Exam 16: Motivation Theory and Practice

The _____ states that behavior that results in a positive outcome is likely to be repeated, and the behavior that results in a negative outcome is not likely to be repeated.

According to equity theory, ___ are an input.

Verbal persuasion is a way of enhancing self-efficacy by praising the efforts of a person performing a job.

The workers who hold part-time and contract jobs without hope for long-term security are called _____.

Peter believes in excelling in all the projects assigned to him and delivering beyond the expectations of his manager. Thus, Peter's manager may ask him to work independently on projects that allow him to use his knowledge and skills to the best of his abilities. Peter has a strong need for _____.

The _____ states that a need does not become activated until the next-lower-level need is already satisfied.

_____ is a way of enhancing self-efficacy of a person by telling the person that she or he can, or by encouraging the person to perform a task.

Positive reinforcement ______ behavior by making a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

_____ needs described by Clayton Alderfer are essentially the same as the lower-order needs in Maslow's hierarchy.

In equity theory, people compare ___with the result of ___.

_____ needs described by Clayton Alderfer are essentially the same as the higher-order needs in Maslow's hierarchy.

_____ strengthens behavior by making a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

_____ workers are employed on a part-time and temporary basis to supplement a permanent workforce.

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, interpersonal relations are regarded as _____ factors.

A schedule that rewards desired behavior only periodically is known as a(n) _____ reinforcement schedule.

Ruth works at a car assembling plant. The plant uses a lot of machines to complete most of the work. As a result, Ruth's work is highly standardized. Ruth needs to check the number and mounting of rubber hoses in a vehicle and replace dysfunctional ones. Which of the following does this signify?

According to the acquired needs theory, the need for _____ is the desire to control other people, to influence their behavior, or to be responsible for them.

Which of the following is regarded as a lower-order need in Maslow's hierarchy?

Performance-outcome expectancy refers to a person's belief that successful performance will be followed by rewards and other work related outcomes.

One way to eliminate problems associated with job simplification by total mechanization of a job is _____.