In the last byte, we looked at some of the extensions of equity theory. In today's byte we begin the discussion on Expectancy Model of Motivation.
While the equity theory focused on the social exchange process; the expectancy theory as the name suggests is based on the perception of individuals and how it acts as a motivation in the work environment.
The theory of Expectancy was proposed by Vroom and the basic outline includes the understanding that individuals desire certain outcomes of behavior and performance (similar to rewards and consequences of behavior) and that they believe that there is a relationship between the effort they put in and the performance they achieve and the outcomes they receive.
To understand this further it would be useful to understand the 3 important terms that are used in this theory:
While the equity theory focused on the social exchange process; the expectancy theory as the name suggests is based on the perception of individuals and how it acts as a motivation in the work environment.
The theory of Expectancy was proposed by Vroom and the basic outline includes the understanding that individuals desire certain outcomes of behavior and performance (similar to rewards and consequences of behavior) and that they believe that there is a relationship between the effort they put in and the performance they achieve and the outcomes they receive.
To understand this further it would be useful to understand the 3 important terms that are used in this theory:
- Valance: It is the value or importance that an individual places on a particular reward
- Expectancy: It is the belief that effort leads to performance
- Instrumentality: It is the belief that performance is related to rewards.
We shall continue the discussion in the next byte.
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