Question 1

Goal setting theory claims that which of the following factors are necessary for improvement in job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal commitment and feedback 
B) Salary equity and feedback 
C) Specific organizational goals and goal commitment 
D) Proximal constructs and clear objectives 
A) Goal commitment and feedback 
B) Salary equity and feedback 
C) Specific organizational goals and goal commitment 
D) Proximal constructs and clear objectives A

Question 2

_______________ theories of motivation deal with processes that are close to the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) distal 
B) need 
C) organizational 
D) proximal 
A) distal 
B) need 
C) organizational 
D) proximal D

Question 3

Which of the following is currently the most well supported theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Needs hierarchy theory 
A) Expectancy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Needs hierarchy theory B

Question 4

The Galatea effect is part of which theory?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A recent variation of goal setting theory is a theory that describes a process linking goals and intentions to behaviors.This theory is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) control theory. 
B) goal oriented theory. 
C) action theory. 
D) self-efficacy theory. 
A) control theory. 
B) goal oriented theory. 
C) action theory. 
D) self-efficacy theory.

Question 6

Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-efficacy theory 
B) Needs hierarchy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting theory 
A) Self-efficacy theory 
B) Needs hierarchy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting theory

Question 7

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,achievement and recognition are called _______ factors and can lead to___________.

Accepted Answer

A) motivator;job satisfaction 
B) hygiene;job dissatisfaction 
C) motivator;both job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction 
D) hygiene;both job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction 
A) motivator;job satisfaction 
B) hygiene;job dissatisfaction 
C) motivator;both job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction 
D) hygiene;both job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction

Question 8

Which of the following methods to improve performance is NOT based on self-efficacy theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Informing new employees that the job's failure rate is not as high as commonly thought. 
B) Slowly increasing the difficulty of new tasks. 
C) Providing bonuses for good performance. 
D) Putting employees through a training simulation wherein they can demonstrate successful performance before doing the actual job. 
A) Informing new employees that the job's failure rate is not as high as commonly thought. 
B) Slowly increasing the difficulty of new tasks. 
C) Providing bonuses for good performance. 
D) Putting employees through a training simulation wherein they can demonstrate successful performance before doing the actual job.

Question 9

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 10

In motivation theories,"direction of behavior" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) how long the person engages in the behavior. 
B) which behavior the person chooses. 
C) the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task. 
D) the amount of intention needed to engage in a behavior. 
A) how long the person engages in the behavior. 
B) which behavior the person chooses. 
C) the amount of effort a person expends at doing a task. 
D) the amount of intention needed to engage in a behavior.

Question 11

What is NOT an important factor for goal setting to improve job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific goals 
B) Reward for achieving goals 
C) Feedback on level of success 
D) Employee acceptance of the goal(s) 
A) Specific goals 
B) Reward for achieving goals 
C) Feedback on level of success 
D) Employee acceptance of the goal(s)

Question 12

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 13

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 14

The basic principle behind goal setting theory is that people are motivated to engage in specific behaviors because of

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcements. 
B) perceived equity between their inputs and outputs and those of others. 
C) internal intentions or objectives. 
D) incentives 
A) reinforcements. 
B) perceived equity between their inputs and outputs and those of others. 
C) internal intentions or objectives. 
D) incentives

Question 15

I am confident that if I work hard I will perform well.I strongly desire a promotion,and know that good performance is essential.Unfortunately,I suspect that I won't get promoted even if I perform well.In this case my is high,and my is low.

Accepted Answer

A) valence is;expectancy and instrumentality are 
B) instrumentality and valence are;expectancy is 
C) instrumentality is;expectancy and valence are 
D) expectancy and valence are;instrumentality is 
A) valence is;expectancy and instrumentality are 
B) instrumentality and valence are;expectancy is 
C) instrumentality is;expectancy and valence are 
D) expectancy and valence are;instrumentality is

Question 16

The Galatea effect,in which people's beliefs about their own capabilities lead them to perform better,as in a self-fulfilling prophecy,is most relevant to which theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal-setting theory 
B) Self-efficacy theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Equity theory 
A) Goal-setting theory 
B) Self-efficacy theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Equity theory

Question 17

According to self-efficacy theory,John will work hardest when he

Accepted Answer

A) is confident that he can succeed. 
B) thinks he has a 50% chance of success. 
C) expects to fail. 
D) has no idea whether he can succeed. 
A) is confident that he can succeed. 
B) thinks he has a 50% chance of success. 
C) expects to fail. 
D) has no idea whether he can succeed.

Question 18

_______ people tend to procrastinate,whereas ______ people tend to perform better on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) action-oriented;state-oriented 
B) state-oriented;action-oriented 
C) high self-efficacy;low self-efficacy 
D) low self-efficacy;high self-efficacy 
A) action-oriented;state-oriented 
B) state-oriented;action-oriented 
C) high self-efficacy;low self-efficacy 
D) low self-efficacy;high self-efficacy

Question 19

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which factors are derived from the animal nature of human beings,and underlie job dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) motivator 
B) satisfier 
C) hygiene 
D) dissatsifier 
A) motivator 
B) satisfier 
C) hygiene 
D) dissatsifier

Question 20

The phrase "If at first you don't succeed,try,try again," expresses the need for

Accepted Answer

A) intensity of behavior. 
B) direction of behavior. 
C) persistence of behavior. 
D) self-efficacy regarding behavior. 
A) intensity of behavior. 
B) direction of behavior. 
C) persistence of behavior. 
D) self-efficacy regarding behavior.

Goal setting theory claims that which of the following factors are necessary for improvement in job performance?

_______________ theories of motivation deal with processes that are close to the behavior.

Which of the following is currently the most well supported theory of motivation?

The Galatea effect is part of which theory?

A recent variation of goal setting theory is a theory that describes a process linking goals and intentions to behaviors.This theory is known as:

Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,achievement and recognition are called _ factors and can lead to_____.

Which of the following methods to improve performance is NOT based on self-efficacy theory?

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

In motivation theories,"direction of behavior" refers to

What is NOT an important factor for goal setting to improve job performance?

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

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

The basic principle behind goal setting theory is that people are motivated to engage in specific behaviors because of

I am confident that if I work hard I will perform well.I strongly desire a promotion,and know that good performance is essential.Unfortunately,I suspect that I won't get promoted even if I perform well.In this case my is high,and my is low.

The Galatea effect,in which people's beliefs about their own capabilities lead them to perform better,as in a self-fulfilling prophecy,is most relevant to which theory?

According to self-efficacy theory,John will work hardest when he

_ people tend to procrastinate,whereas people tend to perform better on the job.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which factors are derived from the animal nature of human beings,and underlie job dissatisfaction?

The phrase "If at first you don't succeed,try,try again," expresses the need for

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

Goal setting theory claims that which of the following factors are necessary for improvement in job performance?

_______________ theories of motivation deal with processes that are close to the behavior.

Which of the following is currently the most well supported theory of motivation?

The Galatea effect is part of which theory?

A recent variation of goal setting theory is a theory that describes a process linking goals and intentions to behaviors.This theory is known as:

Which theory of motivation has been the most useful for I/O psychologists?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,achievement and recognition are called _______ factors and can lead to___________.

Which of the following methods to improve performance is NOT based on self-efficacy theory?

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

In motivation theories,"direction of behavior" refers to

What is NOT an important factor for goal setting to improve job performance?

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

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

The basic principle behind goal setting theory is that people are motivated to engage in specific behaviors because of

I am confident that if I work hard I will perform well.I strongly desire a promotion,and know that good performance is essential.Unfortunately,I suspect that I won't get promoted even if I perform well.In this case my is high,and my is low.

The Galatea effect,in which people's beliefs about their own capabilities lead them to perform better,as in a self-fulfilling prophecy,is most relevant to which theory?

According to self-efficacy theory,John will work hardest when he

_______ people tend to procrastinate,whereas ______ people tend to perform better on the job.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which factors are derived from the animal nature of human beings,and underlie job dissatisfaction?

The phrase "If at first you don't succeed,try,try again," expresses the need for

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

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,achievement and recognition are called _ factors and can lead to_____.

_ people tend to procrastinate,whereas people tend to perform better on the job.