Exam 6: The Nature of Work Motivation

Regis Marzoni is hunting for a house that will impress his neighbors and colleagues, and thus show them that he has "made it big." Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory would classify his house hunting as being motivated by ________.

In ERG theory, ________ involve self-development and meaningful, productive work.

Which of the following is NOT an example of counterproductive work behavior?

According to the hierarchy of needs, the most basic needs are ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, higher-level needs take precedence over lower-level needs.

Gerald Simmons, a manager for Computers-R-Us, has been studying the equity theory of motivation. In an effort to be equitable, he plans to give the same percentage pay raise to each of his employees who work 40 hours a week. His plan ________.

Which of the following is the correct order for the motivation equation?

Jan is upset that she makes more sales than Brett and yet they make the same amount of money. What is NOT a way for equity to be restored for Jan?

U.S. Army recruitment advertisements in the past have encouraged enlistment with the phrase "Be All That You Can Be." Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory would classify recruits who enlist in order to use all of their skills and abilities to the fullest extent as being motivated by ________.

Clara Williams perceives that if she can complete the training of 1,200 employees by the end of this year, she will get the promotion she desires. According to expectancy theory, Clara believes that the ________.

Need theory, expectancy theory, equity theory, and organizational justice theory are ________.

________ is concerned with the perceived fairness of the processes used to make decisions about the distribution of outcomes.

Instrumentality can be positive or negative and varies in size or magnitude.

Intrinsically motivated work behavior is performed for its consequences.

________ is performed to acquire material or social rewards or to avoid punishment.

Perceptions of procedural justice are especially important when outcomes, such as pay or benefits, are relatively low.

Mark Ludwig's attempts at becoming a commercial illustrator have led to frustration, despite his desire to improve his creative skills and be productive as an artist. According to Alderfer's ERG theory, once Mark accepts that he will be unable to become an illustrator, he is MOST LIKELY to ________.

According to Stacy Adams, a ________ is simply another employee or group of employees perceived to be similar to oneself.

________ involves the perceived fairness of the distribution of outcomes in organizations, such as pay or promotions.

Underpayment inequity exists when an individual perceives that his or her outcome/input ratio is less than that of a referent.