Question 1

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with lower levels of ________.

Accepted Answer

cognitive ability

Question 2

Autonomy support is positively related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs as well as ________ motivation.

Accepted Answer

autonomous

Question 3

General cognitive ability is only related to performance on complex tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Self-determination theory seeks to determine whether a person's motivation is ________ or ________.

Accepted Answer

A) autonomous; controlled 
B) need based; extrinsic 
C) expectant; controlled 
D) valent; autonomous 
E) valent; equitable 
A) autonomous; controlled 
B) need based; extrinsic 
C) expectant; controlled 
D) valent; autonomous 
E) valent; equitable

Question 5

Describe self-determination theory and discuss its implications for motivating employees.

Accepted Answer

Self-determination theory is a theory of

Question 6

High performance could occur despite fairly low motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to equity theory,the overpaid worker

Accepted Answer

A) should not experience inequity. 
B) may increase inputs to achieve equity. 
C) may reduce inputs to achieve equity. 
D) may increase outcomes to achieve equity. 
E) may reduce inputs and increase outcomes to achieve equity. 
A) should not experience inequity. 
B) may increase inputs to achieve equity. 
C) may reduce inputs to achieve equity. 
D) may increase outcomes to achieve equity. 
E) may reduce inputs and increase outcomes to achieve equity.

Question 8

What advice would you give to a manager about the effective use of expectancy theory as a model to improve motivation in their workplace?

Accepted Answer

The manager should utilize str

Question 9

At his quarterly meeting,the sales rep met with his sales manager to discuss the next quarter and set the sales target.They both agreed on a number.This is the sales rep's ________ goal for the quarter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At his quarterly meeting,the sales rep met...

Question 10

________ goals provide clear markers of progress towards a distal goal because they result in more frequent feedback.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ goals provide clear markers of progress...

Question 11

Research on self-determination theory across cultures found that

Accepted Answer

A) five psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
B) no one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
C) two psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
D) three psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
E) one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
A) five psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
B) no one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
C) two psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
D) three psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
E) one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries.

Question 12

Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most closely to ________ needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most...

Question 13

A performance-prove goal orientation is related to learning and performance outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You have just been hired to perform a job that you have done before and have the ability to perform effectively.What kind of goal should your boss set for you?

Accepted Answer

A) A specific learning goal 
B) A do your best goal 
C) A high performance goal and a high learning goal 
D) A high performance goal 
E) A high learning goal and a low performance goal 
A) A specific learning goal 
B) A do your best goal 
C) A high performance goal and a high learning goal 
D) A high performance goal 
E) A high learning goal and a low performance goal

Question 15

According to self-determination theory,all people have basic psychological needs for ________,autonomy,and relatedness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to self-determination theory,all people have basic...

Question 16

When motivation is ________,individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When motivation is ________,individuals are engaged in...

Question 17

The text defines ________ as the extent to which a member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The text defines ________ as the extent...

Question 18

According to Maslow,the ________ level ________ need is most motivational.

Accepted Answer

A) lowest; unsatisfied 
B) lowest; satisfied 
C) highest; unsatisfied 
D) highest; satisfied 
E) highest; emotional 
A) lowest; unsatisfied 
B) lowest; satisfied 
C) highest; unsatisfied 
D) highest; satisfied 
E) highest; emotional

Question 19

What is the relationship between monetary incentives in goal setting and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal setting has led to performance increases without monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
B) Goal setting has led to performance decreases with monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
C) Goal setting has led to performance decreases when monetary incentives are not provided for goal accomplishment. 
D) Goal setting only leads to performance increases when monetary incentives for goal accomplishment are provided. 
E) It depends on the employees and the incentive. 
A) Goal setting has led to performance increases without monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
B) Goal setting has led to performance decreases with monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
C) Goal setting has led to performance decreases when monetary incentives are not provided for goal accomplishment. 
D) Goal setting only leads to performance increases when monetary incentives for goal accomplishment are provided. 
E) It depends on the employees and the incentive.

Question 20

People with a high need for achievement prefer to set ________ goals.

Accepted Answer

moderately

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with lower levels of ________.

Autonomy support is positively related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs as well as ________ motivation.

General cognitive ability is only related to performance on complex tasks.

Self-determination theory seeks to determine whether a person's motivation is or .

Describe self-determination theory and discuss its implications for motivating employees.

High performance could occur despite fairly low motivation.

According to equity theory,the overpaid worker

What advice would you give to a manager about the effective use of expectancy theory as a model to improve motivation in their workplace?

At his quarterly meeting,the sales rep met with his sales manager to discuss the next quarter and set the sales target.They both agreed on a number.This is the sales rep's ________ goal for the quarter.

________ goals provide clear markers of progress towards a distal goal because they result in more frequent feedback.

Research on self-determination theory across cultures found that

Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most closely to ________ needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

A performance-prove goal orientation is related to learning and performance outcomes.

You have just been hired to perform a job that you have done before and have the ability to perform effectively.What kind of goal should your boss set for you?

According to self-determination theory,all people have basic psychological needs for ________,autonomy,and relatedness.

When motivation is ________,individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

The text defines ________ as the extent to which a member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.

According to Maslow,the level need is most motivational.

What is the relationship between monetary incentives in goal setting and performance?

People with a high need for achievement prefer to set ________ goals.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 5: Theories of Work Motivation

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with lower levels of ________.

Autonomy support is positively related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs as well as ________ motivation.

General cognitive ability is only related to performance on complex tasks.

Self-determination theory seeks to determine whether a person's motivation is ________ or ________.

Describe self-determination theory and discuss its implications for motivating employees.

High performance could occur despite fairly low motivation.

According to equity theory,the overpaid worker

What advice would you give to a manager about the effective use of expectancy theory as a model to improve motivation in their workplace?

At his quarterly meeting,the sales rep met with his sales manager to discuss the next quarter and set the sales target.They both agreed on a number.This is the sales rep's ________ goal for the quarter.

________ goals provide clear markers of progress towards a distal goal because they result in more frequent feedback.

Research on self-determination theory across cultures found that

Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most closely to ________ needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

A performance-prove goal orientation is related to learning and performance outcomes.

You have just been hired to perform a job that you have done before and have the ability to perform effectively.What kind of goal should your boss set for you?

According to self-determination theory,all people have basic psychological needs for ________,autonomy,and relatedness.

When motivation is ________,individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

The text defines ________ as the extent to which a member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.

According to Maslow,the ________ level ________ need is most motivational.

What is the relationship between monetary incentives in goal setting and performance?

People with a high need for achievement prefer to set ________ goals.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters

Self-determination theory seeks to determine whether a person's motivation is or .

According to Maslow,the level need is most motivational.