Question 1

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  goals have long time frames for completion 
B)  tasks are complex rather than simple 
C)  tasks are novel rather than well learned 
D)  goals are easy rather than difficult 
E)  tasks are independent rather than interdependent 
A)  goals have long time frames for completion 
B)  tasks are complex rather than simple 
C)  tasks are novel rather than well learned 
D)  goals are easy rather than difficult 
E)  tasks are independent rather than interdependent

Question 2

According to Albert Bandura, the most important source of increasing self-efficacy is ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

George is trying to teach his two-year old son to gently caress their cat. George softly strokes the animal and every time his son does the same, he rewards him with kind words like "good job!" The child is very attentive during the process and claps his hands when his father praises him. However, as soon as George leaves, the boy lunges for the cat and grabs it by the tail. Which process of social-learning theory is failing?

Accepted Answer

A)  attentional processes 
B)  justification processes 
C)  retention processes 
D)  motor reproduction processes 
E)  reinforcement processes 
A)  attentional processes 
B)  justification processes 
C)  retention processes 
D)  motor reproduction processes 
E)  reinforcement processes

Question 4

Which of the following is a motivational factor according to Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  quality of supervision 
B)  recognition 
C)  pay 
D)  relationships with others 
E)  company policies 
A)  quality of supervision 
B)  recognition 
C)  pay 
D)  relationships with others 
E)  company policies

Question 5

Why is Maslow's theory criticized?

Accepted Answer

A)  The concept of self-actualization was unfounded. 
B)  There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way it describes. 
C)  The esteem need is a more powerful motivator than self-actualization. 
D)  Its terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied. 
E)  It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs. 
A)  The concept of self-actualization was unfounded. 
B)  There is little evidence that needs are structured or operate in the way it describes. 
C)  The esteem need is a more powerful motivator than self-actualization. 
D)  Its terminology tends to alienate those to whom it is applied. 
E)  It does not adequately describe how an organization can satisfy higher-order needs.

Question 6

McClelland's theory is based on which of the following needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  stability, growth, and security 
B)  achievement, power, and affiliation 
C)  self-actualization, stability, and safety-security 
D)  hygiene, control, and security 
E)  control, status, and self-actualization 
A)  stability, growth, and security 
B)  achievement, power, and affiliation 
C)  self-actualization, stability, and safety-security 
D)  hygiene, control, and security 
E)  control, status, and self-actualization

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

According to Albert Bandura, the most important source of increasing self-efficacy is ________.

Which of the following is a motivational factor according to Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Why is Maslow's theory criticized?

McClelland's theory is based on which of the following needs?

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Foundations of Organization Structure

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Exam 7: Motivation Concepts

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

According to Albert Bandura, the most important source of increasing self-efficacy is ________.

Which of the following is a motivational factor according to Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Why is Maslow's theory criticized?

McClelland's theory is based on which of the following needs?

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