In order to make my decision between a 10-k run and promoting products on a TV, we can look at each theory and how each explains my choice of running the marathon. Maslow would say that my physical and safety needs are not affected by this decision, but that running would improve my social, esteem, and self-fulfillment needs. McClelland would state that my need for achievement and power is being fulfilled especially if I do well in the race. Freud would suggest that my drive for aggression as in my pursuit of dominance is being strengthened. The expectancy theory explains my choice the easiest. If I felt could perform well in both the race and promoting products, but I liked the rewards from doing well in the race, better than the rewards received from promoting the products then obviously I would choose the race.

The expectancy theory states that, “The strength of a tendency to act in a certain way depends on the strength of an expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome and on the attractiveness of that outcome to the individual.” It is a theory that is based upon ones own self-interest. There are three variables that correspond with the expectancy theory. First, attractiveness: the amount of importance that one places on the potential outcome or of the reward that may be achieved while on the job, also take into account the unsatisfied needs of the individual. Second, performance and reward linkage: degree in which the individual thinks that performing at a certain level may lead to the achievement of a preferred outcome. Third, effort and performance linkage: The probability found by the individual that exerting a certain amount of effort might lead to performance. To quote the text, “Whether one has the desire to produce at any given time depends on one’s part

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