Ever wondered why some team members, or even yourself, go the extra mile while others seem content to just coast by?
This is Part 5 of our 5 part mini-series on Motivational Theories.
Today, we’re answering this question by applying the Expectancy Theory of Motivation and understanding the mental calculations people make between effort, performance, and reward that equals that extra mile, or not.
We’ll cover the history, what the research says and give you 4 tips on how to put Expectancy Theory into practice successfully.
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