Human Ressource Management

06 Motivation - Classic Theories


Question

Explain expectancy-value-theory


Answer

Motivation depends on 2 main factors:

  • Expectancy: The expectation of beeing able to complete the task
  • Value: One has to value the outcome

3 relationships:

  1. If I put in efford, I perform well
  2. If I perform well, the organization will reward me
  3. Those rewards are meaningful to me (Not given, organization might give rewards that are actually more duties like a promotion)

Employees have to perceive the three motivations as positive

Managers have to ensure the relationships exist




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