Expectancy Theory of Motivation

Expectancy Theory of Motivation posits that people are motivated to act based on their expectations of the outcomes. It suggests that individuals consider three factors: Expectancy (belief that effort will lead to success), Instrumentality (belief that success will lead to a reward), and Valence (value of that reward). Essentially, if a person believes their effort will result in successful outcomes that are valuable to them, they are likely to be motivated to pursue that task. This theory helps explain why people choose certain actions over others based on their perceived chances of success and the rewards they expect to gain.