Question

Which of the following is Vroom's theory of motivation?

• A. Valence $\times$ Expectancy $\times$ Instrumentality
• B. Valence $\times$ Expectancy
• C. Valence $\times$ Instumentality
• D. Expectancy $\times$ Instrumentality

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Valence $\times$ Expectancy $\times$ Instrumentality

• Vroom's motivation can also be expressed in the form of an equation, Motivation = valence×expectancy×instrumentality.
  
• Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is based on the concept of valence which means the value or strength one places on a particular outcome, expectancy which relates efforts to performance, instrumentality which means the belief that performance is related to rewards.