Question 1

Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's hunger, thirst, and other bodily needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  safety-security 
B)  physiological 
C)  social 
D)  esteem 
E)  psychological 
A)  safety-security 
B)  physiological 
C)  social 
D)  esteem 
E)  psychological

Question 2

Karen graduated from college four years ago and has been working at Betaphy Inc. ever since. She has consistently received good performance evaluations for the quality of her work. She recently found out that her company hired a fresh college graduate with no experience at a salary higher than hers. Which of the following theories will Karen most likely use to evaluate this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforcement 
B)  goal setting 
C)  equity 
D)  expectancy 
E)  operant conditioning 
A)  reinforcement 
B)  goal setting 
C)  equity 
D)  expectancy 
E)  operant conditioning

Question 3

An overly high level of engagement can lead to a loss of perspective and, ultimately, burnout.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of changing inputs in regard to equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  exerting more effort if underpaid 
B)  working more hours if underpaid 
C)  working at a higher rate if working on a piece-rate basis 
D)  exerting less effort if underpaid 
E)  working more hours to move up the hierarchy 
A)  exerting more effort if underpaid 
B)  working more hours if underpaid 
C)  working at a higher rate if working on a piece-rate basis 
D)  exerting less effort if underpaid 
E)  working more hours to move up the hierarchy

Question 5

The church you go to every Sunday is made up of people who have very different lifestyles and are at different stages in their life. Joanna is a 23-year-old single parent who works for minimum wage and shifts from motel to motel for accommodation. Josephine is a single, 45-year-old woman who earns a decent salary and has few interests and friends outside her office. Jonathan is 60 years old, extremely wealthy, has a loving family, and enjoys his work. You have decided to apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to determine what motivates each of these individuals.
-Which of the following needs in Maslow's hierarchy refers to the drive to become what one is capable of becoming?

Accepted Answer

A)  social-belongingness 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  physiological 
D)  esteem 
E)  safety-security 
A)  social-belongingness 
B)  self-actualization 
C)  physiological 
D)  esteem 
E)  safety-security

Question 6

To get the best results while using reinforcement theory, rewards should be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  small and given only once 
B)  large and given at irregular intervals 
C)  given prior to the desired behavior response 
D)  given immediately following the desired behavior 
E)  presented publicly with a large number of witnesses 
A)  small and given only once 
B)  large and given at irregular intervals 
C)  given prior to the desired behavior response 
D)  given immediately following the desired behavior 
E)  presented publicly with a large number of witnesses

Question 7

According to Herzberg, when ________ are adequate, people won't be dissatisfied, but they will also not be satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement needs 
B)  affiliation needs 
C)  motivational factors 
D)  power needs 
E)  hygiene factors 
A)  achievement needs 
B)  affiliation needs 
C)  motivational factors 
D)  power needs 
E)  hygiene factors

Question 8

With reference to the four sources of self-efficacy as proposed by Albert Bandura, verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  because you have gained relevant experience with the particular task or job 
B)  because you see someone else doing the particular task or job 
C)  because someone convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful 
D)  because you are rewarded for performing a similar task well 
E)  because you get energized or "psyched up" to perform the particular task or job 
A)  because you have gained relevant experience with the particular task or job 
B)  because you see someone else doing the particular task or job 
C)  because someone convinces you that you have the skills necessary to be successful 
D)  because you are rewarded for performing a similar task well 
E)  because you get energized or "psyched up" to perform the particular task or job

Question 9

What is self-efficacy?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy (also known as social cogn

Question 10

McClelland's theory of needs proposes that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

McClelland's theory of needs has received little research support, particularly when cultural dimensions are considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Expectancy theory suggests that employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe that it will lead to a good performance appraisal, that a good appraisal will lead to organizational rewards, and that the rewards will satisfy their personal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding goal-setting theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal commitment is more likely when individuals have an external locus of control. 
B)  Externally generated feedback is more powerful than self-generated feedback. 
C)  Generalized goals produce a higher level of output than specific goals. 
D)  People do better when they get feedback on how well they are progressing toward their goals. 
E)  Assigned goals generate greater goal commitment in low rather than high power-distance cultures. 
A)  Goal commitment is more likely when individuals have an external locus of control. 
B)  Externally generated feedback is more powerful than self-generated feedback. 
C)  Generalized goals produce a higher level of output than specific goals. 
D)  People do better when they get feedback on how well they are progressing toward their goals. 
E)  Assigned goals generate greater goal commitment in low rather than high power-distance cultures.

Question 14

The church you go to every Sunday is made up of people who have very different lifestyles and are at different stages in their life. Joanna is a 23-year-old single parent who works for minimum wage and shifts from motel to motel for accommodation. Josephine is a single, 45-year-old woman who earns a decent salary and has few interests and friends outside her office. Jonathan is 60 years old, extremely wealthy, has a loving family, and enjoys his work. You have decided to apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to determine what motivates each of these individuals.
-Which of the following needs would most motivate Jonathan?

Accepted Answer

A)  social-belongingness 
B)  esteem 
C)  physiological 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  safety-security 
A)  social-belongingness 
B)  esteem 
C)  physiological 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  safety-security

Question 15

One of the sources of self-efficacy is ________, becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task.

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal 
B)  enactive mastery 
C)  visualization 
D)  vicarious modeling 
E)  verbal persuasion 
A)  arousal 
B)  enactive mastery 
C)  visualization 
D)  vicarious modeling 
E)  verbal persuasion

Question 16

Practicing managers and scholars have become interested in facilitating job engagement, believing factors deeper than liking a job or finding it interesting drives performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The church you go to every Sunday is made up of people who have very different lifestyles and are at different stages in their life. Joanna is a 23-year-old single parent who works for minimum wage and shifts from motel to motel for accommodation. Josephine is a single, 45-year-old woman who earns a decent salary and has few interests and friends outside her office. Jonathan is 60 years old, extremely wealthy, has a loving family, and enjoys his work. You have decided to apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to determine what motivates each of these individuals.
-According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a lower level need?

Accepted Answer

A)  social-belongingness 
B)  safety-security 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  recognition 
A)  social-belongingness 
B)  safety-security 
C)  esteem 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  recognition

Question 18

The concept of ________ considers how strongly people's reasons for pursuing goals are consistent with their interests and core values.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  self-concordance 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  self-efficacy 
A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  self-concordance 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  self-efficacy

Question 19

Discuss culture and justice.

Accepted Answer

Across nations, the same basic principle

Question 20

Feedback influences self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's hunger, thirst, and other bodily needs?

An overly high level of engagement can lead to a loss of perspective and, ultimately, burnout.

Which of the following is an example of changing inputs in regard to equity theory?

To get the best results while using reinforcement theory, rewards should be ________.

According to Herzberg, when ________ are adequate, people won't be dissatisfied, but they will also not be satisfied.

With reference to the four sources of self-efficacy as proposed by Albert Bandura, verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident ________.

What is self-efficacy?

McClelland's theory of needs proposes that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

McClelland's theory of needs has received little research support, particularly when cultural dimensions are considered.

Expectancy theory suggests that employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe that it will lead to a good performance appraisal, that a good appraisal will lead to organizational rewards, and that the rewards will satisfy their personal goals.

Which of the following statements is true regarding goal-setting theory?

One of the sources of self-efficacy is ________, becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task.

Practicing managers and scholars have become interested in facilitating job engagement, believing factors deeper than liking a job or finding it interesting drives performance.

The concept of ________ considers how strongly people's reasons for pursuing goals are consistent with their interests and core values.

Discuss culture and justice.

Feedback influences self-efficacy.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Exam 7: Motivation Concepts

Which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's hunger, thirst, and other bodily needs?

An overly high level of engagement can lead to a loss of perspective and, ultimately, burnout.

Which of the following is an example of changing inputs in regard to equity theory?

To get the best results while using reinforcement theory, rewards should be ________.

According to Herzberg, when ________ are adequate, people won't be dissatisfied, but they will also not be satisfied.

With reference to the four sources of self-efficacy as proposed by Albert Bandura, verbal persuasion involves becoming more confident ________.

What is self-efficacy?

McClelland's theory of needs proposes that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

McClelland's theory of needs has received little research support, particularly when cultural dimensions are considered.

Expectancy theory suggests that employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe that it will lead to a good performance appraisal, that a good appraisal will lead to organizational rewards, and that the rewards will satisfy their personal goals.

Which of the following statements is true regarding goal-setting theory?

One of the sources of self-efficacy is ________, becoming more confident because you see someone else doing the task.

Practicing managers and scholars have become interested in facilitating job engagement, believing factors deeper than liking a job or finding it interesting drives performance.

The concept of ________ considers how strongly people's reasons for pursuing goals are consistent with their interests and core values.

Discuss culture and justice.

Feedback influences self-efficacy.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters