HRM 3490 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Expectancy Theory
16 Dec 2017
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Using expectancy theory explain the potential motivational effects of profit sharing on employee behavior? (18 marks) First, students should explain the key aspects of expectancy theory; use examples to explain each concept/ construct (6) Now integrate the two; explain how the motivational aspects of profit sharing can be linked to the theory (9 marks) Valence: discuss the value of the reward, after considering the costs. Instrumentality: discuss the trust aspect; the consistency of the profit shares; Expectancy: discuss the line of sight; controls over the shares. *** make sure you are answering each past of the question with detail*** For 12 point questions: what are the 4 benefits of profit sharing plans. 40 m/c 7-13 per chapter 10% from class discussion. S/a topics all in class ( use slides but text for depth) Question 1 is compulsory and then you can choose which other question you answer, each other question has two parts.
