Question 1

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 2

If factors such as acceptance of the goals are held constant, the easier the goal, the higher the level of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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)  According to this theory, 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)  According to this theory, the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

James is a salaried employee whose job is to proofread legal documents. He discovers that he is paid substantially more than his colleagues, even though their jobs and performances are very similar. What is likely to be his reaction to this discovery according to the equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The quantity of documents he proofreads will decrease. 
B)  The quality of documents he proofreads will decrease. 
C)  The quantity and/or the quality of documents he proofreads will increase. 
D)  He will seek a position within the company to commensurate with his pay. 
E)  He will begin to look for a position outside of the company. 
A)  The quantity of documents he proofreads will decrease. 
B)  The quality of documents he proofreads will decrease. 
C)  The quantity and/or the quality of documents he proofreads will increase. 
D)  He will seek a position within the company to commensurate with his pay. 
E)  He will begin to look for a position outside of the company.

Question 7

With reference to the expectancy theory, when pay is based on factors other than performance such as seniority, the ________ relationship tends to be weak.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employee lacks the skill required for the desired performance level. 
B)  The organization's appraisal system assess nonperformance factors such as creativity and initiative. 
C)  The organizational rewards are based on seniority. 
D)  The employee believes that his manager does not like him and so she expects a poor appraisal. 
E)  The employee wants to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Singapore. 
A)  The employee lacks the skill required for the desired performance level. 
B)  The organization's appraisal system assess nonperformance factors such as creativity and initiative. 
C)  The organizational rewards are based on seniority. 
D)  The employee believes that his manager does not like him and so she expects a poor appraisal. 
E)  The employee wants to be relocated to the Paris office but instead is transferred to Singapore.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  by gaining 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)  by gaining 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 10

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 were Internet surfing and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reading newspapers 
B)  listening to music 
C)  talking with co-workers 
D)  playing online games 
E)  reading books 
A)  reading newspapers 
B)  listening to music 
C)  talking with co-workers 
D)  playing online games 
E)  reading books

Question 11

Describe the three key elements in the definition of motivation.

Accepted Answer

Motivation is defined as the processes t

Question 12

Workers around the world prefer rewards based on seniority over rewards based on performance and skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal commitment is most likely to occur when the individual has an external locus of control. 
B)  Generalized goals produce a higher level of output as compared to specific goals. 
C)  People do better when they get feedback on how well they are progressing toward their goals. 
D)  If factors such as acceptance of the goals are held constant, the more simple the goal, the higher the level of performance. 
E)  Assigned goals appear to generate greater goal commitment in lower rather than higher power-distance cultures. 
A)  Goal commitment is most likely to occur when the individual has an external locus of control. 
B)  Generalized goals produce a higher level of output as compared to specific goals. 
C)  People do better when they get feedback on how well they are progressing toward their goals. 
D)  If factors such as acceptance of the goals are held constant, the more simple the goal, the higher the level of performance. 
E)  Assigned goals appear to generate greater goal commitment in lower rather than higher power-distance cultures.

Question 14

According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. One of these four referent comparisons known as other-inside refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  an employee's experiences in a different position inside the employee's current organization 
B)  an employee's experiences in a different position outside the employee's current organization 
C)  another individual or group of individuals inside the employee's organization 
D)  another individual or group of individuals outside the employee's organization 
E)  an employee's experiences in a similar position outside the employee's current organization 
A)  an employee's experiences in a different position inside the employee's current organization 
B)  an employee's experiences in a different position outside the employee's current organization 
C)  another individual or group of individuals inside the employee's organization 
D)  another individual or group of individuals outside the employee's organization 
E)  an employee's experiences in a similar position outside the employee's current organization

Question 15

An employee, rightly or wrongly, perceives the boss doesn't like him. As a result, he expects to get a poor appraisal, regardless of the level of effort he puts in. Under such circumstances, according to the expectancy theory, the employee is likely to see the ________ relationship as weak and demotivating.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

The equity theory ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  discusses three important needs achievement, power, and affiliation 
B)  suggests that employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it 
C)  proposes that extrinsic rewards will reduce intrinsic interest in a task 
D)  discusses four referent comparisons self-inside, self-outside, other-inside, other-outside 
E)  suggests that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction 
A)  discusses three important needs achievement, power, and affiliation 
B)  suggests that employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it 
C)  proposes that extrinsic rewards will reduce intrinsic interest in a task 
D)  discusses four referent comparisons self-inside, self-outside, other-inside, other-outside 
E)  suggests that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction

Question 17

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 18

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 19

According to the two-factor theory, adequate hygiene factors provide job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Discuss equity theory. Include the concepts of equity tension, referent comparisons, and how employees might reduce perceived inequity.

Accepted Answer

Employees make comparisons of their job

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

If factors such as acceptance of the goals are held constant, the easier the goal, the higher the level of performance.

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

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

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

James is a salaried employee whose job is to proofread legal documents. He discovers that he is paid substantially more than his colleagues, even though their jobs and performances are very similar. What is likely to be his reaction to this discovery according to the equity theory?

With reference to the expectancy theory, when pay is based on factors other than performance such as seniority, the ________ relationship tends to be weak.

With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship?

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

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 were Internet surfing and ________.

Describe the three key elements in the definition of motivation.

Workers around the world prefer rewards based on seniority over rewards based on performance and skills.

Which of the following statements is true regarding goals?

According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. One of these four referent comparisons known as other-inside refers to ________.

The equity theory ________.

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 theories best describes such a situation?

According to the two-factor theory, adequate hygiene factors provide job satisfaction.

Discuss equity theory. Include the concepts of equity tension, referent comparisons, and how employees might reduce perceived inequity.

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Exam 6: Motivation Concepts

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

If factors such as acceptance of the goals are held constant, the easier the goal, the higher the level of performance.

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

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

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

James is a salaried employee whose job is to proofread legal documents. He discovers that he is paid substantially more than his colleagues, even though their jobs and performances are very similar. What is likely to be his reaction to this discovery according to the equity theory?

With reference to the expectancy theory, when pay is based on factors other than performance such as seniority, the ________ relationship tends to be weak.

With reference to the expectancy theory, which of the following examples indicates a weak rewards-personal goals relationship?

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

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 were Internet surfing and ________.

Describe the three key elements in the definition of motivation.

Workers around the world prefer rewards based on seniority over rewards based on performance and skills.

Which of the following statements is true regarding goals?

According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. One of these four referent comparisons known as other-inside refers to ________.

The equity theory ________.

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 theories best describes such a situation?

According to the two-factor theory, adequate hygiene factors provide job satisfaction.

Discuss equity theory. Include the concepts of equity tension, referent comparisons, and how employees might reduce perceived inequity.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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