Question

26. “Instrumentality” is a result of asking oneself:

a. Am I trained to do the job?

b. Will my effort lead to high performance?

c. Will performance lead to outcomes?

d. Do I have the right instruments to do the job?

e. Do I find outcomes desirable?

Answer 1

The answer is c.

Instrumentality refers to the belief that an individual have about receiving valued outcome by performing well. . Expectancy approach is nothing but the processes where the individual make choices and is motivated based on the reward received. The preference element of the preference-expectancy approach is concerned with the value that is placed on the rewards that the organization offers because employees will not value whatever rewards that are provided to them and they value the available rewards differently. Example - Promotion within the same organization is valued more than promotion that may result in transfer to the new city to some employees.

Answer 2

Question:
"Instrumentality" is a result of asking oneself:
(Select the correct option from a-e.)

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Key Concept: Instrumentality in Expectancy Theory

Instrumentality is a component of Vroom's Expectancy Theory of Motivation. It refers to the belief that performance will lead to desired outcomes (e.g., rewards, recognition).

• It answers the question:
  "If I perform well, will I actually receive the promised outcome?"

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Analysis of Options:

• a. "Am I trained to do the job?" → Related to self-efficacy (not instrumentality).

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• b. "Will my effort lead to high performance?" → Describes expectancy (another component of the theory).

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• c. "Will performance lead to outcomes?" → Correct definition of instrumentality.

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• d. "Do I have the right instruments to do the job?" → Literal interpretation (irrelevant to the theory).

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• e. "Do I find outcomes desirable?" → Describes valence (the value placed on outcomes).

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Answer:

The correct choice is c:

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