Examples Of Expectancy Theory

In my point of view, the expectancy theory is the best among other theories, because it proposes that people will choose how to behave depending on the outcomes they aimed for as a result of their behavior. We might see examples of expectancy theory in every single field, such as business, military and education. For example, I know a Navy captain in the Turkish Naval Academy, trying to be the dean. The commander of the Naval Training and Education Command will decide who is going to be the dean. He is about to get his second degree in college education and in addition to college education, he is taking military management classes to develop himself in every areas that he can. He knows that he has the advantage of being an officer as well as …show more content…
When it comes to my long term goal, more difficult, if I achieve that, I will have a good position in the decision making process in the Turkish Navy. If I graduate with an honors degree in Operations Research, I know that I will be able to start making small decisions in the Turkish Navy instead of being an ordinary officer. Also, accomplishing this goal helps me accomplish my dream goal which is to become the Chief of Naval Operations to make difference. The outcomes when I accomplish my dream goal motivate me, because I imagine the difference if I become the Chief of Naval …show more content…
I follow a workout plan, because I want to spend some time other than school work, I want to relax from school work while working out. This helps me focus on my school work and military stuff after a good workout. Also, for graduation with an honors degree in Operations Research is also intrinsic motivation, because I like applying math to life. I liked optimization in Calculus I, and I want to do something I really want to spend time. I will be happy even if I will have to finish some work two in the morning if it is about math. Math is like a part of my life, and I cannot ignore it. For my dream goal, it is also an intrinsic motivation, because I have been in the Turkish Navy for five years and I know everything about the system, and I noticed that it is supposed to be developed. I found out that Operations Research is one of the best majors for the Navy and it is about critical thinking and math. I will enjoy trying to achieve my dream goal, and this shows that even though my motivation seems extrinsic, it is actually