Question 1

Theory Y assumptions relate to:

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's lower level needs 
B) Maslow's higher level needs 
C) both levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D) neither level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
A) Maslow's lower level needs 
B) Maslow's higher level needs 
C) both levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D) neither level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Question 2

Which of the following is an assumption of a Theory Y manager's view of employees?

Accepted Answer

A) workers exercise self-direction 
B) workers dislike work 
C) workers avoid responsibilities 
D) workers seek formal direction 
A) workers exercise self-direction 
B) workers dislike work 
C) workers avoid responsibilities 
D) workers seek formal direction

Question 3

In equity theory,individuals assess the:

Accepted Answer

A) quantity-quality trade-off 
B) cost-benefit ratio 
C) efficiency-effectiveness trade-off 
D) job input and outcomes with others 
A) quantity-quality trade-off 
B) cost-benefit ratio 
C) efficiency-effectiveness trade-off 
D) job input and outcomes with others

Question 4

Which of the following statements about the global implications of motivation is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Across all countries,extrinsic job characteristics were consistently and positively related to job satisfaction. 
B) Studies testing the job characteristics model in different cultures have shown consistent results. 
C) Regardless of the country,interest in telecommuting is higher among employees than among employers. 
D) Employee involvement programs differ between countries. 
A) Across all countries,extrinsic job characteristics were consistently and positively related to job satisfaction. 
B) Studies testing the job characteristics model in different cultures have shown consistent results. 
C) Regardless of the country,interest in telecommuting is higher among employees than among employers. 
D) Employee involvement programs differ between countries.

Question 5

Job rotation often causes severe boredom during the first few weeks of learning a new job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In the definition of motivation,which of the following is not one of the three key elements?

Accepted Answer

A) direction 
B) persistence 
C) intensity 
D) drive 
A) direction 
B) persistence 
C) intensity 
D) drive

Question 7

Tony,the owner of a small advertising firm has decided to increase the productivity of his company by increasing the self-efficacy of his staff.He has decided to use Bandura's self-efficacy theory as a basis for doing this. If Tony wanted to encourage enactive mastery,he should:

Accepted Answer

A) show employees how the tasks are done 
B) encourage interaction between employees 
C) provide opportunities for employees to gain relevant experience 
D) give employees positive feedback 
A) show employees how the tasks are done 
B) encourage interaction between employees 
C) provide opportunities for employees to gain relevant experience 
D) give employees positive feedback

Question 8

Self-efficacy theory proposes four ways in which self-efficacy can be increased.Which of the following is not one of these steps:

Accepted Answer

A) Enactive mastery. 
B) Vicarious discussion. 
C) Verbal persuasion. 
D) Arousal. 
A) Enactive mastery. 
B) Vicarious discussion. 
C) Verbal persuasion. 
D) Arousal.

Question 9

Equity theory focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcement 
B) interpersonal justice 
C) distributive justice 
D) goal-setting 
A) reinforcement 
B) interpersonal justice 
C) distributive justice 
D) goal-setting

Question 10

Growth and achieving one's potential are examples of Maslow's:

Accepted Answer

A) physiological factors 
B) esteem factors 
C) social factors 
D) self-actualisation factors 
A) physiological factors 
B) esteem factors 
C) social factors 
D) self-actualisation factors

Question 11

Self-determination theory is widely supported by studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the four ways in which self-efficacy can be increased,and how do they work?

Accepted Answer

The researcher who developed self-effica

Question 13

Define 'job rotation'.

Accepted Answer

Job rotation is a job redesign option.Wh

Question 14

Higher-order needs are satisfied internally,whereas lower-order needs are predominantly satisfied externally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Your department is made up of people who are very different in their lifestyles and their stages of life.Mary is a 23-year-old single parent who is working for minimum wage.Jonathan is 60 years old,extremely wealthy and works because he enjoys it.Jane is single,45 years old and has few interests outside the office.You have decided to attempt to apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to motivate each of these individuals. You would expect that Mary is trying to satisfy her ________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) social 
B) physiological 
C) self-actualisation 
D) esteem 
A) social 
B) physiological 
C) self-actualisation 
D) esteem

Question 16

Piece-rate plans are based on group productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The overall group productivity level is at the heart of piece-rate plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You graduated from University two years ago and began working at Dingo Electronics.You have received good performance evaluations and a raise.You just found out that a recent college graduate with no experience has been hired for a similar position in another company at a higher salary than you are now making. In this example,your referent comparison for equity theory is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) self-inside 
B) self-outside 
C) other-outside 
D) other-inside 
A) self-inside 
B) self-outside 
C) other-outside 
D) other-inside

Question 19

When individuals compare their outcomes and inputs against those of others,the applicable theory is called:

Accepted Answer

A) equity theory 
B) ERG theory 
C) needs hierarchy theory 
D) expectancy theory 
A) equity theory 
B) ERG theory 
C) needs hierarchy theory 
D) expectancy theory

Question 20

Increasing the number and variety of tasks that an individual performs is called 'job enrichment'.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Theory Y assumptions relate to:

Which of the following is an assumption of a Theory Y manager's view of employees?

In equity theory,individuals assess the:

Which of the following statements about the global implications of motivation is FALSE?

Job rotation often causes severe boredom during the first few weeks of learning a new job.

In the definition of motivation,which of the following is not one of the three key elements?

Tony,the owner of a small advertising firm has decided to increase the productivity of his company by increasing the self-efficacy of his staff.He has decided to use Bandura's self-efficacy theory as a basis for doing this. If Tony wanted to encourage enactive mastery,he should:

Self-efficacy theory proposes four ways in which self-efficacy can be increased.Which of the following is not one of these steps:

Equity theory focuses on:

Growth and achieving one's potential are examples of Maslow's:

Self-determination theory is widely supported by studies.

What are the four ways in which self-efficacy can be increased,and how do they work?

Define 'job rotation'.

Higher-order needs are satisfied internally,whereas lower-order needs are predominantly satisfied externally.

Piece-rate plans are based on group productivity.

The overall group productivity level is at the heart of piece-rate plans.

When individuals compare their outcomes and inputs against those of others,the applicable theory is called:

Increasing the number and variety of tasks that an individual performs is called 'job enrichment'.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters

Exam 7: Motivation: From Concept to Application

Theory Y assumptions relate to:

Which of the following is an assumption of a Theory Y manager's view of employees?

In equity theory,individuals assess the:

Which of the following statements about the global implications of motivation is FALSE?

Job rotation often causes severe boredom during the first few weeks of learning a new job.

In the definition of motivation,which of the following is not one of the three key elements?

Tony,the owner of a small advertising firm has decided to increase the productivity of his company by increasing the self-efficacy of his staff.He has decided to use Bandura's self-efficacy theory as a basis for doing this. If Tony wanted to encourage enactive mastery,he should:

Self-efficacy theory proposes four ways in which self-efficacy can be increased.Which of the following is not one of these steps:

Equity theory focuses on:

Growth and achieving one's potential are examples of Maslow's:

Self-determination theory is widely supported by studies.

What are the four ways in which self-efficacy can be increased,and how do they work?

Define 'job rotation'.

Higher-order needs are satisfied internally,whereas lower-order needs are predominantly satisfied externally.

Piece-rate plans are based on group productivity.

The overall group productivity level is at the heart of piece-rate plans.

When individuals compare their outcomes and inputs against those of others,the applicable theory is called:

Increasing the number and variety of tasks that an individual performs is called 'job enrichment'.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters