Question 1

__________ is the process of developing, negotiating, and formalizing the targets or objectives that a person is responsible for accomplishing.

Accepted Answer

Goal-setting

Question 2

Research indicates that general goals are much more motivational than specific goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of the use of Maslow's needs hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not pertinent for cultures outside of the United States. 
B)  It should be consistent across different cultures. 
C)  It can vary across cultures. 
D)  It is more effective in non-United States cultures. 
E)  It is not commonly used outside of the United States. 
A)  It is not pertinent for cultures outside of the United States. 
B)  It should be consistent across different cultures. 
C)  It can vary across cultures. 
D)  It is more effective in non-United States cultures. 
E)  It is not commonly used outside of the United States. C

Question 4

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, hygiene factors involve __________ and affect __________.

Accepted Answer

job contex

Question 5

Social comparison is the basic foundation of which theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Equity 
C)  Expectancy 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  ERG 
A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Equity 
C)  Expectancy 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  ERG

Question 6

According to Alderfer, which needs reflect a desire for satisfying interpersonal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Existence 
B)  Esteem 
C)  Relatedness 
D)  Self-actualization 
E)  Growth 
A)  Existence 
B)  Esteem 
C)  Relatedness 
D)  Self-actualization 
E)  Growth

Question 7

Maslow's social needs tend to be more important in more collectivist societies like Mexico, thereby challenging the structured approach to the pyramid across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The degree to which the rules and procedures specified by policies are properly followed in all cases to which they are applied is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive justice 
B)  instrumentality 
C)  procedural justice 
D)  interactional justice 
E)  organizational justice 
A)  distributive justice 
B)  instrumentality 
C)  procedural justice 
D)  interactional justice 
E)  organizational justice

Question 9

Which of the following comparisons of Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's needs hierarchy is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  ERG theory collapses Maslow's five need levels into two need categories. 
B)  ERG theory includes a frustration-digression component, but Maslow's theory does not. 
C)  ERG theory contends that more than one need may be activated at a particular point in time, whereas Maslow's theory does not. 
D)  ERG theory provides a timeline for action, but Maslow's theory does not. 
E)  ERG theory focuses on the consequences of an individual's behavior, whereas Maslow's theory does not. 
A)  ERG theory collapses Maslow's five need levels into two need categories. 
B)  ERG theory includes a frustration-digression component, but Maslow's theory does not. 
C)  ERG theory contends that more than one need may be activated at a particular point in time, whereas Maslow's theory does not. 
D)  ERG theory provides a timeline for action, but Maslow's theory does not. 
E)  ERG theory focuses on the consequences of an individual's behavior, whereas Maslow's theory does not.

Question 10

How do content theories of motivation and process theories of motivation differ?

Accepted Answer

Content theories focus primarily on indi

Question 11

Which of the following statements about goal setting is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Specific goals are more likely to lead to higher performance than are no goals or vague or very general ones. 
B)  Task feedback, or knowledge of results, is likely to motivate people toward higher performance by encouraging the setting of higher performance goals. 
C)  Goals are most likely to lead to higher performance when people have the abilities and the feelings of self-efficacy required to accomplish them. 
D)  Goals are most likely to motivate people toward higher performance when they are accepted and there is commitment to them. 
E)  Less difficult goals are more likely to lead to higher performance than are more difficult goals. 
A)  Specific goals are more likely to lead to higher performance than are no goals or vague or very general ones. 
B)  Task feedback, or knowledge of results, is likely to motivate people toward higher performance by encouraging the setting of higher performance goals. 
C)  Goals are most likely to lead to higher performance when people have the abilities and the feelings of self-efficacy required to accomplish them. 
D)  Goals are most likely to motivate people toward higher performance when they are accepted and there is commitment to them. 
E)  Less difficult goals are more likely to lead to higher performance than are more difficult goals.

Question 12

Briefly describe the focus of each of the content theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The content theories of motivation focus

Question 13

Even with a great deal of support for the research on expectancy theory, there are still questions remaining on the multiplier effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is equity theory? What is the difference between felt negative inequity and felt positive inequity? What are some of the actions that employees can take to restore equity?

Accepted Answer

Equity theory argues that people will ac

Question 15

According to acquired needs theory, people with a high need for achievement prefer group responsibilities, weak goals, and infrequent performance feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Herzberg, hygiene factors are sources of job satisfaction and motivator factors are sources of job dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Interestingly, Locke and Latham's research confirmed that "easy" and "do your best" goals result in the highest performance levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Alderfer's theory, growth needs refer to the desire for continued business growth and development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of the following statements about the equity theory of motivation are correct EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a content theory of motivation. 
B)  It is best known through the work of J. Stacy Adams. 
C)  Its essence is that perceived inequity is a motivating state. 
D)  It holds that people try to resolve the inequities they perceive they are experiencing. 
E)  It holds that people who feel underpaid will reduce their work efforts to compensate for missing rewards. 
A)  It is a content theory of motivation. 
B)  It is best known through the work of J. Stacy Adams. 
C)  Its essence is that perceived inequity is a motivating state. 
D)  It holds that people try to resolve the inequities they perceive they are experiencing. 
E)  It holds that people who feel underpaid will reduce their work efforts to compensate for missing rewards.

Question 20

The ERG theory contends that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  only one need may be activated at the same time 
B)  only two needs may be activated at the same time 
C)  more than one need may be activated at the same time 
D)  all three needs may not be activated at the same time 
E)  less than two needs must be activated at the same time 
A)  only one need may be activated at the same time 
B)  only two needs may be activated at the same time 
C)  more than one need may be activated at the same time 
D)  all three needs may not be activated at the same time 
E)  less than two needs must be activated at the same time

__________ is the process of developing, negotiating, and formalizing the targets or objectives that a person is responsible for accomplishing.

Research indicates that general goals are much more motivational than specific goals.

Which of the following is true of the use of Maslow's needs hierarchy?

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, hygiene factors involve and affect .

Social comparison is the basic foundation of which theory?

According to Alderfer, which needs reflect a desire for satisfying interpersonal relationships?

Maslow's social needs tend to be more important in more collectivist societies like Mexico, thereby challenging the structured approach to the pyramid across cultures.

The degree to which the rules and procedures specified by policies are properly followed in all cases to which they are applied is known as __________.

Which of the following comparisons of Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's needs hierarchy is correct?

How do content theories of motivation and process theories of motivation differ?

Which of the following statements about goal setting is INCORRECT?

Briefly describe the focus of each of the content theories of motivation.

Even with a great deal of support for the research on expectancy theory, there are still questions remaining on the multiplier effect.

What is equity theory? What is the difference between felt negative inequity and felt positive inequity? What are some of the actions that employees can take to restore equity?

According to acquired needs theory, people with a high need for achievement prefer group responsibilities, weak goals, and infrequent performance feedback.

According to Herzberg, hygiene factors are sources of job satisfaction and motivator factors are sources of job dissatisfaction.

Interestingly, Locke and Latham's research confirmed that "easy" and "do your best" goals result in the highest performance levels.

According to Alderfer's theory, growth needs refer to the desire for continued business growth and development.

All of the following statements about the equity theory of motivation are correct EXCEPT:

The ERG theory contends that __________.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 5: Motivation

__________ is the process of developing, negotiating, and formalizing the targets or objectives that a person is responsible for accomplishing.

Research indicates that general goals are much more motivational than specific goals.

Which of the following is true of the use of Maslow's needs hierarchy?

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, hygiene factors involve __________ and affect __________.

Social comparison is the basic foundation of which theory?

According to Alderfer, which needs reflect a desire for satisfying interpersonal relationships?

Maslow's social needs tend to be more important in more collectivist societies like Mexico, thereby challenging the structured approach to the pyramid across cultures.

The degree to which the rules and procedures specified by policies are properly followed in all cases to which they are applied is known as __________.

Which of the following comparisons of Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's needs hierarchy is correct?

How do content theories of motivation and process theories of motivation differ?

Which of the following statements about goal setting is INCORRECT?

Briefly describe the focus of each of the content theories of motivation.

Even with a great deal of support for the research on expectancy theory, there are still questions remaining on the multiplier effect.

What is equity theory? What is the difference between felt negative inequity and felt positive inequity? What are some of the actions that employees can take to restore equity?

According to acquired needs theory, people with a high need for achievement prefer group responsibilities, weak goals, and infrequent performance feedback.

According to Herzberg, hygiene factors are sources of job satisfaction and motivator factors are sources of job dissatisfaction.

Interestingly, Locke and Latham's research confirmed that "easy" and "do your best" goals result in the highest performance levels.

According to Alderfer's theory, growth needs refer to the desire for continued business growth and development.

All of the following statements about the equity theory of motivation are correct EXCEPT:

The ERG theory contends that __________.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, hygiene factors involve and affect .