An Examination of the Individual's Decision to Participate in an Employee Involvement Program
基于期望理论，研究员工参与计划的参与决策，发现志愿者对参与结果的评价更积极，且控制点和成长需求影响结果评价，高内控和高成长需求者更可能参与。
Because employee involvement (El) programs depend on employee self-selection, it is important to understand the individual's decision to participate. Using an expectancy theory perspective, this study demonstrates that volunteers evaluate the outcomes associated with El program participation more favorably than do nonvolunteers. Furthermore, individual difference variables (locus of control and growth needs) are related to the individual's appraisal of potential program outcomes. The findings also indicate that El program participation is more likely for individuals scoring high on the locus of control (i.e., internals) and growth needs measures.