Expectancy Theory Predictions and Behaviorally Anchored Scales of Motivation: An Empirical Test of Engineers.

Ivancevich, John M.

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ERIC Number: EJ137698

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1976

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Expectancy Theory Predictions and Behaviorally Anchored Scales of Motivation: An Empirical Test of Engineers

Ivancevich, John M.

Journal of Vocational Behavior, 8, 1, 59-74, Feb 76

A behaviorally specific motivational effort rating scale was developed and tested. The organizational specific scale results were examined and compared to those generated from the Landy and Guion scale. It was found that the organizationally specific and engineer relevant scale is a better predictor of two types of expectancies. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Rating Scales, Comparative Analysis, Engineers, Expectation, Motivation, Predictive Validity, Research Projects

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