Porter–Lawler model of motivation

Porter–Lawler model of motivation

a model of work motivation that integrates the valence–instrumentality–expectancy theory with other theoretical perspectives, including existence, relatedness, and growth theory, equity theory, and theories of intrinsic motivation. [Lyman W. Porter (1930–  ) and Edward E. Lawler III (1938–  ), U.S. management theorists]

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