Question 1

Which motivational theory states that people are motivated to achieve a condition of fairness in their dealings with other people?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Recently,the research into equity theory has shifted from an emphasis on fairness in _________ to a concern with _________.

Accepted Answer

A) reward distribution process;allocation of rewards 
B) allocation of rewards;reward distribution process 
C) procedural justice;overpayment inequity 
D) underpayment inequity;overpayment inequity 
A) reward distribution process;allocation of rewards 
B) allocation of rewards;reward distribution process 
C) procedural justice;overpayment inequity 
D) underpayment inequity;overpayment inequity

Question 3

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

Question 4

An internal state that induces a person to engage in specific behaviors is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) intensity. 
B) stress. 
C) motivation. 
D) persistence. 
A) intensity. 
B) stress. 
C) motivation. 
D) persistence.

Question 5

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 6

Goal setting theory predicts that people will exert effort toward accomplishing their goals and that job performance is a function of:

Accepted Answer

A) the goals set 
B) the rewards offered 
C) learning orientation 
D) action processes 
A) the goals set 
B) the rewards offered 
C) learning orientation 
D) action processes

Question 7

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 8

In which of the following situations is Person A most likely to be experiencing underpayment 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

Question 9

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 10

Research suggests that self-efficacy might operate through

Accepted Answer

A) the setting of goals. 
B) increasing instrumentalities. 
C) the provision of feedback. 
D) increasing justice. 
A) the setting of goals. 
B) increasing instrumentalities. 
C) the provision of feedback. 
D) increasing justice.

Question 11

Motivation has to do with the of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) intensity 
B) direction 
C) persistence 
D) All of the above 
A) intensity 
B) direction 
C) persistence 
D) All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory are true?

Accepted Answer

A) Research has shown that performance is unrelated to the individual components of Expectancy theory. 
B) Force scores are more strongly related to job performance than to measure of effort. 
C) Research has shown that performance is unrelated to the multivariate combination of the components of Expectancy theory.. 
D) Expectancy theory can predict a person's choice of behavior from two or more options. 
A) Research has shown that performance is unrelated to the individual components of Expectancy theory. 
B) Force scores are more strongly related to job performance than to measure of effort. 
C) Research has shown that performance is unrelated to the multivariate combination of the components of Expectancy theory.. 
D) Expectancy theory can predict a person's choice of behavior from two or more options.

Question 13

Which of the following LEAST describes a state-oriented person?

Accepted Answer

A) sets goals 
B) has difficulty committing to a course of action 
C) is easily distracted 
D) tends to give up when faced with setbacks 
A) sets goals 
B) has difficulty committing to a course of action 
C) is easily distracted 
D) tends to give up when faced with setbacks

Question 14

Which of the following is a proximal motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's hierarchy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Herzberg's two factor theory 
D) None of the above 
A) Maslow's hierarchy theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Herzberg's two factor theory 
D) None of the above

Question 15

If you get an "A" on this exam you will definitely get an "A" in the course,and if you get an "A" in the course your parents will give you a SUV.Unfortunately,no matter how hard you study you don't think you can get an "A." In this case your ________ is high,and your 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

Which of the following is NOT necessary for goal setting to be effective at improving job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees must be permitted to set their own goals. 
B) Employees must have goal commitment. 
C) Employees must receive feedback. 
D) The goal must be difficult. 
A) Employees must be permitted to set their own goals. 
B) Employees must have goal commitment. 
C) Employees must receive feedback. 
D) The goal must be difficult.

Question 17

According to Equity Theory,which is NOT an action an employee will take in response to feelings of inequity?

Accepted Answer

A) change inputs 
B) change outputs 
C) withdraw from the work situation 
D) change valence 
A) change inputs 
B) change outputs 
C) withdraw from the work situation 
D) change valence

Question 18

Assume that Joyce's physiological and safety needs are met,but her other needs are not met.According to Maslow's need hierarchy theory,Joyce is most likely to be motivated by her ________ needs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

The need theory approach to motivation views motivation as resulting from which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcements 
B) people's values and perceptions of fairness 
C) people's beliefs about themselves 
D) people's desires for certain things 
A) reinforcements 
B) people's values and perceptions of fairness 
C) people's beliefs about themselves 
D) people's desires for certain things

Question 20

Control theory suggests that in response to discrepancies between feedback on performance and goals,individuals will:

Accepted Answer

A) change inputs or outcomes 
B) withdraw from the situation 
C) change behavior or goals 
D) change self-efficacy and expectancy 
A) change inputs or outcomes 
B) withdraw from the situation 
C) change behavior or goals 
D) change self-efficacy and expectancy

Which motivational theory states that people are motivated to achieve a condition of fairness in their dealings with other people?

Recently,the research into equity theory has shifted from an emphasis on fairness in _ to a concern with _.

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

An internal state that induces a person to engage in specific behaviors is defined as

Which of the following theories does NOT specifically incorporate goals?

Goal setting theory predicts that people will exert effort toward accomplishing their goals and that job performance is a function of:

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

In which of the following situations is Person A most likely to be experiencing underpayment inequity?

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.

Research suggests that self-efficacy might operate through

Motivation has to do with the of behavior.

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory are true?

Which of the following LEAST describes a state-oriented person?

Which of the following is a proximal motivation theory?

If you get an "A" on this exam you will definitely get an "A" in the course,and if you get an "A" in the course your parents will give you a SUV.Unfortunately,no matter how hard you study you don't think you can get an "A." In this case your ________ is high,and your is low.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for goal setting to be effective at improving job performance?

According to Equity Theory,which is NOT an action an employee will take in response to feelings of inequity?

Assume that Joyce's physiological and safety needs are met,but her other needs are not met.According to Maslow's need hierarchy theory,Joyce is most likely to be motivated by her ________ needs.

The need theory approach to motivation views motivation as resulting from which of the following?

Control theory suggests that in response to discrepancies between feedback on performance and goals,individuals will:

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

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Exam 8: Theories of Employee Motivation

Which motivational theory states that people are motivated to achieve a condition of fairness in their dealings with other people?

Recently,the research into equity theory has shifted from an emphasis on fairness in _________ to a concern with _________.

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

An internal state that induces a person to engage in specific behaviors is defined as

Which of the following theories does NOT specifically incorporate goals?

Goal setting theory predicts that people will exert effort toward accomplishing their goals and that job performance is a function of:

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

In which of the following situations is Person A most likely to be experiencing underpayment inequity?

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.

Research suggests that self-efficacy might operate through

Motivation has to do with the of behavior.

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory are true?

Which of the following LEAST describes a state-oriented person?

Which of the following is a proximal motivation theory?

If you get an "A" on this exam you will definitely get an "A" in the course,and if you get an "A" in the course your parents will give you a SUV.Unfortunately,no matter how hard you study you don't think you can get an "A." In this case your ________ is high,and your is low.

Which of the following is NOT necessary for goal setting to be effective at improving job performance?

According to Equity Theory,which is NOT an action an employee will take in response to feelings of inequity?

Assume that Joyce's physiological and safety needs are met,but her other needs are not met.According to Maslow's need hierarchy theory,Joyce is most likely to be motivated by her ________ needs.

The need theory approach to motivation views motivation as resulting from which of the following?

Control theory suggests that in response to discrepancies between feedback on performance and goals,individuals will:

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

Recently,the research into equity theory has shifted from an emphasis on fairness in _ to a concern with _.