Yes i understand that one works hard with the hopes of getting a reward or promotion in the end. Can someone explain this theory more in detail.

 

[cerebusPu]

Originally posted by: FFactory0x
Yes i understand that one works hard with the hopes of getting a reward or promotion in the end. Can someone explain this theory more in detail.

i told ya to check out the link i posted.

Im quoting it and some other google sources in this post.

Expectancy theory is associated with the work of Vroom and Lawler/Porter.
when deciding among behavioral options, individuals select the option with the greatest motivation force. (MF)

where MF is equal to Expectncy x Instrumentaility x Valence

expectancy - If I tried could I do it?
instrumentality - if I did it will I attain the required outcome?
valence (a subjective value) - do I really value the available outcomes?