Question 1

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory the _________.

Accepted Answer

A) absence of satisfiers doesn't prove highly dissatisfying 
B) absence of satisfiers is highly dissatisfying 
C) absence of satisfiers can be addressed by providing additional hygiene factor items 
D) level of motivation can be determined by one's placement on the satisfaction-dissatisfaction continuum 
A) absence of satisfiers doesn't prove highly dissatisfying 
B) absence of satisfiers is highly dissatisfying 
C) absence of satisfiers can be addressed by providing additional hygiene factor items 
D) level of motivation can be determined by one's placement on the satisfaction-dissatisfaction continuum

Question 2

Process theories of motivation _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) focus on the factors within the person that energize,direct,sustain,and stop behavior 
B) attempt to determine the specific needs that motivate people 
C) describe and analyze how behavior is energized,directed,sustained,and stopped by factors primarily external to the person 
D) Both A and B 
A) focus on the factors within the person that energize,direct,sustain,and stop behavior 
B) attempt to determine the specific needs that motivate people 
C) describe and analyze how behavior is energized,directed,sustained,and stopped by factors primarily external to the person 
D) Both A and B

Question 3

While both Maslow and Alderfer offers five-level need hierarchies,Alderfer states that there is also a frustration-regression process at work that plays a major role in motivating people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Within the context of the expectancy theory of motivation the valence concept applies to _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) first-and second-level outcomes 
B) second-level needs only 
C) first-level needs 
D) intrinsic needs 
A) first-and second-level outcomes 
B) second-level needs only 
C) first-level needs 
D) intrinsic needs

Question 5

Within the equity theory,"inputs" are constrained to perceived effort and do not include skills,experience,or learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to equity theory,a ____________________ is any individual(s)or group used by Person as a referent regarding the ratio of inputs and outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) person 
B) comparison other 
C) ratio comparison 
D) perceptive other 
A) person 
B) comparison other 
C) ratio comparison 
D) perceptive other

Question 7

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)assess individual differences in _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) the need for achievement,need for power,and need for affiliation 
B) the need for existence,relatedness,and growth factors. 
C) preferences for intrinsic and extrinsic rewards 
D) individual position within the hierarchy of needs 
A) the need for achievement,need for power,and need for affiliation 
B) the need for existence,relatedness,and growth factors. 
C) preferences for intrinsic and extrinsic rewards 
D) individual position within the hierarchy of needs

Question 8

According to the two-factor theory of motivation,pay is generally considered a _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) hygiene factor 
B) motivator 
C) first order outcome 
D) None of the above 
A) hygiene factor 
B) motivator 
C) first order outcome 
D) None of the above

Question 9

Using McClelland's prescriptions,provide at least four ways a manager may developing a positive high need for achievement.

Accepted Answer

Based on theory and research,McClelland

Question 10

Procedural justice refers to the perceived equity or fairness of the organization's processes and procedures used to make resource and allocation decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory the _________.

Process theories of motivation _______________.

While both Maslow and Alderfer offers five-level need hierarchies,Alderfer states that there is also a frustration-regression process at work that plays a major role in motivating people.

Within the context of the expectancy theory of motivation the valence concept applies to _______________.

Within the equity theory,"inputs" are constrained to perceived effort and do not include skills,experience,or learning.

According to equity theory,a ____________________ is any individual(s)or group used by Person as a referent regarding the ratio of inputs and outcomes.

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)assess individual differences in _______________.

According to the two-factor theory of motivation,pay is generally considered a _______________.

Using McClelland's prescriptions,provide at least four ways a manager may developing a positive high need for achievement.

Procedural justice refers to the perceived equity or fairness of the organization's processes and procedures used to make resource and allocation decisions.

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Managing Globally

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Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

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Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

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Exam 5: Motivation: Background and Theories

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory the _________.

Process theories of motivation _______________.

While both Maslow and Alderfer offers five-level need hierarchies,Alderfer states that there is also a frustration-regression process at work that plays a major role in motivating people.

Within the context of the expectancy theory of motivation the valence concept applies to _______________.

Within the equity theory,"inputs" are constrained to perceived effort and do not include skills,experience,or learning.

According to equity theory,a ____________________ is any individual(s)or group used by Person as a referent regarding the ratio of inputs and outcomes.

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)assess individual differences in _______________.

According to the two-factor theory of motivation,pay is generally considered a _______________.

Using McClelland's prescriptions,provide at least four ways a manager may developing a positive high need for achievement.

Procedural justice refers to the perceived equity or fairness of the organization's processes and procedures used to make resource and allocation decisions.

Managing Effective Organizations

Organizational Culture

Managing Globally

Individual Behavior and Differences

Motivation: Organizational Applications

Managing Workplace Stress

Group and Team Behavior

Conflict and Negotiation

Power and Politics

Leadership: Fundamentals

Leadership: Emerging Perspectives

Work Design

Organization Structure

Managing Communication

Decision Making

Managing Organizational Change and Learning

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