Related Theories
Motivation Theory is a theory that attempts to explain how and why individuals are able to achieve their goals.
Expectancy Violations Theory (EVT) is a theory that predicts communication outcomes of non-verbal communication.
Expectancy Theory of Motivation (Porter & Lawler, 1968; Vroom, 1964) is one of the process theories. This theory is a model of behavioral choice, that is, as an explanation of why individuals choose one behavioral option over others. In doing so, it explains the behavioral direction process. It does not attempt to explain what motivates individuals, but rather how they make decisions to achieve the end they value.
Self-Actualization Theory (Maslow, 1954)
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (Maslow, 1954)
Two-factor theory (Herzberg, 1974, 2003)
Theory X and theory Y (Douglas McGregor, 1985)
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