Question 1

Maslow's theory .

Accepted Answer

A) has received little research support 
B) has received a great deal of research support 
C) is relatively easy to test empirically 
D) is not accepted as a potent motivating force by executives 
A) has received little research support 
B) has received a great deal of research support 
C) is relatively easy to test empirically 
D) is not accepted as a potent motivating force by executives A

Question 2

Research suggests there is no consistent relationship between job satisfaction and job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

There is a negative relationship between pay and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

is the motivational theory that emphasizes the need to accomplish something.

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement motivation theory 
B) Motivator-hygiene theory 
C) Job characteristics theory 
D) Path-goal theory 
A) Achievement motivation theory 
B) Motivator-hygiene theory 
C) Job characteristics theory 
D) Path-goal theory

Question 5

Research demonstrates that job satisfaction causes life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The most frequently used technique for measuring job satisfaction involves .

Accepted Answer

A) direct observation 
B) interviews 
C) questionnaires 
D) psychological tests 
A) direct observation 
B) interviews 
C) questionnaires 
D) psychological tests

Question 7

Process theories are concerned with factors and processes internal to the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The person most associated with goal setting theory is _.

Accepted Answer

A) J.Stacy Adams 
B) Frederick Herzberg 
C) Edwin Locke 
D) Abraham Maslow 
A) J.Stacy Adams 
B) Frederick Herzberg 
C) Edwin Locke 
D) Abraham Maslow

Question 9

Employee perceptions of job characteristics influence motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a content theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity theory 
B) Need achievement theory 
C) Needs hierarchy theory 
D) Two-factor theory 
A) Equity theory 
B) Need achievement theory 
C) Needs hierarchy theory 
D) Two-factor theory

Question 11

There is a positive relationship between internal locus of control and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Job enrichment is the expansion of the job to give the jobholder more tasks to perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The relationship between job satisfaction and age is _.

Accepted Answer

A) non-significant 
B) negative 
C) positive 
D) undetermined 
A) non-significant 
B) negative 
C) positive 
D) undetermined

Question 14

The JDI measures perceived job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Prosocial behaviors are helpful behaviors directed only at co-workers

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which questionnaire was developed by Hackman and Oldham to measure three aspects of the job characteristics theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Job Description Index (JDI) 
B) Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) 
C) Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS) 
D) MMPI 
A) Job Description Index (JDI) 
B) Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) 
C) Job Diagnostic Survey (JDS) 
D) MMPI

Question 17

Equity theory deals with a person's perceived expectations of the rewards that follow certain behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a way to enrich a job as proposed by Herzberg?

Accepted Answer

A) Remove some management controls 
B) Increase pay and benefits 
C) Create natural work units 
D) Provide feedback 
A) Remove some management controls 
B) Increase pay and benefits 
C) Create natural work units 
D) Provide feedback

Question 19

In VIE theory, the probability an outcome will lead to other outcomes is known as _.

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy 
B) Instrumentality 
C) Valence 
D) Pygmalion effect 
A) Expectancy 
B) Instrumentality 
C) Valence 
D) Pygmalion effect

Question 20

Employees with high job involvement .

Accepted Answer

A) are more successful at work 
B) are as satisfied with their jobs as those with low involvement 
C) have higher turnover rates 
D) a and b 
A) are more successful at work 
B) are as satisfied with their jobs as those with low involvement 
C) have higher turnover rates 
D) a and b

Maslow's theory .

Research suggests there is no consistent relationship between job satisfaction and job performance.

There is a negative relationship between pay and job satisfaction.

is the motivational theory that emphasizes the need to accomplish something.

Research demonstrates that job satisfaction causes life satisfaction.

The most frequently used technique for measuring job satisfaction involves .

Process theories are concerned with factors and processes internal to the employee.

The person most associated with goal setting theory is _.

Employee perceptions of job characteristics influence motivation.

Which of the following is NOT a content theory?

There is a positive relationship between internal locus of control and job satisfaction.

Job enrichment is the expansion of the job to give the jobholder more tasks to perform.

The relationship between job satisfaction and age is _.

The JDI measures perceived job satisfaction.

Prosocial behaviors are helpful behaviors directed only at co-workers

Which questionnaire was developed by Hackman and Oldham to measure three aspects of the job characteristics theory?

Equity theory deals with a person's perceived expectations of the rewards that follow certain behaviors.

Which of the following is not a way to enrich a job as proposed by Herzberg?

In VIE theory, the probability an outcome will lead to other outcomes is known as _.

Employees with high job involvement .

Principles, Practices, and Problems

Techniques, Tools, and Tactics

Employee Selection Principles and Techniques

Psychological Testing

Performance Appraisal

Training and Development

Leadership

The Organization of the Organization

Working Conditions

Safety, Violence, and Health in the Workplace

Stress in the Workplace

Engineering Psychology

Consumer Psychology

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Exam 8: Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Job Involvement

Maslow's theory .

Research suggests there is no consistent relationship between job satisfaction and job performance.

There is a negative relationship between pay and job satisfaction.

is the motivational theory that emphasizes the need to accomplish something.

Research demonstrates that job satisfaction causes life satisfaction.

The most frequently used technique for measuring job satisfaction involves .

Process theories are concerned with factors and processes internal to the employee.

The person most associated with goal setting theory is _.

Employee perceptions of job characteristics influence motivation.

Which of the following is NOT a content theory?

There is a positive relationship between internal locus of control and job satisfaction.

Job enrichment is the expansion of the job to give the jobholder more tasks to perform.

The relationship between job satisfaction and age is _.

The JDI measures perceived job satisfaction.

Prosocial behaviors are helpful behaviors directed only at co-workers

Which questionnaire was developed by Hackman and Oldham to measure three aspects of the job characteristics theory?

Equity theory deals with a person's perceived expectations of the rewards that follow certain behaviors.

Which of the following is not a way to enrich a job as proposed by Herzberg?

In VIE theory, the probability an outcome will lead to other outcomes is known as _.

Employees with high job involvement .

Principles, Practices, and Problems

Techniques, Tools, and Tactics

Employee Selection Principles and Techniques

Psychological Testing

Performance Appraisal

Training and Development

Leadership

The Organization of the Organization

Working Conditions

Safety, Violence, and Health in the Workplace

Stress in the Workplace

Engineering Psychology

Consumer Psychology

Filters