Valence Sample Clauses

Valence. Valence is a measure of the degree of which an individual values a particular reward. The higher the valence is the more motivated the individual will be. The outcome of a particular behavior has a specific valence, that is, a specific motivating power or value for each specific individual (Sloof & Praag, 2005). For example, the possibility of transfer to a higher-paying position in another local authority may have a high valence for individuals who value money or who enjoy the stimulation of a new environment, it may have a low valence for individuals who have strong ties to their neighbourhood, friends or workgroups. Xxxxxxx is determined by the individual and is not an objective quality of the outcome itself for a given situation. Effort- Performance expectancy Effort- performance expectancy concerns the individual’s perception that effort is positively correlated with performance (Xxxxx & Praag, 2005). People’s expectation of how difficult it will be to perform successfully will also affect their decision on whether or not to proceed. Given a choice, then in designing a performance contract an employee in the local authority will tend to negotiate target level of performance that seems to have the best chance of achieving a valued outcome. The individuals ask, in effect, can I do it? The answers to these questions for the individual will depend to some extent on the types of outcomes expected. Intrinsic outcomes are experienced directly by the individual as a result of successful task performance. They include feelings of accomplishment, increased self esteem and the development of new skills. Extrinsic outcomes, such as bonuses, praise or promotion are provided by an outside agent such as the supervisor or work group. The higher the effort-performance expectancy is the more motivated the individual will be to exert effort (Xxxxx & Praag, 2005). The theory presents managers with a number of clear implications. For example, they should determine the performance they desire, that is, the level or behavior (attitude and work styles) they want so that they can tell employees what they must do to be rewarded. They must make the performance level attainable. If employees feel that the goal they are asked to pursue is too difficult or impossible their motivation will be low. This will affect performance in local authorities. In performance contracting the targets set should be realistic and agreeable to both the contractee and the contractor. The key to expec...
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