Question 1

The subjective probability that a person has about his or her ability to perform a particular behavior is

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy. 
B) Expectancy. 
C) Valence. 
D) Instrumentality. 
A) Self-efficacy. 
B) Expectancy. 
C) Valence. 
D) Instrumentality. B

Question 2

You want to do well in your classes,and so you attend every single class meeting and keep up with the readings every single week until the end.Which aspect of motivation have you demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Reinforcement theory takes a global view and states that behavior is a function of a person's global context. 
B) Equity theory states that people value fair and equitable treatment by their organizations. 
C) Goal-setting theory posits that people's behaviors are directed by conscious goals and objectives. 
D) A person with low self-efficacy concerning the achievement of a goal is not likely to reach the goal 
A) Reinforcement theory takes a global view and states that behavior is a function of a person's global context. 
B) Equity theory states that people value fair and equitable treatment by their organizations. 
C) Goal-setting theory posits that people's behaviors are directed by conscious goals and objectives. 
D) A person with low self-efficacy concerning the achievement of a goal is not likely to reach the goal A

Question 4

Which theory best explains the following scenario? A hungry person is not concerned with the danger or punishment and steals food anyway.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy theory 
B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory 
C) Herzberg's two factor theory 
D) Expectancy theory 
A) Self-efficacy theory 
B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory 
C) Herzberg's two factor theory 
D) Expectancy theory

Question 5

According to action theory,___________ are specific steps chosen to accomplish the goals.

Accepted Answer

A) action orientation 
B) plans 
C) action processes 
D) strategies 
A) action orientation 
B) plans 
C) action processes 
D) strategies

Question 6

In Herberg's theory,motivators are similar to Maslow's ___________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) love 
B) physiological 
C) self-actualization 
D) safety 
A) love 
B) physiological 
C) self-actualization 
D) safety

Question 7

__________ justice has been shown to be more important to women and ________ justice is more important to men.

Accepted Answer

A) procedural; distributive 
B) distributive; procedural 
C) equity; procedural 
D) equity; distributive 
A) procedural; distributive 
B) distributive; procedural 
C) equity; procedural 
D) equity; distributive

Question 8

____________________ is concerned with the fairness of the reward distribution process as opposed to the results of that distribution.

Accepted Answer

A) Distributive justice 
B) Equity theory 
C) Procedural justice 
D) Social justice 
A) Distributive justice 
B) Equity theory 
C) Procedural justice 
D) Social justice

Question 9

A monthly salary is an example of a(n)_________ reward.

Accepted Answer

A) tangible 
B) intangible 
C) implicit 
D) incentive 
A) tangible 
B) intangible 
C) implicit 
D) incentive

Question 10

With systems,rewards are contingent on individual units of productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) implicit reward 
B) expectancy reward 
C) tangible pay 
D) incentive 
A) implicit reward 
B) expectancy reward 
C) tangible pay 
D) incentive

Question 11

John sweeps hard and fast whereas Bob sweeps light and slowly.Bob has ________ than John.

Accepted Answer

A) less direction 
B) more persistence 
C) less intensity 
D) less persistence 
A) less direction 
B) more persistence 
C) less intensity 
D) less persistence

Question 12

Which theory of motivation claims that the value of the expectancy times the valence times the instrumentality equals motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Reinforcement theory 
D) Self-efficacy theory 
A) Equity theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Reinforcement theory 
D) Self-efficacy theory

Question 13

Self-efficacy is most similar to the concept of ________ in expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) self-confidence 
B) valence 
C) instrumentality 
D) expectancy 
A) self-confidence 
B) valence 
C) instrumentality 
D) expectancy

Question 14

Which of the following is currently the most popular theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Reinforcement theory 
A) Expectancy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Reinforcement theory

Question 15

George is trying to decide whether to study for his exam.Although he is confident that he knows how to study,he is completely certain that even if he studies he will not pass the exam.According to Expectancy theory,George's motivation to study is low because his _____________ is low.

Accepted Answer

A) valence 
B) instrumentality 
C) expectancy 
D) self-efficacy 
A) valence 
B) instrumentality 
C) expectancy 
D) self-efficacy

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a drawback of goal setting theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Difficult goals can lower performance when stress is high. 
B) Complex jobs and multiple goals are associated with lower performance. 
C) Working on one goal can prevent achieving another. 
D) Lack of research support. 
A) Difficult goals can lower performance when stress is high. 
B) Complex jobs and multiple goals are associated with lower performance. 
C) Working on one goal can prevent achieving another. 
D) Lack of research support.

Question 17

When using equity theory to compare employees,what is most important?

Accepted Answer

A) Which employee has more inputs. 
B) Which employee has more outputs. 
C) Which employee has the greatest sum of outputs and inputs. 
D) The ratio of inputs to outputs. 
A) Which employee has more inputs. 
B) Which employee has more outputs. 
C) Which employee has the greatest sum of outputs and inputs. 
D) The ratio of inputs to outputs.

Question 18

Which of the following theories does NOT specifically incorporate goals?

Accepted Answer

A) goal setting theory 
B) expectancy theory 
C) action theory 
D) control theory 
A) goal setting theory 
B) expectancy theory 
C) action theory 
D) control theory

Question 19

You have noticed that most of all the associates in your same position are getting the same rewards for doing a good job.What motivational theory is your boss using?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity Theory 
B) Goal setting Theory 
C) Expectancy Theory 
D) Reinforcement Theory 
A) Equity Theory 
B) Goal setting Theory 
C) Expectancy Theory 
D) Reinforcement Theory

Question 20

In which of the following situations is Person A experiencing overpayment inequity?

Accepted Answer

A) Person A: inputs = 10,outcomes = 10 Person B: inputs = 20,outcomes = 20 
B) Person A: inputs = 20,outcomes = 40 Person B: inputs = 10,outcomes = 30 
C) Person A: inputs = 20,outcomes = 5 Person B: inputs = 40,outcomes = 10 
D) Person A: inputs = 20,outcomes = 20 Person B: inputs = 40,outcomes = 20 
A) Person A: inputs = 10,outcomes = 10 Person B: inputs = 20,outcomes = 20 
B) Person A: inputs = 20,outcomes = 40 Person B: inputs = 10,outcomes = 30 
C) Person A: inputs = 20,outcomes = 5 Person B: inputs = 40,outcomes = 10 
D) Person A: inputs = 20,outcomes = 20 Person B: inputs = 40,outcomes = 20

The subjective probability that a person has about his or her ability to perform a particular behavior is

You want to do well in your classes,and so you attend every single class meeting and keep up with the readings every single week until the end.Which aspect of motivation have you demonstrated?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which theory best explains the following scenario? A hungry person is not concerned with the danger or punishment and steals food anyway.

According to action theory,___________ are specific steps chosen to accomplish the goals.

In Herberg's theory,motivators are similar to Maslow's ___________ needs.

__ justice has been shown to be more important to women and justice is more important to men.

____________________ is concerned with the fairness of the reward distribution process as opposed to the results of that distribution.

A monthly salary is an example of a(n)_________ reward.

With systems,rewards are contingent on individual units of productivity.

John sweeps hard and fast whereas Bob sweeps light and slowly.Bob has ________ than John.

Which theory of motivation claims that the value of the expectancy times the valence times the instrumentality equals motivation?

Self-efficacy is most similar to the concept of ________ in expectancy theory.

Which of the following is currently the most popular theory of motivation?

George is trying to decide whether to study for his exam.Although he is confident that he knows how to study,he is completely certain that even if he studies he will not pass the exam.According to Expectancy theory,George's motivation to study is low because his _____________ is low.

Which of the following is NOT a drawback of goal setting theory?

When using equity theory to compare employees,what is most important?

Which of the following theories does NOT specifically incorporate goals?

You have noticed that most of all the associates in your same position are getting the same rewards for doing a good job.What motivational theory is your boss using?

In which of the following situations is Person A experiencing overpayment inequity?

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

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Exam 8: Theories of Employee Motivation

The subjective probability that a person has about his or her ability to perform a particular behavior is

You want to do well in your classes,and so you attend every single class meeting and keep up with the readings every single week until the end.Which aspect of motivation have you demonstrated?

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which theory best explains the following scenario? A hungry person is not concerned with the danger or punishment and steals food anyway.

According to action theory,___________ are specific steps chosen to accomplish the goals.

In Herberg's theory,motivators are similar to Maslow's ___________ needs.

__________ justice has been shown to be more important to women and ________ justice is more important to men.

____________________ is concerned with the fairness of the reward distribution process as opposed to the results of that distribution.

A monthly salary is an example of a(n)_________ reward.

With systems,rewards are contingent on individual units of productivity.

John sweeps hard and fast whereas Bob sweeps light and slowly.Bob has ________ than John.

Which theory of motivation claims that the value of the expectancy times the valence times the instrumentality equals motivation?

Self-efficacy is most similar to the concept of ________ in expectancy theory.

Which of the following is currently the most popular theory of motivation?

George is trying to decide whether to study for his exam.Although he is confident that he knows how to study,he is completely certain that even if he studies he will not pass the exam.According to Expectancy theory,George's motivation to study is low because his _____________ is low.

Which of the following is NOT a drawback of goal setting theory?

When using equity theory to compare employees,what is most important?

Which of the following theories does NOT specifically incorporate goals?

You have noticed that most of all the associates in your same position are getting the same rewards for doing a good job.What motivational theory is your boss using?

In which of the following situations is Person A experiencing overpayment inequity?

Introduction

Research Methods in I0 Psychology

Job Analysis

Performance Appraisal

Assessment Methods for Selection and Placement

Selecting Employees

Training

Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Productive and Counterproductive Employee Behavior

Occupational Health Psychology

Work Groups and Work Teams

Leadership and Power in Organizations

Organizational Development and Theory

Filters

__ justice has been shown to be more important to women and justice is more important to men.