VIE theory Flashcards
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VIE theory/ expectancy theory (Vroom)
What does it stand for
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- Valance: Emotional orientations which people hold with respect to outcomes (rewards)
- Expectancy: employees different expectations and levels of confidence about their capabilities.
- Instrumentality: The perception of employees whether they will actually receive what they desire, even if it was promised
2
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How VIE practicly works
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effort -> expectancy -> first order outcomes -> instrumentality -> Second order outcomes
3
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First order outcomes;
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First order outcomes
- Performance
- Creativity
- Tardiness
- Reliability
- How people perform, is based on their valence & expectancy
4
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Second order outcomes
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Second order outcomes
- Praise from the boss
- Salary increase
- Demotion
- Job security
- acceptance
- The reward for a job well done, or punishment for a bad job. Depends on valance and instrumentality
