Question 1

________ 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 2

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 3

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional contagion 
B)  Affect intensity 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Need for power 
A)  Emotional contagion 
B)  Affect intensity 
C)  Self-efficacy 
D)  Cognitive dissonance 
E)  Need for power

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding goals?

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 7: Motivation Concepts

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

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

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

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

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?

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

Which of the following statements is true regarding goals?

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 Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters