Exam 8: Motivation: Core Concepts

The two-factor theory relates lower- and higher order needs to ______ attitudes.

Manny has studied the job characteristics theory in his organizational behavior class. He understands that the states experienced from the nature of the work performed can translate into ______.

In expectancy theory, the perception that an employee's performance will be appraised accurately and will lead to rewards (e.g., pay raises, bonuses, etc.) is referred to as ______.

Which of the following is a performance appraisal program where leaders meet with their direct reports and set specific performance objectives jointly?

Sinclair is driven most by the need to influence others to do what she wants. She is likely high in which of the following needs?

To motivate people, leaders need to focus on hygiene factors.

Underpayment equity is the perception that a person's outcomes are not fair compared to another person's outcomes, given their inputs.

Hector is interested in using goals in order to motivate his employees. He should remember the following in order to effectively utilize goals: ______.

Edgar needs his goals for his department to be time-based. According to the text, he should ask ______.

The book details a case about Microsoft and their efforts to increase goal commitment. An expectation of leaders at Microsoft to enhance follower commitment to goals includes ______.

The most well-known motivation theory is Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Most of McClelland's research was on the need for ___________.

______ job loading is when one adds different tasks at the same level of work.

According to McClelland's need theory, the need for power is ______.

Which of the following forms of organizational justice is the perception of how fair the process was in making decisions that affect employees?

Barbara is driven most by the need for close personal relationships. She is likely high in which of the following needs?

Which of the following is direction in the motivation process?

Which of the following is persistence in the motivation process?

Which of the following is a benefit of understanding the job characteristics theory?

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is the extent to which people use different skills and abilities at work?