QUESTION OF THE DAY
HOW DO YOU CALCULATE MOTIVATION?
= Belief in a Good Outcome x Guaranteed Reward x Reward size
Because that’s what makes most people tick
In other words, motivation is simply the amount of stimulation in a specific situation based on the belief that the effort invested in work will lead to a performance that will be strongly rewarded.
Looking at the graphic above - how do you assess Motivation?
Can you identify if your teams believe that their efforts will lead to a positive outcome? (Expectancy)
Can you evaluate if your teams believe that their outcome will be rewarded? (Instrumentality)
Can you estimate the perception of the reward’s size? (Valence)
Motivation = Expectancy x Instrumentality x Valence
The formula represents the theory of cognitive evaluation by Victor H. Vroom, or expectancy theory, which brings the following motivational elements together to calculate the motivation value.
Finding if these elements' levels multiplied together brings your team to the right level of motivation is critical for positive engagement. This simple estimate will give you an indication of the direction to discover the root causes of challenges you might be experiencing.
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