Motivation Theories

Question 1

Valence Instrumental Expectancy (VIE)

Answer 1

Vroom, 1964

Individuals will expend effort on activities that lead to desirable rewards

Question 2

Social exchange theory

Answer 2

Blau, 1964
Employees who feel that their organizations are supportive of them are likely to reciprocate with more positive attitudes toward the organization

Question 3

Self-verification theory

Answer 3

Swann, 1985

People are motivated to have others view and understand them in ways consistent with how they view themselves.

Question 4

Self-regulatory focus theory

Answer 4

Higgins 1997
A person’s focus at any given time is to either approach pleasure or avoid pain. These are two basic motivations that each and every one of us has, and they cause us to have different kinds of goals.

Question 5

Self Determination Theory (SDT)

Answer 5

Deci & Ryan, 2000
Satisfaction of three basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are essential for individuals to achieve psychological growth, internalization, and well-being