Chapter 13: Takeaway 13.2: How Do Though Processes and Decisions Affect Motivation to Work? Flashcards
Who is best known for the equity theory?
J. Stacy Adams
What is the equity theory?
Based on the logic of social comparisons, it pictures us continually checking our rewards for work accomplished against those of others.
Define perceived negative inequity
perceived negative inequity is discomfort felt over being harmed by unfair treatment
Define perceived positive inequity
perceived positive inequity is discomfort felt over benefitting from unfair treatment
Who is best known for the expectancy theory?
Victor Vroom
Define expectancy
expectancy is a person’s belief that working hard will result in high task performance
Define instrumentality
instrumentality is a person’s belief that various outcomes will occur as a result of task performance
Define valence
valence is the value a person assigns to work-related outcomes
Define self-efficacy
self-efficacy is a person’s belief that they are capable of performing a task
What is the expectancy theory?
The expectancy theory is Motivation = Expectancy x Instrumentality x Valence
What is the goal-setting theory?
o Goal-setting theory shows that well-chosen and well-set goals can be motivating
Who is best known for the goal-setting theory?
Edwin Locke
What theory is J. Stacy Adams best known for?
equity theory
What is based on the logic of social comparisons, it pictures us continually checking our rewards for work accomplished against those of others?
equity theory
What is discomfort felt over being harmed by unfair treatment?
perceived negative inequity
