We discuss the expectancy-value theory of motivation, focusing on an expectancy-value model developed and researched by Eccles, Wigfield, and their colleagues. Definitions of crucial constructs in the model, including ability beliefs, expectancies for success, and the components of subjective task values, are provided. These definitions are compared to those of related constructs, including sel...

We used an expectancy theory framework to predict rating inflation. Managers (N=106) provided confidential ratings of subordinates as well as measures of rating goals, valences and instrumentalities. Rating inflation (operationalized in terms of differences between confidential ratings and public ratings obtained from personnel files) varied as a function of ratee performance levels, with highe...

electronic banking has many benefits for government, banks’ stakeholders and customers. many banks in many countries such as iran increasingly develop their infrastructures to provide e-banking services. also, there are many researches that have been conducted to explain how we can encourage people to use e-banking services. in this paper, we explore the effects of various factors on both custo...