Question 1

Motivation is defined as the processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong, then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  security 
C)  social 
D)  esteem 
E)  growth 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  security 
C)  social 
D)  esteem 
E)  growth

Question 3

What sort of goals does Management by Objectives (MBO) emphasize?

Accepted Answer

A)  tangible, verifiable, and measurable 
B)  achievable, controllable, and profitable 
C)  inspirational, verifiable, and creative 
D)  challenging, rewarding, and measurable 
E)  profitable, attainable, and verifiable 
A)  tangible, verifiable, and measurable 
B)  achievable, controllable, and profitable 
C)  inspirational, verifiable, and creative 
D)  challenging, rewarding, and measurable 
E)  profitable, attainable, and verifiable

Question 4

________ is a form of self-fulfilling prophecy in which believing something can make it true.

Accepted Answer

A)  The confirmation bias 
B)  The Pygmalion effect 
C)  The anchoring bias 
D)  The framing effect 
E)  The distinction bias 
A)  The confirmation bias 
B)  The Pygmalion effect 
C)  The anchoring bias 
D)  The framing effect 
E)  The distinction bias

Question 5

The ________ theory is also known as the social cognitive theory or the social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  two-factor 
B)  self-determination 
C)  goal-setting 
D)  self-efficacy 
E)  hierarchy of needs 
A)  two-factor 
B)  self-determination 
C)  goal-setting 
D)  self-efficacy 
E)  hierarchy of needs

Question 6

Goals seem to have a more substantial effect on performance when the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  goals are generalized (like "Do your best") rather than specific 
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 are generalized (like "Do your best") rather than specific 
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 7

Motivation is one of the most frequently researched topics in OB. According to a study, by workers' own reports, they waste roughly 2 hours per day, not counting lunch and scheduled breaks and the biggest time-wasters are Internet surfing and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  updating their skills 
B)  conversing with managers 
C)  talking with co-workers 
D)  simulating work environment 
E)  reading instructional books 
A)  updating their skills 
B)  conversing with managers 
C)  talking with co-workers 
D)  simulating work environment 
E)  reading instructional books

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding a management by objective (MBO) program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many elements in MBO programs match propositions of cognitive evaluation theory. 
B)  MBO strongly advocates that the goals should be assigned by the managers without the employees participating in the goal setting process. 
C)  MBO programs set generalized rather than specific goals. 
D)  MBO programs involve explicit time periods. 
E)  MBO programs strongly discourage providing performance feedback because it can have negative effects on employee motivation. 
A)  Many elements in MBO programs match propositions of cognitive evaluation theory. 
B)  MBO strongly advocates that the goals should be assigned by the managers without the employees participating in the goal setting process. 
C)  MBO programs set generalized rather than specific goals. 
D)  MBO programs involve explicit time periods. 
E)  MBO programs strongly discourage providing performance feedback because it can have negative effects on employee motivation.

Question 9

What relationship exists between management by objectives (MBO) and goal setting theory?

Accepted Answer

Goal-setting theory addresses the issue

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the four ways of increasing self-efficacy that involves gaining relevant experience with the task or job?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

According to the theory of job engagement, which of the following activities will aid a manager in facilitating engagement for their employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  giving the employees a raise 
B)  offering the employees a vacation 
C)  providing comfortable desks 
D)  including the employees in weekly planning meetings 
E)  none of these work under the theory of job enrichment 
A)  giving the employees a raise 
B)  offering the employees a vacation 
C)  providing comfortable desks 
D)  including the employees in weekly planning meetings 
E)  none of these work under the theory of job enrichment

Question 12

The main difference between the ideas of self-efficacy and self-esteem is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy cannot be improved 
B)  self-esteem is often baseless 
C)  self-efficacy refers specifically to tasks 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C 
A)  self-efficacy cannot be improved 
B)  self-esteem is often baseless 
C)  self-efficacy refers specifically to tasks 
D)  both A and B 
E)  both A and C

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Discuss distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice.

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice indicates the emplo

Question 15

Under Theory Y, managers believe employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many elements in management by objectives (MBO) programs match propositions of ________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivation-hygiene 
B)  cognitive evaluation 
C)  goal-setting 
D)  self determination 
E)  hierarchy of needs 
A)  motivation-hygiene 
B)  cognitive evaluation 
C)  goal-setting 
D)  self determination 
E)  hierarchy of needs

Question 17

The degree to which an employee believes it is meaningful to engage in work is partially determined by access to sufficient resources to work effectively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Helen is an office worker who processes health insurance forms. She has worked at her present job for three years. Initially she was criticized by her supervisor for sloppy work, but thereafter improved considerably. Now she consistently processes her forms without errors and even does more forms than her required quota. However, she has found her supervisor has not responded to the extra effort she puts in, giving her no praise and no financial reward. Helen is most likely to perceive that there is a problem in the ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  rewards-personal goals 
B)  performance-awareness 
C)  effort-performance 
D)  personal goal-self actualization 
E)  performance-achievement 
A)  rewards-personal goals 
B)  performance-awareness 
C)  effort-performance 
D)  personal goal-self actualization 
E)  performance-achievement

Question 19

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a lower-order need?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

According to the Two-Factor Theory, how might a manager motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

According to Herzberg, the factors leadi

Motivation is defined as the processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong, then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

What sort of goals does Management by Objectives (MBO) emphasize?

________ is a form of self-fulfilling prophecy in which believing something can make it true.

The ________ theory is also known as the social cognitive theory or the social learning theory.

Goals seem to have a more substantial effect on performance when the ________.

Motivation is one of the most frequently researched topics in OB. According to a study, by workers' own reports, they waste roughly 2 hours per day, not counting lunch and scheduled breaks and the biggest time-wasters are Internet surfing and ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a management by objective (MBO) program?

What relationship exists between management by objectives (MBO) and goal setting theory?

Which of the following is one of the four ways of increasing self-efficacy that involves gaining relevant experience with the task or job?

According to the theory of job engagement, which of the following activities will aid a manager in facilitating engagement for their employees?

The main difference between the ideas of self-efficacy and self-esteem is ________.

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

Discuss distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice.

Under Theory Y, managers believe employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it.

Many elements in management by objectives (MBO) programs match propositions of ________ theory.

The degree to which an employee believes it is meaningful to engage in work is partially determined by access to sufficient resources to work effectively.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a lower-order need?

According to the Two-Factor Theory, how might a manager motivate employees?

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

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 7: Motivation Concepts

Motivation is defined as the processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong, then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

What sort of goals does Management by Objectives (MBO) emphasize?

________ is a form of self-fulfilling prophecy in which believing something can make it true.

The ________ theory is also known as the social cognitive theory or the social learning theory.

Goals seem to have a more substantial effect on performance when the ________.

Motivation is one of the most frequently researched topics in OB. According to a study, by workers' own reports, they waste roughly 2 hours per day, not counting lunch and scheduled breaks and the biggest time-wasters are Internet surfing and ________.

Which of the following statements is true regarding a management by objective (MBO) program?

What relationship exists between management by objectives (MBO) and goal setting theory?

Which of the following is one of the four ways of increasing self-efficacy that involves gaining relevant experience with the task or job?

According to the theory of job engagement, which of the following activities will aid a manager in facilitating engagement for their employees?

The main difference between the ideas of self-efficacy and self-esteem is ________.

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

Discuss distributive justice, procedural justice and interactional justice.

Under Theory Y, managers believe employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it.

Many elements in management by objectives (MBO) programs match propositions of ________ theory.

The degree to which an employee believes it is meaningful to engage in work is partially determined by access to sufficient resources to work effectively.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is a lower-order need?

According to the Two-Factor Theory, how might a manager motivate employees?

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

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters