Question 1

Another term for the Pygmalion effect is self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is the need for status and recognition from others?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  physiological 
C)  esteem 
D)  safety 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  physiological 
C)  esteem 
D)  safety

Question 3

An individual differences construct that affects a leader's or leader-to-be's decisions to assume leadership training, roles, and responsibilities and that affect his or her intensity of effort at leading and persistence as a leader is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pygmalion effect 
B)  Galatea effect 
C)  motivation to lead 
D)  Golem effect 
A)  Pygmalion effect 
B)  Galatea effect 
C)  motivation to lead 
D)  Golem effect

Question 4

A goal such as "do your best" is more effective than specific goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following forms of organizational justice is the perceived fairness of how rewards are allocated?

Accepted Answer

A)  procedural justice 
B)  interpersonal justice 
C)  distributive justice 
D)  informational justice 
A)  procedural justice 
B)  interpersonal justice 
C)  distributive justice 
D)  informational justice

Question 6

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the task is one that people experience from beginning to end?

Accepted Answer

A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  autonomy 
A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  autonomy

Question 7

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the job provides information on how effective the employee's work is?

Accepted Answer

A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  feedback 
A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  feedback

Question 8

Identify and describe the four types of organizational justice.

Accepted Answer

Organizational justice is now considered

Question 9

Kyrie is a security guard and he does not feel safe from dangers in his work environment. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need will most motivate his behavior at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  physiological 
B)  safety 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization

Question 10

______ is the overall perception of what is fair in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational commitment 
B)  Perceived organizational support 
C)  Expectancy theory 
D)  Organizational justice 
A)  Organizational commitment 
B)  Perceived organizational support 
C)  Expectancy theory 
D)  Organizational justice

Question 11

The word motivation comes from the Latin word for ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  hard work 
B)  energy 
C)  movement 
D)  intelligence 
A)  hard work 
B)  energy 
C)  movement 
D)  intelligence

Question 12

The Galatea effect is based on a person's sense of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  grit 
A)  self-esteem 
B)  self-efficacy 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  grit

Question 13

Kareem has allowed his employees to be cross-trained in other areas and allowed them to do different jobs. He has done which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation 
B) job enrichment 
C)  horizontal loading 
D)  vertical loading 
A)  job rotation 
B) job enrichment 
C)  horizontal loading 
D)  vertical loading

Question 14

Which of the following are included in McClelland's need theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  need for fulfillment 
B)  need for safety 
C)  need for affiliation 
D)  need for feedback 
A)  need for fulfillment 
B)  need for safety 
C)  need for affiliation 
D)  need for feedback

Question 15

Which of the following is the need protection from physical harm?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  esteem 
C)  physiological 
D)  safety 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  esteem 
C)  physiological 
D)  safety

Question 16

______ refers to the extent to which individuals can demonstrate initiative in designing their own work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enrichment 
B)  Job crafting 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Organizational justice 
A)  Job enrichment 
B)  Job crafting 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Organizational justice

Question 17

Sylvia puts forth a great deal of effort in her job and believes that it will lead to good performance. This is referred to as which element of expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentality 
B)  valence 
C)  expectancy 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  instrumentality 
B)  valence 
C)  expectancy 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 18

Motivation may be lower if employees feel their organization is unfair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to research, which of the following are true of the need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who have a lower need to achieve perform better at higher levels. 
B)  People who have a lower need to achieve may be more successful entrepreneurs. 
C)  People who have a higher need to achieve are more effective leaders. 
D)  People who have a higher need to achieve likely develop this need at a young age. 
A)  People who have a lower need to achieve perform better at higher levels. 
B)  People who have a lower need to achieve may be more successful entrepreneurs. 
C)  People who have a higher need to achieve are more effective leaders. 
D)  People who have a higher need to achieve likely develop this need at a young age.

Question 20

When an individual sets high expectations for themselves and then performs to these expectations it is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Pygmalion effect 
B)  the Galatea effect 
C)  a self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  grit 
A)  the Pygmalion effect 
B)  the Galatea effect 
C)  a self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  grit

Another term for the Pygmalion effect is self-fulfilling prophecy.

Which of the following is the need for status and recognition from others?

An individual differences construct that affects a leader's or leader-to-be's decisions to assume leadership training, roles, and responsibilities and that affect his or her intensity of effort at leading and persistence as a leader is called ______.

A goal such as "do your best" is more effective than specific goals.

Which of the following forms of organizational justice is the perceived fairness of how rewards are allocated?

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the task is one that people experience from beginning to end?

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the job provides information on how effective the employee's work is?

Identify and describe the four types of organizational justice.

Kyrie is a security guard and he does not feel safe from dangers in his work environment. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need will most motivate his behavior at work?

______ is the overall perception of what is fair in an organization.

The word motivation comes from the Latin word for ______.

The Galatea effect is based on a person's sense of ______.

Kareem has allowed his employees to be cross-trained in other areas and allowed them to do different jobs. He has done which of the following?

Which of the following are included in McClelland's need theory?

Which of the following is the need protection from physical harm?

______ refers to the extent to which individuals can demonstrate initiative in designing their own work.

Sylvia puts forth a great deal of effort in her job and believes that it will lead to good performance. This is referred to as which element of expectancy theory?

Motivation may be lower if employees feel their organization is unfair.

According to research, which of the following are true of the need for achievement?

When an individual sets high expectations for themselves and then performs to these expectations it is called ______.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

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Exam 8: Motivation: Core Concepts

Another term for the Pygmalion effect is self-fulfilling prophecy.

Which of the following is the need for status and recognition from others?

An individual differences construct that affects a leader's or leader-to-be's decisions to assume leadership training, roles, and responsibilities and that affect his or her intensity of effort at leading and persistence as a leader is called ______.

A goal such as "do your best" is more effective than specific goals.

Which of the following forms of organizational justice is the perceived fairness of how rewards are allocated?

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the task is one that people experience from beginning to end?

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the job provides information on how effective the employee's work is?

Identify and describe the four types of organizational justice.

Kyrie is a security guard and he does not feel safe from dangers in his work environment. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need will most motivate his behavior at work?

______ is the overall perception of what is fair in an organization.

The word motivation comes from the Latin word for ______.

The Galatea effect is based on a person's sense of ______.

Kareem has allowed his employees to be cross-trained in other areas and allowed them to do different jobs. He has done which of the following?

Which of the following are included in McClelland's need theory?

Which of the following is the need protection from physical harm?

______ refers to the extent to which individuals can demonstrate initiative in designing their own work.

Sylvia puts forth a great deal of effort in her job and believes that it will lead to good performance. This is referred to as which element of expectancy theory?

Motivation may be lower if employees feel their organization is unfair.

According to research, which of the following are true of the need for achievement?

When an individual sets high expectations for themselves and then performs to these expectations it is called ______.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Applications

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

Filters