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expectancy theory  

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  • Expectancy theory provides an understanding of the motivation to engage in work-related tasks or to make decisions about one's own behavior concerning choices in organizational environments. According to this theory, personal motivation is influenced by the expectation that a certain level of effort will lead to a specific level of performance and the outcomes associated with it. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Expectancy Theory]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-S4F2QMXP-7

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