Expectancy Theory Predictions of Job Satisfaction, Job Effort, Job Performance, and Retention of Naval Aviation Officers

Abstract

Expectancy theory suggests that an individuals behavior can be predicted from the degree to which the behavior is instrumental for the attainment of outcomes multiplied by the evaluation of these outcomes. This theory was used to predict the effort, satisfaction, performance and retention of two squadrons of Naval Aviation Officers. The results provide strong support for the prediction of satisfaction and retention. Only moderate support was generated for the prediction of effort and performance. Modifications of the theory are suggested in light of the data presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0725498

Entities

People

  • Donald Albright
  • Terence Mitchell

Organizations

  • University of Washington

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Classification
  • Deployment
  • Hypotheses
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Motivation
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Naval Aviation
  • Navy
  • Perception
  • Productivity
  • Psychological Phenomena And Processes
  • Psychology
  • Questionnaires
  • Security
  • Squadrons
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Systems Analysis and Design