Nursing Theory
Chapter 15 –part B p. 333 (Cameron)
Motivation theories include Achievement-motivation theory
Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Motivation theories are derived predominantly from the work of: Abraham Maslow (a psychologist)
Achievement-motivation theory
developed by:
Focus:
Atkinson, McClelland, and Veroff
Aspects of personality characteristics and proposes 3 forms of motivation/needs in work situations (achievement, power, affiliation)
Individuals are not as concerned with the rewards of achievement as they are with the actual achievement are: Achievement
(high need achievement)
Expectancy theory
Major concept
In 1964 –Vroom decided to add the concept of expectancy, instrumentality & valence to motivation
Expectancy is defined as
Instrumentality describes
Valance is
In Short, the Expectancy Theory states that Developed by Victor Vroom in 1960s
The effect of ability and motivation on performance
Performance = ability X motivation
Performance = expectancy x instrumentality x valence
The association between the action and the outcome of the action (action will lead to achieve goal)
The type of outcome derived b/c of an action (achievement of a goal will lead to reward)
The value placed on the desirability of the outcome by the employee
An individual will act (performance) in a certain manner b/c there is an expectation (motivation) that the act will result in an outcome.
Equity theory
Developed by:
This theory attempts to describe:
Stacy Adams-a research psychologist
The relationship in which an individual give something (input) and in exchange receives something (outcome)
Ex: an individual expects that if he/she works hard at a job (input), he/she will receive compensation or recognition (outcome) based on what he/she put in
Concepts of power, empowerment, and change
Power is The larger concept from which authority is derived
Power is defined as Influence wielded (used) by an
Motivation theories include Achievement-motivation theory
Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Motivation theories are derived predominantly from the work of: Abraham Maslow (a psychologist)
Achievement-motivation theory
developed by:
Focus:
Atkinson, McClelland, and Veroff
Aspects of personality characteristics and proposes 3 forms of motivation/needs in work situations (achievement, power, affiliation)
Individuals are not as concerned with the rewards of achievement as they are with the actual achievement are: Achievement
(high need achievement)
Expectancy theory
Major concept
In 1964 –Vroom decided to add the concept of expectancy, instrumentality & valence to motivation
Expectancy is defined as
Instrumentality describes
Valance is
In Short, the Expectancy Theory states that Developed by Victor Vroom in 1960s
The effect of ability and motivation on performance
Performance = ability X motivation
Performance = expectancy x instrumentality x valence
The association between the action and the outcome of the action (action will lead to achieve goal)
The type of outcome derived b/c of an action (achievement of a goal will lead to reward)
The value placed on the desirability of the outcome by the employee
An individual will act (performance) in a certain manner b/c there is an expectation (motivation) that the act will result in an outcome.
Equity theory
Developed by:
This theory attempts to describe:
Stacy Adams-a research psychologist
The relationship in which an individual give something (input) and in exchange receives something (outcome)
Ex: an individual expects that if he/she works hard at a job (input), he/she will receive compensation or recognition (outcome) based on what he/she put in
Concepts of power, empowerment, and change
Power is The larger concept from which authority is derived
Power is defined as Influence wielded (used) by an