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Instrumentality Theory Predictions of Students' Attitudes Towards Business and Their Choice of Business as an Occupation
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In this paper, both choice of and attitude towards business as an occupation were predicted from the components of instrumentality theory and the results supported the theory, and there also was a strong indication that...Abstract:
Both choice of and attitude towards business as an occupation were predicted from the components of instrumentality theory. The results supported the theory. There also was a strong indication that...read more
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A Contingency Model for the Selection of Decision Strategies
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Vroom's Expectancy Models and Work-Related Criteria: A Meta-Analysis
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Differentiating Organizational Commitment From Expectancy as a Motivating Force
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Expectancy models of job satisfaction, occupational preference and effort: A theoretical, methodological, and empirical appraisal.
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Effects of Test Anxiety and Evaluative Threat on Students' Achievement and Motivation
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