The Vroom Expectancy Theory of Motivation
The Vroom Expectancy Theory of Motivation
The Vroom Expectancy Theory is “based on the premise that felt needs cause human behavior” and that motivation strength depends on an individual's degree of desire to perform a behavior (Certo & Certo, 2008). As an individual recognizes a need, they will more than likely employ an action to satisfy that need. The motivational strength will also fluctuate correspondingly with their desire. If the desire increases, so will the motivation. The opposite is true as well. In equation form, motivation strength equals the perceived result value of performing behavior multiplied by the perceived probability that the result will actually materialize (Certo & Certo, 2008). For example, consider anovice stockbroker in training who was has been given a one-month probationary period to earn a position and make $500 commission from any successful trades. Assuming they really want the job, the motivation strength, or desire would be calculated as their perception of the value of that position with the bonus in relation to their perception of the probability that they can successfully trade during the trial. As the stockbroker’s perceived value of the two rewards and perceived probability that they would be able to achieve increases, their motivation strength to obtain those rewards will also increase. To put it briefly, the key to the Vroom expectancy Expectancy tTheory is whether the individual perceives a positive relationship between effort, performance, and reward.
The advantages and limitations of the Vroom Expectancy Theory can be expressed as follows (Expectancy Theory of Motivation):
Advantages of the Expectancy Theory
• It is based on self-interest individuals who want to achieve maximum satisfaction and who want to minimize dissatisfaction.
• This theory stresses upon the expectations and perception; what is real and actual is immaterial.
• It emphasizes on rewards or pay-offs.
• It focuses on psychological
The Vroom Expectancy Theory is “based on the premise that felt needs cause human behavior” and that motivation strength depends on an individual's degree of desire to perform a behavior (Certo & Certo, 2008). As an individual recognizes a need, they will more than likely employ an action to satisfy that need. The motivational strength will also fluctuate correspondingly with their desire. If the desire increases, so will the motivation. The opposite is true as well. In equation form, motivation strength equals the perceived result value of performing behavior multiplied by the perceived probability that the result will actually materialize (Certo & Certo, 2008). For example, consider anovice stockbroker in training who was has been given a one-month probationary period to earn a position and make $500 commission from any successful trades. Assuming they really want the job, the motivation strength, or desire would be calculated as their perception of the value of that position with the bonus in relation to their perception of the probability that they can successfully trade during the trial. As the stockbroker’s perceived value of the two rewards and perceived probability that they would be able to achieve increases, their motivation strength to obtain those rewards will also increase. To put it briefly, the key to the Vroom expectancy Expectancy tTheory is whether the individual perceives a positive relationship between effort, performance, and reward.
The advantages and limitations of the Vroom Expectancy Theory can be expressed as follows (Expectancy Theory of Motivation):
Advantages of the Expectancy Theory
• It is based on self-interest individuals who want to achieve maximum satisfaction and who want to minimize dissatisfaction.
• This theory stresses upon the expectations and perception; what is real and actual is immaterial.
• It emphasizes on rewards or pay-offs.
• It focuses on psychological