The VP at your company says that if productivity goals are met this year, you will be promoted to operations director. You have never cared about titles as a reward and don't really want the extra responsibility that comes with the new position. According to which theory will you NOT be motivated by your VP's offer?

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Expectancy theory suggests that individuals are motivated to engage in behaviors if they believe that their efforts will lead to a desired outcome. If you do not value the outcome (promotion to operations director), the expectancy theory indicates you will not be motivated by the VP's offer.

The VP at Your Company Says That If Productivity Goals