Exam 7: Motivation: From Concept to Application

Behaviourism argues that behaviour follows stimuli in a relatively unthinking manner.

What is self-efficacy?

According to the self-determination theory,when extrinsic rewards are given to someone for performing an interesting task,it causes intrinsic interest in the task itself to decline.

According to Herzberg,pay is a motivation factor.

________ has been called "the most widely legislated form of employee involvement around the world".

Two-factor theory suggests that extrinsic factors such as ________ cause dissatisfaction.

Which of the following bases its reward on historical performance?

According to goal-setting theory,a generalised goal will produce a higher level of output than a specific goal.

Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

Which of the following would be an example of a job with the characteristic of high task significance?

A recent survey of over 5,000 US-based HR professionals found that only about 20% of organisations allowed employees to telecommute.

What type of motivation are non-financial incentives more likely to be useful for?

Employee compensation will decline if performance declines in variable-pay programs.

Explain self-determination theory.

Which of the following statements about the physical and social context of work is FALSE?

Flexible benefit programs can accommodate differences in employee needs based on:

Which one of the following would Herzberg classify as a hygiene factor?

Which of Maslow's hierarchy of needs deals with satisfying one's need for hunger,thirst,and sex?

________ proposed that intentions to work toward a goal are a major source of work motivation.

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