Vroom's Expectancy Theory

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This paper provides a brief description of Victor Vroom's expectancy theory which states that people are motivated if they can see a link between their effort (of completing a task) and the expected performance, as well as a link between the expected performance and the desired outcome or reward. In particular, the author applies the theory to his personal experiences while serving in the navy.

Outline:
Introduction
Description of Theory
Description of Experience
Analysis Using Expectancy Theory
Evaluation and Alternatives
Conclusion

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"Vroom's expectancy theory can be considered invaluable in terms of serving as a basis for further analysis and helping to "understand the complexity of motivation." (Callahan et al. 1986, p.96) Moreover, it aids managers to reflect on the different outcomes of behaviour, it clarifies the relationship between organizational and individual goals and even suggests some managerial action, such as the design of training schemes and job design. David J. Cherrington suggests that "motivation problems are solved by altering the components of expectancy theory: expectancy, instrumentality, and valence." (1994) "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Chell E. 1993, The Psychology Of Behaviour In Organizations, The Macmillan Press, London.
• Cherrington DJ. 1994, Organizational Behaviour 2nd edn, Allyn and Bacon, London.
• Dictionary, 2006, Dictonary.com, Retrieved December 6, 2006 from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/valence.
• Callahan RE, Fleenor CP & Knudson HR, 1986, Understanding Organizational Behaviour, Charles E. Merrill, Ohio.
• Luthans F. 1998, Organizational Behaviour 8th edn, McGraw-Hill, Singapore.

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