Vroom's Expectancy theory argues that an employee will perform to their capacity and to reach their goals if they know that there is a reward tied to their performance and that reward is perceived as having value to them from a personal perspective.
(Relate book: Organization Behavior 6th. McShane)
That said, reflect on your own experiences in the workplace. Think about what factors might negatively impact this theory? What factors may impede the process and result in employee de-motivation?