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Implications of a Measurement Problem for Expectancy Theory Research.
- Source :
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Organizational Behavior & Human Performance . Oct73, Vol. 10 Issue 2, p243-251. 9p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 1973
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Abstract
- Expectancy theories of work motivation specify a multiplicative relationship between valence of job outcomes (V) and expectancy (E) that effort will lead to these outcomes. But both E and V are typically measured using scales lacking a rational zero point and thus at best interval in nature. Multiplication of such scales is theoretically not a meaningful operation. This paper demonstrates that transformations of E and V scales which change only the location of the nonmeaningful zero point can greatly alter obtained correlations between E × V and measures work motivation or effort. Two potential solutions to this problem are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00305073
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Organizational Behavior & Human Performance
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7604346
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-5073(73)90016-0