Question 1

Which of the following is inconsistent with goal-setting theory?

Accepted Answer

A) If employees participate in setting goals,chances for acceptance are increased. 
B) Challenging goals or difficult goals can increase performance. 
C) Goals that are certain to be accomplished increase motivation. 
D) Specificity increases motivation. 
A) If employees participate in setting goals,chances for acceptance are increased. 
B) Challenging goals or difficult goals can increase performance. 
C) Goals that are certain to be accomplished increase motivation. 
D) Specificity increases motivation.

Question 2

According to the JCM,the degree to which the job has a substantial impact on the lives or work or other people is:

Accepted Answer

A) task identity. 
B) autonomy. 
C) skill variety. 
D) task significance. 
A) task identity. 
B) autonomy. 
C) skill variety. 
D) task significance.

Question 3

When considering goal-setting theory,we can say that:

Accepted Answer

A) feedback leads to quicker satisfaction of goals than does non-feedback. 
B) nonspecific goals increase performance. 
C) difficult goals result in lower performance than do basic goals. 
D) the evidence strongly supports the value of goals. 
A) feedback leads to quicker satisfaction of goals than does non-feedback. 
B) nonspecific goals increase performance. 
C) difficult goals result in lower performance than do basic goals. 
D) the evidence strongly supports the value of goals.

Question 4

The drive to become what one is capable of becoming is which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) esteem 
B) self-actualisation 
C) physiological 
D) social 
A) esteem 
B) self-actualisation 
C) physiological 
D) social

Question 5

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's need for hunger,thirst and sex?

Accepted Answer

A) social 
B) physiological 
C) esteem 
D) safety 
A) social 
B) physiological 
C) esteem 
D) safety

Question 6

__________ refers to the vertical expansion of jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) Job enlargement 
B) Job rotation 
C) Cross training 
D) Job enrichment 
A) Job enlargement 
B) Job rotation 
C) Cross training 
D) Job enrichment

Question 7

The early theories of motivation are widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following would be an example of a job with the characteristic of high task significance?

Accepted Answer

A) An electronics factory worker who assembles a radio and then tests it to determine if it operates properly. 
B) Nursing the sick in a hospital intensive care unit. 
C) Sweeping hospital floors. 
D) A body shop worker who sprays paint eight hours a day. 
A) An electronics factory worker who assembles a radio and then tests it to determine if it operates properly. 
B) Nursing the sick in a hospital intensive care unit. 
C) Sweeping hospital floors. 
D) A body shop worker who sprays paint eight hours a day.

Question 9

In the definition of motivation,which of the following is NOT one of the three key elements?

Accepted Answer

A) direction 
B) persistence 
C) intensity 
D) drive 
A) direction 
B) persistence 
C) intensity 
D) drive

Question 10

Define motivation,clearly explaining the three components of motivation.

Accepted Answer

Motivation can be defined as the process

Question 11

Which one of the following would be considered a motivator in the two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A) recognition 
B) supervision 
C) working conditions 
D) salary 
A) recognition 
B) supervision 
C) working conditions 
D) salary

Question 12

Which one of the following statements about Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The need hierarchy concept has been well supported by research. 
B) Physiological needs are the lowest level. 
C) Social,esteem and self-actualisation are described as higher-order needs. 
D) The five levels of needs are arranged in hierarchical order. 
A) The need hierarchy concept has been well supported by research. 
B) Physiological needs are the lowest level. 
C) Social,esteem and self-actualisation are described as higher-order needs. 
D) The five levels of needs are arranged in hierarchical order.

Question 13

The periodic shifting of an employee from one task to another is called:

Accepted Answer

A) job enlargement. 
B) job rotation. 
C) cross training. 
D) job enrichment. 
A) job enlargement. 
B) job rotation. 
C) cross training. 
D) job enrichment.

Question 14

Employee involvement is a participation process that uses the input of employees and is designed to encourage increased commitment to the organisation's success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An employee who __________ is paid according to a piece-rate plan.

Accepted Answer

A) is compensated two dollars for each unit produced 
B) performs community services 
C) is on commission 
D) is paid time and a half for overtime 
A) is compensated two dollars for each unit produced 
B) performs community services 
C) is on commission 
D) is paid time and a half for overtime

Question 16

Which of the following is a criticism of the two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Reliability is questionable. 
B) No overall measure of satisfaction is utilised. 
C) The research methodology does not examine productivity. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Reliability is questionable. 
B) No overall measure of satisfaction is utilised. 
C) The research methodology does not examine productivity. 
D) All of the above.

Question 17

According to the JCM,which of the following describes autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A) The degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work. 
B) The degree to which the job provides independence. 
C) The degree to which the employee receives information concerning performance. 
D) The degree to which the job requires a variety of different activities. 
A) The degree to which the job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work. 
B) The degree to which the job provides independence. 
C) The degree to which the employee receives information concerning performance. 
D) The degree to which the job requires a variety of different activities.

Question 18

The contemporary theories of motivation are generally more valid than the early theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ has/have been called 'the most widely legislated form of employee involvement around the world'.

Accepted Answer

A) Quality circles 
B) MBO 
C) OB Mod 
D) Representative participation 
A) Quality circles 
B) MBO 
C) OB Mod 
D) Representative participation

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the global implications of motivation is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Across all countries,extrinsic job characteristics were consistently and positively related to job satisfaction. 
B) Studies testing the job characteristics model in different cultures have shown consistent results. 
C) Regardless of the country,interest in telecommuting is higher among employees than among employers. 
D) Employee involvement programs differ between countries. 
A) Across all countries,extrinsic job characteristics were consistently and positively related to job satisfaction. 
B) Studies testing the job characteristics model in different cultures have shown consistent results. 
C) Regardless of the country,interest in telecommuting is higher among employees than among employers. 
D) Employee involvement programs differ between countries.

Which of the following is inconsistent with goal-setting theory?

According to the JCM,the degree to which the job has a substantial impact on the lives or work or other people is:

When considering goal-setting theory,we can say that:

The drive to become what one is capable of becoming is which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's need for hunger,thirst and sex?

__________ refers to the vertical expansion of jobs.

The early theories of motivation are widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

Which of the following would be an example of a job with the characteristic of high task significance?

In the definition of motivation,which of the following is NOT one of the three key elements?

Define motivation,clearly explaining the three components of motivation.

Which one of the following would be considered a motivator in the two-factor theory?

Which one of the following statements about Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory is FALSE?

The periodic shifting of an employee from one task to another is called:

Employee involvement is a participation process that uses the input of employees and is designed to encourage increased commitment to the organisation's success.

An employee who __________ is paid according to a piece-rate plan.

Which of the following is a criticism of the two-factor theory?

According to the JCM,which of the following describes autonomy?

The contemporary theories of motivation are generally more valid than the early theories of motivation.

________ has/have been called 'the most widely legislated form of employee involvement around the world'.

Which of the following statements about the global implications of motivation is FALSE?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 7: Motivation: From Concept to Application

Which of the following is inconsistent with goal-setting theory?

According to the JCM,the degree to which the job has a substantial impact on the lives or work or other people is:

When considering goal-setting theory,we can say that:

The drive to become what one is capable of becoming is which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's need for hunger,thirst and sex?

__________ refers to the vertical expansion of jobs.

The early theories of motivation are widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

Which of the following would be an example of a job with the characteristic of high task significance?

In the definition of motivation,which of the following is NOT one of the three key elements?

Define motivation,clearly explaining the three components of motivation.

Which one of the following would be considered a motivator in the two-factor theory?

Which one of the following statements about Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory is FALSE?

The periodic shifting of an employee from one task to another is called:

Employee involvement is a participation process that uses the input of employees and is designed to encourage increased commitment to the organisation's success.

An employee who __________ is paid according to a piece-rate plan.

Which of the following is a criticism of the two-factor theory?

According to the JCM,which of the following describes autonomy?

The contemporary theories of motivation are generally more valid than the early theories of motivation.

________ has/have been called 'the most widely legislated form of employee involvement around the world'.

Which of the following statements about the global implications of motivation is FALSE?

What Is Organisational Behaviour

Diversity in Organisations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters