Question 1

People with high achievement needs are consistently better performers than people with high affiliation needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to self-determination theory, needs for existence, relatedness, and growth are important for all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bob gives his employees clear instructions and training and then gives them feedback to improve their performance.In expectancy theory terminology, he is boosting ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bob gives his employees clear instructions and...

Question 4

Which of the following is most accurate about the relationship between general cognitive ability and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on mental tasks. 
B) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on manual tasks. 
C) General cognitive ability does not predict performance. 
D) General cognitive ability is a better predictor of performance for more complex tasks. 
E) General cognitive ability predicts performance to the same degree on all tasks. 
A) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on mental tasks. 
B) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on manual tasks. 
C) General cognitive ability does not predict performance. 
D) General cognitive ability is a better predictor of performance for more complex tasks. 
E) General cognitive ability predicts performance to the same degree on all tasks.

Question 5

The need theories of motivation are particularly universal in their applicability across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"An interesting job that pays well" suggests that the job

Accepted Answer

A) meets the motivational requirements of equity theory. 
B) is high in intrinsic motivation. 
C) is high in extrinsic motivation. 
D) is high in intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. 
E) is high in extrinsic but low in intrinsic motivation. 
A) meets the motivational requirements of equity theory. 
B) is high in intrinsic motivation. 
C) is high in extrinsic motivation. 
D) is high in intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. 
E) is high in extrinsic but low in intrinsic motivation.

Question 7

What kind of goals result in more frequent feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) Learning goals 
B) Performance goals 
C) Proximal goals 
D) Distal goals 
E) Specific goals 
A) Learning goals 
B) Performance goals 
C) Proximal goals 
D) Distal goals 
E) Specific goals

Question 8

What are the basic characteristics of highly motivating goals?

Accepted Answer

Goals are most motivational wh

Question 9

A specific high learning goal is more effective than a specific high performance goal and a do your best goal when individuals are learning to perform a simple task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

After a few weeks on the job, you feel that your motivation is ________ because the work is interesting and fun.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a few weeks on the job,...

Question 11

Clarence has been unable to establish friendly, supportive relationships at work.According to Alderfer's ERG theory, this may cause his ________ needs to become stronger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clarence has been unable to establish friendly,...

Question 12

According to Maslow, once an individual has fulfilled his or her belongingness needs, the ________ needs become motivating.

Accepted Answer

A) affiliation 
B) esteem 
C) safety 
D) relatedness 
E) physiological 
A) affiliation 
B) esteem 
C) safety 
D) relatedness 
E) physiological

Question 13

A person who is high in need for achievement will tend to favour ________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A) fairly easy 
B) moderately difficult 
C) very difficult 
D) fairly easy or very difficult 
E) moderately easy 
A) fairly easy 
B) moderately difficult 
C) very difficult 
D) fairly easy or very difficult 
E) moderately easy

Question 14

What is motivation and what are its basic characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Motivation refers to the exten

Question 15

What is the relationship between monetary incentives in goal setting and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal setting has led to performance increases without monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
B) Goal setting has led to performance decreases with monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
C) Goal setting has led to performance decreases when monetary incentives are not provided for goal accomplishment. 
D) Goal setting only leads to performance increases when monetary incentives for goal accomplishment are provided. 
E) It depends on the employees and the incentive. 
A) Goal setting has led to performance increases without monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
B) Goal setting has led to performance decreases with monetary incentives for goal accomplishment. 
C) Goal setting has led to performance decreases when monetary incentives are not provided for goal accomplishment. 
D) Goal setting only leads to performance increases when monetary incentives for goal accomplishment are provided. 
E) It depends on the employees and the incentive.

Question 16

What is the main difference between the need theories and process theories of work motivation?

Accepted Answer

Need theories are concerned wi

Question 17

Which motivation theory seems to translate across cultures best?

Accepted Answer

A) ERG theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Maslow's need hierarchy 
E) McClelland's theory of needs 
A) ERG theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Maslow's need hierarchy 
E) McClelland's theory of needs

Question 18

Equity theory predicts that a person who is underpaid on an hourly basis will reduce inputs and perform at a low level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with McClelland's theory of needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Specific and challenging goals are most beneficial when they are accompanied by ongoing ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specific and challenging goals are most beneficial...

People with high achievement needs are consistently better performers than people with high affiliation needs.

According to self-determination theory, needs for existence, relatedness, and growth are important for all individuals.

Bob gives his employees clear instructions and training and then gives them feedback to improve their performance.In expectancy theory terminology, he is boosting ________.

Which of the following is most accurate about the relationship between general cognitive ability and performance?

The need theories of motivation are particularly universal in their applicability across cultures.

"An interesting job that pays well" suggests that the job

What kind of goals result in more frequent feedback?

What are the basic characteristics of highly motivating goals?

A specific high learning goal is more effective than a specific high performance goal and a do your best goal when individuals are learning to perform a simple task.

After a few weeks on the job, you feel that your motivation is ________ because the work is interesting and fun.

Clarence has been unable to establish friendly, supportive relationships at work.According to Alderfer's ERG theory, this may cause his ________ needs to become stronger.

According to Maslow, once an individual has fulfilled his or her belongingness needs, the ________ needs become motivating.

A person who is high in need for achievement will tend to favour ________ goals.

What is motivation and what are its basic characteristics?

What is the relationship between monetary incentives in goal setting and performance?

What is the main difference between the need theories and process theories of work motivation?

Which motivation theory seems to translate across cultures best?

Equity theory predicts that a person who is underpaid on an hourly basis will reduce inputs and perform at a low level.

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with McClelland's theory of needs.

Specific and challenging goals are most beneficial when they are accompanied by ongoing ________.

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

People with high achievement needs are consistently better performers than people with high affiliation needs.

According to self-determination theory, needs for existence, relatedness, and growth are important for all individuals.

Bob gives his employees clear instructions and training and then gives them feedback to improve their performance.In expectancy theory terminology, he is boosting ________.

Which of the following is most accurate about the relationship between general cognitive ability and performance?

The need theories of motivation are particularly universal in their applicability across cultures.

"An interesting job that pays well" suggests that the job

What kind of goals result in more frequent feedback?

What are the basic characteristics of highly motivating goals?

A specific high learning goal is more effective than a specific high performance goal and a do your best goal when individuals are learning to perform a simple task.

After a few weeks on the job, you feel that your motivation is ________ because the work is interesting and fun.

Clarence has been unable to establish friendly, supportive relationships at work.According to Alderfer's ERG theory, this may cause his ________ needs to become stronger.

According to Maslow, once an individual has fulfilled his or her belongingness needs, the ________ needs become motivating.

A person who is high in need for achievement will tend to favour ________ goals.

What is motivation and what are its basic characteristics?

What is the relationship between monetary incentives in goal setting and performance?

What is the main difference between the need theories and process theories of work motivation?

Which motivation theory seems to translate across cultures best?

Equity theory predicts that a person who is underpaid on an hourly basis will reduce inputs and perform at a low level.

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with McClelland's theory of needs.

Specific and challenging goals are most beneficial when they are accompanied by ongoing ________.

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