Question 1

The text defines ________ as the extent to which a member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The text defines ________ as the extent...

Question 2

Intrinsic motivation is more strongly related to the ________ of performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Intrinsic motivation is more strongly related to...

Question 3

The mechanisms of goal setting include direction, effort, persistence, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mechanisms of goal setting include direction,...

Question 4

________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance on mundane tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance...

Question 5

According to McClelland, people with high needs for affiliation are likely to be good salespersons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

After several months on your new job, you find that your motivation is controlled.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) You are motivated because you like what you are doing. 
B) You are motivated because the boss likes you. 
C) You are motivated because you like your boss. 
D) You are motivated because of the rewards you receive. 
E) You are motivated because you have to be. 
A) You are motivated because you like what you are doing. 
B) You are motivated because the boss likes you. 
C) You are motivated because you like your boss. 
D) You are motivated because of the rewards you receive. 
E) You are motivated because you have to be.

Question 7

Providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative is known as

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsic motivation. 
B) extrinsic motivation. 
C) autonomy support. 
D) controlled motivation. 
E) autonomous motivation. 
A) intrinsic motivation. 
B) extrinsic motivation. 
C) autonomy support. 
D) controlled motivation. 
E) autonomous motivation.

Question 8

After meeting with her sales manager, Susan began to break down her quarterly sales target into monthly and then weekly benchmarks.These are ________ goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After meeting with her sales manager, Susan...

Question 9

Which of the following is most likely to stimulate intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) High pay 
B) Challenging job 
C) Close supervision 
D) Generous fringe benefits 
E) Company policies 
A) High pay 
B) Challenging job 
C) Close supervision 
D) Generous fringe benefits 
E) Company policies

Question 10

Participation in goal setting is necessary for goals to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People high in need for achievement tend to set remarkably difficult performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Imagine workers who are underpaid on an hourly basis.According to equity theory, if these people remain employed their productivity will be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imagine workers who are underpaid on an...

Question 13

What components of expectancy theory should goal specificity strengthen?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy 
B) Instrumentality 
C) Valence 
D) Expectancy and instrumentality 
E) Expectancy and valence 
A) Expectancy 
B) Instrumentality 
C) Valence 
D) Expectancy and instrumentality 
E) Expectancy and valence

Question 14

According to self-determination theory, three basic physiological needs are important for all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are the mechanisms that explain the relationship between goals and performance?

Accepted Answer

The mechanisms of go

Question 16

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance, which of the following is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Setting a high performance goal will be most effective. 
B) Setting a specific learning goal will be most effective. 
C) Setting a high performance goal and a high learning goal will be most effective. 
D) Setting a do your best goal will be most effective. 
E) Setting a high performance goal and a low learning goal will be most effective. 
A) Setting a high performance goal will be most effective. 
B) Setting a specific learning goal will be most effective. 
C) Setting a high performance goal and a high learning goal will be most effective. 
D) Setting a do your best goal will be most effective. 
E) Setting a high performance goal and a low learning goal will be most effective.

Question 17

General cognitive ability predicts

Accepted Answer

A) learning, training, career success, and job satisfaction. 
B) learning, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
C) motivation, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
D) learning, training, career success, and job performance. 
E) motivation, training, career success, and job performance. 
A) learning, training, career success, and job satisfaction. 
B) learning, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
C) motivation, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
D) learning, training, career success, and job performance. 
E) motivation, training, career success, and job performance.

Question 18

All three basic psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in different countries, however, the ________ of the relationships varies across countries for competence and autonomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All three basic psychological needs are related...

Question 19

The Big Smelly Cheese Company has realized that employees are only motivated if they are promised extrinsic rewards or if the supervisor is carefully watching over them.This made it difficult to keep employees motivated and it has not improved job performance.Therefore, Mr.Stink, the owner of the company, has decided that they need to change their approach to motivation and focus more on autonomous motivation.Do you think this is a good idea? Use self-determination theory to explain what Mr.Stink needs to do and if it will work.Be sure to indicate what he will have to do if he wants his employees' motivation to be autonomous.

Accepted Answer

This is a good idea because when employe

Question 20

The effect of ________ goal setting on performance is similar to the effect of individual goal setting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The effect of ________ goal setting on...

The text defines ________ as the extent to which a member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.

Intrinsic motivation is more strongly related to the ________ of performance.

The mechanisms of goal setting include direction, effort, persistence, and ________.

________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance on mundane tasks.

According to McClelland, people with high needs for affiliation are likely to be good salespersons.

After several months on your new job, you find that your motivation is controlled.What does this mean?

Providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative is known as

After meeting with her sales manager, Susan began to break down her quarterly sales target into monthly and then weekly benchmarks.These are ________ goals.

Which of the following is most likely to stimulate intrinsic motivation?

Participation in goal setting is necessary for goals to improve performance.

People high in need for achievement tend to set remarkably difficult performance goals.

Imagine workers who are underpaid on an hourly basis.According to equity theory, if these people remain employed their productivity will be ________.

What components of expectancy theory should goal specificity strengthen?

According to self-determination theory, three basic physiological needs are important for all individuals.

What are the mechanisms that explain the relationship between goals and performance?

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance, which of the following is most accurate?

General cognitive ability predicts

All three basic psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in different countries, however, the ________ of the relationships varies across countries for competence and autonomy.

The effect of ________ goal setting on performance is similar to the effect of individual goal setting.

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

The text defines ________ as the extent to which a member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.

Intrinsic motivation is more strongly related to the ________ of performance.

The mechanisms of goal setting include direction, effort, persistence, and ________.

________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance on mundane tasks.

According to McClelland, people with high needs for affiliation are likely to be good salespersons.

After several months on your new job, you find that your motivation is controlled.What does this mean?

Providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative is known as

After meeting with her sales manager, Susan began to break down her quarterly sales target into monthly and then weekly benchmarks.These are ________ goals.

Which of the following is most likely to stimulate intrinsic motivation?

Participation in goal setting is necessary for goals to improve performance.

People high in need for achievement tend to set remarkably difficult performance goals.

Imagine workers who are underpaid on an hourly basis.According to equity theory, if these people remain employed their productivity will be ________.

What components of expectancy theory should goal specificity strengthen?

According to self-determination theory, three basic physiological needs are important for all individuals.

What are the mechanisms that explain the relationship between goals and performance?

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance, which of the following is most accurate?

General cognitive ability predicts

All three basic psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in different countries, however, the ________ of the relationships varies across countries for competence and autonomy.

The effect of ________ goal setting on performance is similar to the effect of individual goal setting.

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