Boundary Conditions and Operationalizations of Expectancy Theory Variables

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Abstract:

Expectancy Theory measures were applied in a classroom setting for predicting test performance in order to compare amplitude and highest probability measures of expectancies and instrumentalities. In addition, an individual difference boundary condition reflecting the degree to which subjects realistically estimated their effort-performance expectancies was investigated. The results showed some support for the expanded expectancy model. In addition, the model was most predictive for subjects who underestimated their effort- performance expectancies. This report is third in a 1975-1976 series entitled Sources and Effects of Accurate Work Perceptions.

Author(s):
Ilgen, Daniel R. ; Peters, Lawrence H.
Author Organization(s):
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION LAFAYETTE IN
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept. 1975-1976
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ARI-RN-84-41
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC19-74-G-0002
Project Number(s):
2Q161102B74F
Monitor Series:
RN-84-41, ARI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MODEL THEORY, *MOTIVATION, *PERFORMANCE(HUMAN), *VARIABLES, *WORK, ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY), BOUNDARIES, CAREERS, JOBS, MATHEMATICAL MODELS, PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY), PERFORMANCE TESTS, RESEARCH MANAGEMENT, STUDENTS, TABLES(DATA)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology, Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Numerical Mathematics
Keyword(s):
PE61102A
Report Date:
1984 Feb 01