This refers to a theory of employee management and motivation.
The theory states that an employee will work smarter and/or harder if they believe their additional efforts will lead to valued rewards. It assumes that behaviour is caused by making a conscious choice from a number of alternatives, pleasure being maximised and pain minimised. It recognises that different individuals have different goals.
Vroom’s expectancy theory is a term usually found in performance management and strategic management.
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