AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATIONAL THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vroom’s Expectancy Theory says people are motivated when:
A
they only pay attention to their observable behavior
B
they have faith in their ability to achieve it
C
when they are challenged by a belief that they may NOT achieve it
D
they believe OTHERS think they can achieve it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Expectancy theory predicts that employees in an organization will be motivated when they believe that: Putting in more effort will yield better job performance. Better job performance will lead to organizational rewards, such as an increase in salary or benefits.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, the employee must believe the task is achievable, in order for them to put the effort into it. If the task is doable, the employee will be keen to perform well in anticipation of the bonus (Expectancy).

Detailed explanation-3: -Expectancy theory suggests that individuals are motivated to perform if they know that their extra performance is recognized and rewarded (Vroom, 1964). Consequently, companies using performance-based pay can expect improvements. Performance-based pay can link rewards to the amount of products employees produced.

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