Exam 7: Motivation: From Concept to Application

The view that people can learn through observation and direct experience is known as:

Self-determination theory is widely supported by studies.

An advantage that a bonus plan has over a merit-based pay plan is that bonuses reward employees for recent performance rather than historical performance.

Equity theory focuses on:

Which of the following is not in Bandura's self-efficacy theory?

In equity theory,if perceived outcomes and inputs are not balanced,an individual will make certain adjustments to correct imbalance.

The cognitive evaluation hypothesis is concerned with whether individuals perceive that rewards are distributed fairly.

Operant conditioning theory argues that:

Employee involvement is a participation process that uses the input of employees and is designed to encourage increased commitment to the organisation's success.

The two-factor theory is also referred to as the:

A telephone salesperson who must speak from a prepared script has high job autonomy.

Research actively validates Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

A goal of "do your best":

According to JCM,the degree to which the job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people is:

Define motivation,clearly explaining the three components of motivation.