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Extrinsic Vs Intrinsic Motivation at Work

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More than 50 years ago, the psychologist Victor Vroom developed what he called expectancy theory to explain how extrinsic motivation works and to diagnose whether or not your plan is working properly. Their Job Characteristics Model started with three core characteristics: Skill Variety. No additional skill variety.

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Path-goal Theory

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Path-goal theory is half leadership, half motivational theory. Despite building upon a motivational theory, path-goal theory does not fully explain how leadership styles affect follower motivation, which is one of many reasons why it lacks a strong research supporting its claims. Intro to Leadership Theory.

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Extrinsic Vs Intrinsic Motivation at Work

LDRLB

More than 50 years ago, the psychologist Victor Vroom developed what he called expectancy theory to explain how extrinsic motivation works and to diagnose whether or not your plan is working properly. Their Job Characteristics Model started with three core characteristics: Skill Variety. No additional skill variety.