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To explore how expectancy theory influences managers' motivation to use decision support systems.

June 15, 2026Journal of Management Accounting Research

An Application of Expectancy Theory to Examine Managers' Motivation to Utilize a Decision Support System.

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KSKenneth SneadBowling Green State University

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Randomized trial examines the impact of expectancy theory on managers' use of decision support systems, suggesting new paths for improving utilization.

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To explore how expectancy theory influences managers' motivation to use decision support systems.
An application of expectancy theory models to assess management motivation.
Discussion of user participation, user training, and individual differences.
Proposes future research directions based on model components.
Demonstrates that both valence and force models are relevant for understanding motivation.
Indicates that perceived attractiveness of outcomes significantly influences motivation to utilize systems.
Suggests that user training and participation may enhance decision support system effectiveness.

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Kenneth Snead (1991) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f9718a1cfeec4908283aa https://doi.org/10.2308/jmar-9701273058

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Randomized trial examines the impact of expectancy theory on managers' use of decision support systems, suggesting new paths for improving utilization.

An Application of Expectancy Theory to Examine Managers' Motivation to Utilize a Decision Support System.

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An Application of Expectancy Theory to Examine Managers' Motivation to Utilize a Decision Support System.

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