Question 1

Good performance leads to ________ if that performance is rewarded, and in turn leads to good performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Good performance leads to ________ if that...

Question 2

The size of relationships for all three basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Al told his friends that "the job makes me feel good about myself.I feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of the day." Al is probably

Accepted Answer

A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) extrinsically motivated. 
C) fulfilling his relatedness needs on the job. 
D) experiencing inequity. 
E) self-actualized. 
A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) extrinsically motivated. 
C) fulfilling his relatedness needs on the job. 
D) experiencing inequity. 
E) self-actualized.

Question 5

What need(s)vary in the size of the relationship with autonomous motivation across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Competence and relatedness 
B) Relatedness and autonomy 
C) Competence and autonomy 
D) Relatedness, competence, and autonomy 
E) Autonomy 
A) Competence and relatedness 
B) Relatedness and autonomy 
C) Competence and autonomy 
D) Relatedness, competence, and autonomy 
E) Autonomy

Question 6

Which of the following is most accurate concerning participation in goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Participation in goal setting always increases performance. 
B) Participation in goal setting never increases performance. 
C) Participation in goal setting sometimes increases performance and sometimes it does not. 
D) Participation should never be used for goal setting in a climate of distrust between employees and management. 
E) Participation in goal setting almost always results in the setting of less difficult goals. 
A) Participation in goal setting always increases performance. 
B) Participation in goal setting never increases performance. 
C) Participation in goal setting sometimes increases performance and sometimes it does not. 
D) Participation should never be used for goal setting in a climate of distrust between employees and management. 
E) Participation in goal setting almost always results in the setting of less difficult goals.

Question 7

In collective cultures it is often observed that groups favour an equality norm for reward allocation.Which theory's motivational premises does this norm most clearly contradict?

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 8

Extrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on ________ tasks.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Maurice sees his organization's performance evaluation system as arbitrary, capricious, and unreliable.In motivational terms, this performance evaluation system has reduced

Accepted Answer

A) instrumentality. 
B) the valence of second-level outcomes. 
C) expectancy. 
D) the valence of first-level outcomes. 
E) both levels of valence. 
A) instrumentality. 
B) the valence of second-level outcomes. 
C) expectancy. 
D) the valence of first-level outcomes. 
E) both levels of valence.

Question 10

Ray's boss and mentor showed him in great detail how to write a marketing plan.In expectancy theory terminology, the boss increased Ray's expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are related to performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Intrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on mundane tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When motivation is autonomous, individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The size of relationships between competence and autonomy needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ability to accurately identify emotions in people's faces and nonverbal behaviour is an example of the

Accepted Answer

A) management of emotions. 
B) understanding of emotions. 
C) perception of emotions. 
D) use and assimilation of emotions. 
E) diagnosis of emotions. 
A) management of emotions. 
B) understanding of emotions. 
C) perception of emotions. 
D) use and assimilation of emotions. 
E) diagnosis of emotions.

Question 16

When motivation is controlled, individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If you are learning to perform a new task, your boss should set a specific challenging performance goal for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Participation can improve performance by increasing the ________ of the goals that employees adopt.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Participation can improve performance by increasing the...

Question 19

Mika's boss provides her with a meaningful rationale for performing a task, allows her some choice in her work, and understands and acknowledges her feelings and perspectives.What is this a good example of?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy support 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Goal setting 
D) Expectancy 
E) Need for achievement 
A) Autonomy support 
B) Emotional intelligence 
C) Goal setting 
D) Expectancy 
E) Need for achievement

Question 20

Research on self-determination theory across cultures found that

Accepted Answer

A) five psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
B) no one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
C) two psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
D) three psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
E) one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
A) five psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
B) no one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
C) two psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
D) three psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in all countries. 
E) one psychological need is related to autonomous motivation in all countries.

Good performance leads to ________ if that performance is rewarded, and in turn leads to good performance.

The size of relationships for all three basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

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

Al told his friends that "the job makes me feel good about myself.I feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of the day." Al is probably

What need(s)vary in the size of the relationship with autonomous motivation across cultures?

Which of the following is most accurate concerning participation in goal setting?

In collective cultures it is often observed that groups favour an equality norm for reward allocation.Which theory's motivational premises does this norm most clearly contradict?

Extrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on ________ tasks.

Maurice sees his organization's performance evaluation system as arbitrary, capricious, and unreliable.In motivational terms, this performance evaluation system has reduced

Ray's boss and mentor showed him in great detail how to write a marketing plan.In expectancy theory terminology, the boss increased Ray's expectancy.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are related to performance.

Intrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on mundane tasks.

When motivation is autonomous, individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

The size of relationships between competence and autonomy needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

The ability to accurately identify emotions in people's faces and nonverbal behaviour is an example of the

When motivation is controlled, individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

If you are learning to perform a new task, your boss should set a specific challenging performance goal for you.

Participation can improve performance by increasing the ________ of the goals that employees adopt.

Mika's boss provides her with a meaningful rationale for performing a task, allows her some choice in her work, and understands and acknowledges her feelings and perspectives.What is this a good example of?

Research on self-determination theory across cultures found that

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

Good performance leads to ________ if that performance is rewarded, and in turn leads to good performance.

The size of relationships for all three basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

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

Al told his friends that "the job makes me feel good about myself.I feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of the day." Al is probably

What need(s)vary in the size of the relationship with autonomous motivation across cultures?

Which of the following is most accurate concerning participation in goal setting?

In collective cultures it is often observed that groups favour an equality norm for reward allocation.Which theory's motivational premises does this norm most clearly contradict?

Extrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on ________ tasks.

Maurice sees his organization's performance evaluation system as arbitrary, capricious, and unreliable.In motivational terms, this performance evaluation system has reduced

Ray's boss and mentor showed him in great detail how to write a marketing plan.In expectancy theory terminology, the boss increased Ray's expectancy.

Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are related to performance.

Intrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on mundane tasks.

When motivation is autonomous, individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

The size of relationships between competence and autonomy needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

The ability to accurately identify emotions in people's faces and nonverbal behaviour is an example of the

When motivation is controlled, individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

If you are learning to perform a new task, your boss should set a specific challenging performance goal for you.

Participation can improve performance by increasing the ________ of the goals that employees adopt.

Mika's boss provides her with a meaningful rationale for performing a task, allows her some choice in her work, and understands and acknowledges her feelings and perspectives.What is this a good example of?

Research on self-determination theory across cultures found that

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