Question 1

What motivation theory is power distance likely to be particularly important for?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Self-determination theory 
E) ERG theory 
A) Equity theory 
B) Goal setting theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Self-determination theory 
E) ERG theory

Question 2

Goals that focus on knowledge and skill acquisition are called

Accepted Answer

A) process goals. 
B) performance goals. 
C) task goals. 
D) strategy-oriented goals. 
E) learning goals. 
A) process goals. 
B) performance goals. 
C) task goals. 
D) strategy-oriented goals. 
E) learning goals.

Question 3

Autonomous motivation has been shown to facilitate effective performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with lower levels of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Emotional intelligence is most important for the...

Question 5

Autonomy support involves providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which theory suggests that a social comparison process which affects perceived fairness can have an impact on motivation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

High need for achievement is the need profile most consistently predictive of success as a manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Self-determination theory is a hierarchical need theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Emotional intelligence predicts academic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to equity theory, individuals compare themselves with others when determining if the company is treating them fairly.Which of the following comparisons is likely to happen?

Accepted Answer

A) Men tend to make equity comparisons with men. 
B) Men tend to make equity comparisons with women. 
C) Men tend to make equity comparisons with both men and women. 
D) Women tend to make equity comparisons with men. 
E) None of the above 
A) Men tend to make equity comparisons with men. 
B) Men tend to make equity comparisons with women. 
C) Men tend to make equity comparisons with both men and women. 
D) Women tend to make equity comparisons with men. 
E) None of the above

Question 13

According to the expectancy theory of motivation, if we find that workers feel that they are unable to perform at a high level, we are dealing with a problem of

Accepted Answer

A) instrumentality. 
B) expectancy. 
C) valence. 
D) second-level outcomes. 
E) relatedness. 
A) instrumentality. 
B) expectancy. 
C) valence. 
D) second-level outcomes. 
E) relatedness.

Question 14

According to self-determination theory,

Accepted Answer

A) there is one basic psychological need that is important for all individuals. 
B) there is one basic physiological need that is important for all individuals. 
C) there are three basic psychological needs that are important for all individuals. 
D) there are three basic physiological needs that are important for all individuals. 
E) there are no needs that are important for all individuals. 
A) there is one basic psychological need that is important for all individuals. 
B) there is one basic physiological need that is important for all individuals. 
C) there are three basic psychological needs that are important for all individuals. 
D) there are three basic physiological needs that are important for all individuals. 
E) there are no needs that are important for all individuals.

Question 15

Which of the following is a good practical example of goal challenge?

Accepted Answer

A) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Cs in the coming semester 
B) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Bs in the coming semester 
C) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving As in the coming semester 
D) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Ds in the coming semester 
E) It depends on the student. 
A) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Cs in the coming semester 
B) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Bs in the coming semester 
C) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving As in the coming semester 
D) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Ds in the coming semester 
E) It depends on the student.

Question 16

Describe self-determination theory and discuss its implications for motivating employees.

Accepted Answer

Self-determination theory is a theory of

Question 17

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with self-determination theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to self-determination theory,

Accepted Answer

A) needs are hierarchical. 
B) needs are universal necessities for physiological health. 
C) needs are relatively stable personality characteristics. 
D) people differ in the strength of particular needs. 
E) needs are universal necessities for psychological health. 
A) needs are hierarchical. 
B) needs are universal necessities for physiological health. 
C) needs are relatively stable personality characteristics. 
D) people differ in the strength of particular needs. 
E) needs are universal necessities for psychological health.

Question 19

When a task is straightforward, a specific, high ________ goal results in higher performance than a do your best goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a task is straightforward, a specific,...

Question 20

People's motivation is often affected by how they see others being ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People's motivation is often affected by how...

What motivation theory is power distance likely to be particularly important for?

Goals that focus on knowledge and skill acquisition are called

Autonomous motivation has been shown to facilitate effective performance.

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with lower levels of ________.

Autonomy support involves providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative.

Which theory suggests that a social comparison process which affects perceived fairness can have an impact on motivation?

High need for achievement is the need profile most consistently predictive of success as a manager.

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

Self-determination theory is a hierarchical need theory of motivation.

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

Emotional intelligence predicts academic performance.

According to equity theory, individuals compare themselves with others when determining if the company is treating them fairly.Which of the following comparisons is likely to happen?

According to the expectancy theory of motivation, if we find that workers feel that they are unable to perform at a high level, we are dealing with a problem of

According to self-determination theory,

Which of the following is a good practical example of goal challenge?

Describe self-determination theory and discuss its implications for motivating employees.

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with self-determination theory.

According to self-determination theory,

When a task is straightforward, a specific, high ________ goal results in higher performance than a do your best goal.

People's motivation is often affected by how they see others being ________.

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

What motivation theory is power distance likely to be particularly important for?

Goals that focus on knowledge and skill acquisition are called

Autonomous motivation has been shown to facilitate effective performance.

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with lower levels of ________.

Autonomy support involves providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative.

Which theory suggests that a social comparison process which affects perceived fairness can have an impact on motivation?

High need for achievement is the need profile most consistently predictive of success as a manager.

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

Self-determination theory is a hierarchical need theory of motivation.

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

Emotional intelligence predicts academic performance.

According to equity theory, individuals compare themselves with others when determining if the company is treating them fairly.Which of the following comparisons is likely to happen?

According to the expectancy theory of motivation, if we find that workers feel that they are unable to perform at a high level, we are dealing with a problem of

According to self-determination theory,

Which of the following is a good practical example of goal challenge?

Describe self-determination theory and discuss its implications for motivating employees.

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with self-determination theory.

According to self-determination theory,

When a task is straightforward, a specific, high ________ goal results in higher performance than a do your best goal.

People's motivation is often affected by how they see others being ________.

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