Work Performance: A New Approach to Expectancy Theory Predictions

Abstract

Research was conducted to develop and test a model of performance based upon a reconceptualization of Vroom's (1964) expectancy model. The reconceptualized model assumes that an individual chooses from among levels of performance rather than, as proposed by Vroom, from among levels of effort to exert. A questionnaire was administered to each of 56 individuals employed as proof machine operators in one department of a large bank operation. The questionnaire was designed to estimate components of the new model such as the probability that the individual will be able to work at particular performance levels, the value of specific work outcomes, and the probability that performance at each of the performance levels will lead to the various work outcomes. These estimates were used to generate the model's prediction of the individual's observed performance as measured by the proportion of time that the individual actually performed at a given level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA030451

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  • Delbert M. Nebeker
  • Melvyn C. Moy

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  • Human Systems

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