Motivation is an internal force that determines the level, direction and persistence of efforts made in an organizational environment (Dinibutun, 2012). There are many theories aimed at explaining certain behaviors at certain times. Theories of motivational processes, such as Vrooms' expectancy theory model, examine the cognitive process that affects decisions about alternative actions at work (Dinibutun, 2012). This essay aims to review the literature on Vroom's Expectancy Motivation Theory, analyze a real-life work example, apply the theory, and finally provide recommendations for personal improvement and development. Literature Review: One of the many important facets of managing people within an organization. the framework motivates high levels of performance. Although a plethora of motivation theories have been developed to provide managers with the ability to improve the performance and motivation of their subordinates, only a few have surpassed rigorous tests of credibility for application in the workplace (Dodge and Ramsey, 1981). Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation is one example that aims to highlight the importance of motivation in the reasoning behind why people select particular actions or behaviors (Lee, 2007). Over decades of empirical study, expectancy theory has become a basic paradigm for motivation. study of the attitudes and behaviors of humans in work and organizational environments (Lawler & Suttle, 1973). However, it was Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation that represented the first attempts to use hypotheses of a cognitive nature as the basis of a general theory of work motivation (Lawler and Suttle, 1973). Although expectancy theory does not attempt to explain what motivates individuals, it focuses...... middle of article...... the cognitive variable within the theory is l Performance expectancy in relation to outcome, also called instrumentality, which is the perception or belief that meeting performance expectations will result in obtaining valences or reward (Scholl, 2002). Works Cited Dinibutun, R. (2012). Motivation at work: theoretical framework. GSTF Business Review (GBR), 1(4), 133-139. doi:10.5176/2010-4804_1.4.138 Dodge, D. & Ramsey, J. (1981). Employee motivation: work expectancy theory. Journal of Library Administration, 1(3), 43-54. doi:10.1300/J111V01N03_05Lawler, E. & Suttle, L. (1973). Expextance theory and work behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Performance, 9(3), 482 - 503. doi:10.1016/0030-5073(73)90066-4Lee, S. (2007). Vroom's expectancy theory and the public library patron motivation model. Library Review, 56(9), 788 – 796. doi:10.1108/00242530710831239