Behavioral Influences - Expectation Theory of Motivation
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Abstract
This paper explores a contemporary and widely accepted motivational theory known as Expectancy theory of motivation introduced by Victor Vroom in 1964. It will first explain the three key components and relationships of the expectancy theory of motivation. These components include Expectancy, Instrumentality and Valence. In addition, it will explain how to enhance the motivation of employees in a fictional but real-life modeled scenario using the Expectancy theory of motivation. After studying this paper, the reader should be able to explain the main components of the Expectancy
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None of Supervisor A’s employees are doing well with the new process, which was implemented by the company in an effort to help employees meet it’s high production standards and goals. In evaluating motivational force using Vroom’s Expectancy theory of motivation, the employee’s can be divided up based upon their perceptions and shown to have advanced to a certain component of Expectancy theory. After identifying where the employees lie in relation to the three components and relationships of Expectancy theory, we will be able to recommend the correct application of the theory to enhance employee motivation.
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