Question 1

The ________ theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

A person's job satisfaction will be more heavily impacted by low success when that person has an avoidance or prevention outlook. What are the best ways to help these individuals with their job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Someone in this type of situation will benefit the most from having achievable goals, lack of distractions, and a structured environment.

Question 3

________ 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 B

Question 4

Jamie is looking for a new job. She used to be the top sales representative for the region and was expecting to be promoted. However, one of the regional manager's golfing buddies was promoted to district manager instead. Jamie's dissatisfaction with her current job stems from a breakdown in the ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance-reward 
B)  effort-performance 
C)  rewards-personal goals 
D)  effort-satisfaction 
E)  personal goal-self actualization 
A)  performance-reward 
B)  effort-performance 
C)  rewards-personal goals 
D)  effort-satisfaction 
E)  personal goal-self actualization

Question 5

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 6

Which of the following is not an ingredient common to all MBO programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  an explicit time period 
B)  participative decision making 
C)  interdependence of tasks 
D)  performance feedback 
E)  specification of the goal 
A)  an explicit time period 
B)  participative decision making 
C)  interdependence of tasks 
D)  performance feedback 
E)  specification of the goal

Question 7

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 8

According to the two-factor theory, which of the following statements would likely be true?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the working conditions are comfortable, employees will be satisfied. 
B)  Quality of supervision is a motivation factor. 
C)  Fixing the conditions that make the employees dissatisfied will not make them satisfied. 
D)  Employees are dissatisfied due to lack of recognition. 
E)  The major reason for dissatisfaction is probably the lack of promotion. 
A)  When the working conditions are comfortable, employees will be satisfied. 
B)  Quality of supervision is a motivation factor. 
C)  Fixing the conditions that make the employees dissatisfied will not make them satisfied. 
D)  Employees are dissatisfied due to lack of recognition. 
E)  The major reason for dissatisfaction is probably the lack of promotion.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cognitive evaluation theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  This theory proposes that employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it. 
B)  This theory hypothesizes that extrinsic rewards will reduce intrinsic interest in a task. 
C)  This theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory. 
D)  This theory is based on three needs: need for achievement, need for power, and need for affiliation. 
E)  This theory states that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction. 
A)  This theory proposes that employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it. 
B)  This theory hypothesizes that extrinsic rewards will reduce intrinsic interest in a task. 
C)  This theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory. 
D)  This theory is based on three needs: need for achievement, need for power, and need for affiliation. 
E)  This theory states that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

Question 10

Which of the following theories indicates the existence of a dual continuum?

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchy of needs theory 
B)  self-determination theory 
C)  two-factor theory 
D)  cognitive evaluation theory 
E)  theory of needs 
A)  hierarchy of needs theory 
B)  self-determination theory 
C)  two-factor theory 
D)  cognitive evaluation theory 
E)  theory of needs

Question 11

You graduated from college two years ago and began working at Hampstead Electronics. You have received good performance evaluations and a raise. You just found out that your organization has hired a recent college graduate with no experience at a higher salary than you are now making. You consider this an unfair act and resolve to do something about it. Which of the following theories best describes such a situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  equity theory 
B)  two-factor theory 
C)  goal-setting theory 
D)  theory of needs 
E)  self-determination theory 
A)  equity theory 
B)  two-factor theory 
C)  goal-setting theory 
D)  theory of needs 
E)  self-determination theory

Question 12

The Pygmalion effect is also called the ________ effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-concordance 
C)  Galatea 
D)  self-determination 
E)  pseudocertainty 
A)  self-efficacy 
B)  self-concordance 
C)  Galatea 
D)  self-determination 
E)  pseudocertainty

Question 13

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 14

According to Maslow, a need that is essentially satisfied no longer motivates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost-benefit ratio 
B)  efficiency-effectiveness trade-off 
C)  quantity-quality trade-off 
D)  outcome-input ratio 
E)  quality of outcome 
A)  cost-benefit ratio 
B)  efficiency-effectiveness trade-off 
C)  quantity-quality trade-off 
D)  outcome-input ratio 
E)  quality of outcome

Question 18

Compare and contrast a manager that implements Theory Y and one that adheres to the expectancy theory. How would each choose to motivate their employees?

Accepted Answer

Theory Y managers assume that employees

Question 19

Self-efficacy has been found to be associated with a higher level of focused attention, which led to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased counterproductive work behaviors 
B)  increased task performance 
C)  increased citizenship behaviors 
D)  decreased task performance 
E)  decreased counterproductive work behaviors 
A)  increased counterproductive work behaviors 
B)  increased task performance 
C)  increased citizenship behaviors 
D)  decreased task performance 
E)  decreased counterproductive work behaviors

Question 20

Many people take for granted the idea that human beings have a drive for ________, so none of us may completely lack this motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  money 
B)  fame 
C)  relationships 
D)  power 
E)  enlightenment 
A)  money 
B)  fame 
C)  relationships 
D)  power 
E)  enlightenment

The ________ theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.

A person's job satisfaction will be more heavily impacted by low success when that person has an avoidance or prevention outlook. What are the best ways to help these individuals with their job satisfaction?

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

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

Which of the following is not an ingredient common to all MBO programs?

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

According to the two-factor theory, which of the following statements would likely be true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cognitive evaluation theory?

Which of the following theories indicates the existence of a dual continuum?

The Pygmalion effect is also called the ________ effect.

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.

According to Maslow, a need that is essentially satisfied no longer motivates.

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.

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

In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.

Compare and contrast a manager that implements Theory Y and one that adheres to the expectancy theory. How would each choose to motivate their employees?

Self-efficacy has been found to be associated with a higher level of focused attention, which led to ________.

Many people take for granted the idea that human beings have a drive for ________, so none of us may completely lack this motivation.

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

The ________ theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.

A person's job satisfaction will be more heavily impacted by low success when that person has an avoidance or prevention outlook. What are the best ways to help these individuals with their job satisfaction?

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

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

Which of the following is not an ingredient common to all MBO programs?

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

According to the two-factor theory, which of the following statements would likely be true?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cognitive evaluation theory?

Which of the following theories indicates the existence of a dual continuum?

The Pygmalion effect is also called the ________ effect.

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.

According to Maslow, a need that is essentially satisfied no longer motivates.

Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.

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

In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.

Compare and contrast a manager that implements Theory Y and one that adheres to the expectancy theory. How would each choose to motivate their employees?

Self-efficacy has been found to be associated with a higher level of focused attention, which led to ________.

Many people take for granted the idea that human beings have a drive for ________, so none of us may completely lack this motivation.

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