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Process theories
Process theories of motivation concentrate on the process by which individuals are motivated, and the strength of that
motivation. In other words, the key question is: ‘how are people motivated?’
It is argued that individuals are motivated differently, and the strength of their motivation depends on a variety of factors, such
as:
needs
personality
perceptions about whether more effort will result in achieving goals
the rewards
expectations about whether the rewards for achieving the goals will actually meet the individual’s needs.
Rewards and perceptions of rewards are usually a key factor in process theory.
Examples of process theory include:
Vroom’s expectancy model
Handy’s motivational calculus.