Expectancy theory as a within-person behavioral choice model: An empirical test of some conceptual and methodological refinements

Parker, Donald F.; Dyer, Lee

doi:10.1016/0030-5073(76)90055-6

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“…Other authors (Wahba and House, 1974) have suggested that intrinsic outcomes may have more power to motivate than extrinsic outcomes, primarily because the instrumentality perceptions associated with outcomes that are self-administered should approach certainty. Parker and Dyer (1976) noted that the roles of intrinsic and extrinsic outcomes in expectancy theory research are very complex and agreement about their roles remains very much unsettled. Among the three constructs of expectancy theory, instrumentality and valence were related with outcomes.…”

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confidence: 96%

An expectancy theory model for hotel employee motivation

Chiang

Jang

2008

International Journal of Hospitality Management

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An expectancy theory model for hotel employee motivation

Chiang

Jang

2008

International Journal of Hospitality Management

179

139

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“…Mitchell (1974) commented that measures of instrumentality and valence should include both positive and negative values. Parker and Dyer (1976) stated that excluding negative valent outcomes from the expectancy theory model actually increased its validity. Previous research has mostly identified positive values of motivation factors, and the researchers also attempted to shorten the measurement items in the surveys, so negative variables were not included in this study.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…The expectancy theory is a very commonly used theory. However, adding one or two variables should provide better understanding of the process of being motivated (Parker & Dyer, 1976). Communication has been recognized for its contribution to good relationships between management and employees.…”

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An Expectancy Theory Model for Hotel Employee Motivation: Examining the Moderating Role of Communication Satisfaction

Chiang

Jang

Canter

et al. 2008

International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administrati

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The study investigated the role of communication satisfaction as a moderator strengthening the effect of three components of the expectancy theory (expectancy, instrumentality, valence) on work motivation in a hotel setting. High and low communication satisfaction groups respond differently to expectancy, instrumentality, valence, and work motivation. Employees who are highly satisfied with communication respond more positively toward motivation components, and they are more likely to perform well in their job when they are motivated. However, a series of confirmatory factor analyses of metric invariance indicated that there is no significant difference in the moderating effect between high and low

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“…It was found that the instrumentality of the current work context was correlated significantly ( r = .47, p < .01) with reenlistment intention. Nevertheless, particularly in this case where instrumentality perceptions are limited to the work context, expectancy theory alone lacks comprehensiveness for explaining career decisions (Jacobson & Eran, 1980;Parker & Dyer, 1976).…”

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Intention to Change Careers: Determinants and Process

Rhodes

Doering

1993

The Career Development Quart

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Based on reasearch involving a sample of 180 school teachers, the determinants and process associated with the intention to change careers was examined using path analysis on data from public school teachers. Overall, the empirical analysis provided support for the model and its causal ordering. However, lack-of-fit components suggested that a more complex model with additional paths might be more appropriate. Implications of the findmgs for research are discussed.The intention to change careers has received very little research attention. In fact, our search of the literature found only two studies that specifically examined it, and neither one did so in a comprehensive manner (Parker, 1982;Schneider, 1976). Thus, at this time, we have limited theoretical understanding of the factors affecting the intention to change careers. Therefore, this study examined the determinants and process of the intention to change careers. Addressing the need for comprehensive studies, we considered organizational, environmental, and personal factors associated with the career change decision.Studying the intention to change careers is also important for pragmatic reasons. Using Fishbein and Ajzen's (1975) theory of reasoned action, we would expect intentions to change careers to be the imSusan R. Rhodes and Mildred M , Doering are associate professors in the

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Expectancy theory as a within-person behavioral choice model: An empirical test of some conceptual and methodological refinements

Cited by 54 publications

References 18 publications

An expectancy theory model for hotel employee motivation

An expectancy theory model for hotel employee motivation

An Expectancy Theory Model for Hotel Employee Motivation: Examining the Moderating Role of Communication Satisfaction

Intention to Change Careers: Determinants and Process

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