Question 1

According to Maslow,

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A) self-actualization needs become weaker as they are gratified. 
B) self-actualization needs become stronger as they are gratified. 
C) self-actualization needs are seldom gratified. 
D) when self-actualization needs are gratified, physiological needs become motivating. 
E) when self-actualization needs are gratified, people are no longer motivated. 
A) self-actualization needs become weaker as they are gratified. 
B) self-actualization needs become stronger as they are gratified. 
C) self-actualization needs are seldom gratified. 
D) when self-actualization needs are gratified, physiological needs become motivating. 
E) when self-actualization needs are gratified, people are no longer motivated. B

Question 2

According to self-determination theory, all people have basic psychological needs for ________, autonomy, and relatedness.

Accepted Answer

competence

Question 3

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic or component of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Effort 
B) Performance 
C) Persistence 
D) Direction 
E) Goals 
A) Effort 
B) Performance 
C) Persistence 
D) Direction 
E) Goals B

Question 4

All three basic psychological needs have been found to be related to autonomous motivation across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Extrinsic motivation is more strongly related to the quality of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You have two co-workers who you like to work with because they are hard workers.Sal says he works hard because of the pay and benefits.Trisha says she works hard because the job gives her feelings of achievement and accomplishment.What can you say about your two co-workers?

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A) Sal has intrinsic motivation and Trisha has intrinsic motivation. 
B) Sal has extrinsic motivation and Trisha has extrinsic motivation. 
C) Sal has autonomous motivation and Trisha has controlled motivation. 
D) Sal has intrinsic motivation and Trisha has extrinsic motivation. 
E) Sal has extrinsic motivation and Trisha has intrinsic motivation. 
A) Sal has intrinsic motivation and Trisha has intrinsic motivation. 
B) Sal has extrinsic motivation and Trisha has extrinsic motivation. 
C) Sal has autonomous motivation and Trisha has controlled motivation. 
D) Sal has intrinsic motivation and Trisha has extrinsic motivation. 
E) Sal has extrinsic motivation and Trisha has intrinsic motivation.

Question 7

Expectancy theory

Accepted Answer

A) applies across cultures because it was formulated to be explicitly cross-cultural. 
B) applies across cultures because of its flexibility. 
C) is most relevant to the Western cultures because of its need-based philosophy. 
D) is most relevant to North America because of its rigid hierarchy. 
E) applies to nearly as many cultures as Maslow's need hierarchy. 
A) applies across cultures because it was formulated to be explicitly cross-cultural. 
B) applies across cultures because of its flexibility. 
C) is most relevant to the Western cultures because of its need-based philosophy. 
D) is most relevant to North America because of its rigid hierarchy. 
E) applies to nearly as many cultures as Maslow's need hierarchy.

Question 8

Which characteristics of motivation refer mainly to the quantity of work an individual produces?

Accepted Answer

A) Effort and persistence 
B) Effort and direction 
C) Persistence and direction 
D) Effort and goals 
E) Persistence and goals 
A) Effort and persistence 
B) Effort and direction 
C) Persistence and direction 
D) Effort and goals 
E) Persistence and goals

Question 9

According to ERG theory, a person whose existence needs are frustrated is likely to regress to a concern with growth needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ goals provide clear markers of progress towards a distal goal because they result in more frequent feedback.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ goals provide clear markers of progress...

Question 11

Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most closely to ________ needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most...

Question 12

According to McClelland's theory, what are the main characteristics of individuals who are high in need of achievement? What types of jobs would likely motivate them?

Accepted Answer

People who are high in need for achievem

Question 13

When people have their basic psychological needs satisfied, their motivation will be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people have their basic psychological needs...

Question 14

Equity theory and expectancy theory are two prominent ________ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equity theory and expectancy theory are two...

Question 15

________ theories are concerned with what motivates workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ theories are concerned with what motivates...

Question 16

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) High need achievers tend to excel in sales jobs. 
B) High need achievers tend to seek out performance feedback. 
C) High need achievers tend to set extremely difficult goals for themselves. 
D) High need for achievement can be acquired through training. 
E) High need achievers prefer situations in which they can take personal responsibility for outcomes. 
A) High need achievers tend to excel in sales jobs. 
B) High need achievers tend to seek out performance feedback. 
C) High need achievers tend to set extremely difficult goals for themselves. 
D) High need for achievement can be acquired through training. 
E) High need achievers prefer situations in which they can take personal responsibility for outcomes.

Question 17

Some researchers have argued that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are incompatible.By this, they mean that

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic rewards may decrease extrinsic motivation. 
B) extrinsic rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation. 
C) extrinsic rewards usually lead to better performance than intrinsic rewards. 
D) intrinsic rewards usually lead to better performance than extrinsic rewards. 
E) when used in combination, they result in lower levels of performance. 
A) intrinsic rewards may decrease extrinsic motivation. 
B) extrinsic rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation. 
C) extrinsic rewards usually lead to better performance than intrinsic rewards. 
D) intrinsic rewards usually lead to better performance than extrinsic rewards. 
E) when used in combination, they result in lower levels of performance.

Question 18

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

Accepted Answer

A) When the job is simple 
B) When individuals have the knowledge and skills to perform the task effectively 
C) When the task is straightforward 
D) When the task is complex 
E) When the task is intrinsically motivating 
A) When the job is simple 
B) When individuals have the knowledge and skills to perform the task effectively 
C) When the task is straightforward 
D) When the task is complex 
E) When the task is intrinsically motivating

Question 19

In the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company, truck drivers were assigned a specific, challenging ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the classic goal setting study conducted...

Question 20

Process theories of motivation are concerned with

Accepted Answer

A) how various factors motivate people. 
B) why various factors motivate people. 
C) when various factors motivate people. 
D) what various factors motivate people. 
E) what various factors motivate people, and how they motivate people. 
A) how various factors motivate people. 
B) why various factors motivate people. 
C) when various factors motivate people. 
D) what various factors motivate people. 
E) what various factors motivate people, and how they motivate people.

According to Maslow,

According to self-determination theory, all people have basic psychological needs for ________, autonomy, and relatedness.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic or component of motivation?

All three basic psychological needs have been found to be related to autonomous motivation across cultures.

Extrinsic motivation is more strongly related to the quality of performance.

You have two co-workers who you like to work with because they are hard workers.Sal says he works hard because of the pay and benefits.Trisha says she works hard because the job gives her feelings of achievement and accomplishment.What can you say about your two co-workers?

Expectancy theory

Which characteristics of motivation refer mainly to the quantity of work an individual produces?

According to ERG theory, a person whose existence needs are frustrated is likely to regress to a concern with growth needs.

________ goals provide clear markers of progress towards a distal goal because they result in more frequent feedback.

Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most closely to ________ needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

According to McClelland's theory, what are the main characteristics of individuals who are high in need of achievement? What types of jobs would likely motivate them?

When people have their basic psychological needs satisfied, their motivation will be ________.

Equity theory and expectancy theory are two prominent ________ theories of motivation.

________ theories are concerned with what motivates workers.

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

Some researchers have argued that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are incompatible.By this, they mean that

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

In the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company, truck drivers were assigned a specific, challenging ________ goal.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 5: Theories of Work Motivation

According to Maslow,

According to self-determination theory, all people have basic psychological needs for ________, autonomy, and relatedness.

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic or component of motivation?

All three basic psychological needs have been found to be related to autonomous motivation across cultures.

Extrinsic motivation is more strongly related to the quality of performance.

You have two co-workers who you like to work with because they are hard workers.Sal says he works hard because of the pay and benefits.Trisha says she works hard because the job gives her feelings of achievement and accomplishment.What can you say about your two co-workers?

Expectancy theory

Which characteristics of motivation refer mainly to the quantity of work an individual produces?

According to ERG theory, a person whose existence needs are frustrated is likely to regress to a concern with growth needs.

________ goals provide clear markers of progress towards a distal goal because they result in more frequent feedback.

Belongingness needs in Maslow's hierarchy correspond most closely to ________ needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

According to McClelland's theory, what are the main characteristics of individuals who are high in need of achievement? What types of jobs would likely motivate them?

When people have their basic psychological needs satisfied, their motivation will be ________.

Equity theory and expectancy theory are two prominent ________ theories of motivation.

________ theories are concerned with what motivates workers.

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

Some researchers have argued that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are incompatible.By this, they mean that

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

In the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company, truck drivers were assigned a specific, challenging ________ goal.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters