Question 1

Self-determination theory proposes that in addition to being driven by a need for autonomy, people seek ways to achieve ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition and status 
B)  high rewards 
C)  power and control 
D)  career growth 
E)  competence and positive connections 
A)  recognition and status 
B)  high rewards 
C)  power and control 
D)  career growth 
E)  competence and positive connections

Question 2

Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation-hygiene theory 
B)  two-factor theory 
C)  self-determination theory 
D)  goal setting theory 
E)  self-serving theory 
A)  motivation-hygiene theory 
B)  two-factor theory 
C)  self-determination theory 
D)  goal setting theory 
E)  self-serving theory

Question 3

The Pygmalion effect is also called the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concordance 
B)  halo 
C)  self-determination 
D)  Galatea 
E)  pseudocertainty 
A)  self-concordance 
B)  halo 
C)  self-determination 
D)  Galatea 
E)  pseudocertainty

Question 4

Why is Maslow's theory criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)  The concept of self-actualization was unfounded. 
B)  There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way it describes. 
C)  The esteem need is a more powerful motivator than self-actualization. 
D)  It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs. 
E)  Its terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied. 
A)  The concept of self-actualization was unfounded. 
B)  There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way it describes. 
C)  The esteem need is a more powerful motivator than self-actualization. 
D)  It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs. 
E)  Its terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied.

Question 5

Discuss distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice.

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice indicates the emplo

Question 6

What are the three relationships in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory argues that the streng

Question 7

Explain the similarities between Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and McClelland's theory of needs.

Accepted Answer

It can be noted that the need for achiev

Question 8

________ argues that people learn to behave to get something they want or to avoid something they don't want.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social cognitive theory 
B)  Theory Y 
C)  Theory X 
D)  McClelland's theory of needs 
E)  Operant conditioning theory 
A)  Social cognitive theory 
B)  Theory Y 
C)  Theory X 
D)  McClelland's theory of needs 
E)  Operant conditioning theory

Question 9

Megan graduated from college three years ago and has been working at Sterba Inc. ever since. A conscientious employee, she has consistently received good performance evaluations. She recently found out that a younger colleague, who was just recruited to her team, is drawing a higher salary than she is for doing the same type of work.
-Which of the following, if true, would strengthen the argument that Megan is trying to gain a sense of equity by changing her inputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  She takes long breaks from work and shirks her responsibilities. 
B)  She constantly interrupts her colleague, refusing to let her get any work done. 
C)  She claims that extrinsic rewards make work seem like a chore and less enjoyable. 
D)  She accepts additional responsibilities but fails to carry them out effectively. 
E)  She asks her boss for a raise, citing her years of experience with the company. 
A)  She takes long breaks from work and shirks her responsibilities. 
B)  She constantly interrupts her colleague, refusing to let her get any work done. 
C)  She claims that extrinsic rewards make work seem like a chore and less enjoyable. 
D)  She accepts additional responsibilities but fails to carry them out effectively. 
E)  She asks her boss for a raise, citing her years of experience with the company.

Question 10

The ________ dimension of motivation measures how long a person can maintain effort.

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge 
B)  experience 
C)  persistence 
D)  intensity 
E)  direction 
A)  knowledge 
B)  experience 
C)  persistence 
D)  intensity 
E)  direction

Question 11

What are the four ways of increasing self-efficacy, as proposed by Albert Bandura?

Accepted Answer

The researcher who developed self-effica

Question 12

McClelland's theory of needs proposes that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Rachel's parents used to pay her an allowance every week to feed the cats and to do a few other chores around the house. However, once her mother lost her job, her parents stopped giving her an allowance. Although Rachel quit making her bed every morning, she still continued to feed the cats. Which of the following best explains why Rachel continues to feed the cats?

Accepted Answer

A)  With the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
B)  Without the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
C)  Without the extrinsic reward, the task itself is eliminated. 
D)  Without the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
E)  With the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
A)  With the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
B)  Without the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
C)  Without the extrinsic reward, the task itself is eliminated. 
D)  Without the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
E)  With the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation.

Question 14

Which of the following theories discusses three relationships: effort-performance relationship, performance-reward relationship, and rewards-personal goals relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  goal-setting theory 
B)  equity theory 
C)  self-efficacy theory 
D)  self-determination theory 
E)  expectancy theory 
A)  goal-setting theory 
B)  equity theory 
C)  self-efficacy theory 
D)  self-determination theory 
E)  expectancy theory

Question 15

MBO provides individual employees with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized feedback 
B)  greater work supervision 
C)  personal performance objectives 
D)  predefined targets 
E)  clear-cut growth paths 
A)  generalized feedback 
B)  greater work supervision 
C)  personal performance objectives 
D)  predefined targets 
E)  clear-cut growth paths

Question 16

MBO emphasizes goals that are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievable, controllable, and profitable 
B)  tangible, rewarding, and assigned 
C)  inspirational, verifiable, and creative 
D)  profitable, attainable, and self-set 
E)  tangible, verifiable, and measurable 
A)  achievable, controllable, and profitable 
B)  tangible, rewarding, and assigned 
C)  inspirational, verifiable, and creative 
D)  profitable, attainable, and self-set 
E)  tangible, verifiable, and measurable

Question 17

The concept of operant conditioning is a part of the broader concept of ________, which argues that behavior follows stimuli in a relatively unthinking manner.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy theory 
B)  behaviorism 
C)  equity theory 
D)  humanism 
E)  cognitive behavioral therapy 
A)  expectancy theory 
B)  behaviorism 
C)  equity theory 
D)  humanism 
E)  cognitive behavioral therapy

Question 18

Edith believes that the methods for determining salary hikes and bonuses in her company are extremely unfair. In this case, Edith perceives a lack of ________ justice.

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive 
B)  procedural 
C)  interactional 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  associative 
A)  distributive 
B)  procedural 
C)  interactional 
D)  interpersonal 
E)  associative

Question 19

According to social learning theory, which of the following processes demonstrates whether an individual is capable of performing the modeled activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement process 
B)  attentional process 
C)  retention process 
D)  motivation process 
E)  motor reproduction process 
A)  reinforcement process 
B)  attentional process 
C)  retention process 
D)  motivation process 
E)  motor reproduction process

Question 20

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  tasks are independent rather than interdependent 
B)  tasks are novel rather than well learned 
C)  goals have long time frames for completion 
D)  goals are easy rather than difficult 
E)  tasks are complex rather than simple 
A)  tasks are independent rather than interdependent 
B)  tasks are novel rather than well learned 
C)  goals have long time frames for completion 
D)  goals are easy rather than difficult 
E)  tasks are complex rather than simple

Self-determination theory proposes that in addition to being driven by a need for autonomy, people seek ways to achieve ________.

Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation?

The Pygmalion effect is also called the ________ effect.

Why is Maslow's theory criticized?

Discuss distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice.

What are the three relationships in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Explain the similarities between Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and McClelland's theory of needs.

________ argues that people learn to behave to get something they want or to avoid something they don't want.

The ________ dimension of motivation measures how long a person can maintain effort.

What are the four ways of increasing self-efficacy, as proposed by Albert Bandura?

McClelland's theory of needs proposes that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

Which of the following theories discusses three relationships: effort-performance relationship, performance-reward relationship, and rewards-personal goals relationship?

MBO provides individual employees with ________.

MBO emphasizes goals that are ________.

The concept of operant conditioning is a part of the broader concept of ________, which argues that behavior follows stimuli in a relatively unthinking manner.

Edith believes that the methods for determining salary hikes and bonuses in her company are extremely unfair. In this case, Edith perceives a lack of ________ justice.

According to social learning theory, which of the following processes demonstrates whether an individual is capable of performing the modeled activities?

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 7: Motivation Concepts

Self-determination theory proposes that in addition to being driven by a need for autonomy, people seek ways to achieve ________.

Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel more like an obligation than a freely chosen activity will undermine motivation?

The Pygmalion effect is also called the ________ effect.

Why is Maslow's theory criticized?

Discuss distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice.

What are the three relationships in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Explain the similarities between Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory and McClelland's theory of needs.

________ argues that people learn to behave to get something they want or to avoid something they don't want.

The ________ dimension of motivation measures how long a person can maintain effort.

What are the four ways of increasing self-efficacy, as proposed by Albert Bandura?

McClelland's theory of needs proposes that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

Which of the following theories discusses three relationships: effort-performance relationship, performance-reward relationship, and rewards-personal goals relationship?

MBO provides individual employees with ________.

MBO emphasizes goals that are ________.

The concept of operant conditioning is a part of the broader concept of ________, which argues that behavior follows stimuli in a relatively unthinking manner.

Edith believes that the methods for determining salary hikes and bonuses in her company are extremely unfair. In this case, Edith perceives a lack of ________ justice.

According to social learning theory, which of the following processes demonstrates whether an individual is capable of performing the modeled activities?

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters