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In Vroom's Expectancy theory, what are the three key relationships that the theory focuses on?
In Vroom's Expectancy theory, what are the three key relationships that the theory focuses on?
The three key relationships in Vroom's Expectancy theory are: 1. Expectancy: effort → performance (E→P) 2. Instrumentality: performance → outcome (P→O) 3. Valence: V(R) outcome → reward
According to Vroom's Expectancy theory, what is the Effort-Performance relationship?
According to Vroom's Expectancy theory, what is the Effort-Performance relationship?
The Effort-Performance relationship in Vroom's Expectancy theory refers to the probability perceived by the individual that exerting a given amount of effort will lead to performance.
In Vroom's Expectancy theory, what does the Performance-Reward relationship entail?
In Vroom's Expectancy theory, what does the Performance-Reward relationship entail?
The Performance-Reward relationship in Vroom's Expectancy theory refers to the degree to which the individual believes performing at a particular level will lead to the attainment of rewards.
What is the main factor that motivates employees to exert a high level of effort according to Vroom's Expectancy theory?
What is the main factor that motivates employees to exert a high level of effort according to Vroom's Expectancy theory?
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How does Vroom's Expectancy theory explain the strength of our tendency to act in a certain way?
How does Vroom's Expectancy theory explain the strength of our tendency to act in a certain way?
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Vroom's Expectancy Theory
- The theory argues that the strength of our tendency to act a certain way depends on the strength of our expectation of a given outcome and its attractiveness.
- Employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe it will lead to a good performance appraisal.
- Good performance appraisal is expected to lead to organizational rewards such as bonuses, salary increases, or promotions.
- These rewards will satisfy the employees’ personal goals.
Key Relationships
- Expectancy (E→P): effort → performance, the probability perceived by the individual that exerting a given amount of effort will lead to performance.
- Instrumentality (P→O): performance → outcome, the degree to which the individual believes performing at a particular level will lead to the attainment of the desired outcome.
- Valence (V(R)): outcome → reward, the attractiveness of the reward to the individual.
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Test your understanding of Vroom's Expectancy Theory with this quiz. Evaluate your knowledge of how employee motivation is influenced by expectations of outcomes and their attractiveness.
