Question 1

From bottom to top, what is the correct order of Salovey and Mayer's model of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Perception of emotions; understanding of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; management of emotions 
B) Management of emotions; understanding of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; perception of emotions 
C) Perception of emotions; management of emotions; understanding of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions 
D) Perception of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; understanding of emotions; management of emotions 
E) Understanding of emotions; perception of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; management of emotions 
A) Perception of emotions; understanding of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; management of emotions 
B) Management of emotions; understanding of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; perception of emotions 
C) Perception of emotions; management of emotions; understanding of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions 
D) Perception of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; understanding of emotions; management of emotions 
E) Understanding of emotions; perception of emotions; use and assimilation of emotions; management of emotions

Question 2

Which of the following statements about motivation and performance is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A person could be highly motivated and, yet, perform poorly. 
B) A person could perform fairly well despite low motivation. 
C) Motivation is defined as the extent to which workers contribute to achieving organizational objectives. 
D) Task understanding is important for motivation to be converted into performance. 
E) General cognitive ability and emotional intelligence are important for motivation to be converted into performance. 
A) A person could be highly motivated and, yet, perform poorly. 
B) A person could perform fairly well despite low motivation. 
C) Motivation is defined as the extent to which workers contribute to achieving organizational objectives. 
D) Task understanding is important for motivation to be converted into performance. 
E) General cognitive ability and emotional intelligence are important for motivation to be converted into performance.

Question 3

Autonomy support involves providing employees with opportunities to develop their true potential as an individual to the fullest extent and to express one's skills, talents, and emotions in a manner that is most personally fulfilling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance on complex tasks.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

When individuals lack the knowledge or skills to perform a complex task effectively, a specific and challenging performance goal can ________ performance relative to a do your best goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When individuals lack the knowledge or skills...

Question 6

At his quarterly meeting, the sales rep met with his sales manager to discuss the next quarter and set the sales target.They both agreed on a number.This is the sales rep's ________ goal for the quarter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of At his quarterly meeting, the sales rep...

Question 7

The ________ theory of motivation seeks to help a person understand whether their motivation is either autonomous or controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) equity 
B) goal setting 
C) expectancy 
D) ERG 
E) self-determination 
A) equity 
B) goal setting 
C) expectancy 
D) ERG 
E) self-determination

Question 8

Process theories of motivation are concerned with when various factors motivate people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are the mechanisms of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal specificity, participation, rewards, supportiveness 
B) Goal specificity, challenge, effort, persistence 
C) Direction, effort, persistence, feedback 
D) Goal specificity, challenge, commitment, and feedback 
E) Direction, effort, persistence, and task strategies 
A) Goal specificity, participation, rewards, supportiveness 
B) Goal specificity, challenge, effort, persistence 
C) Direction, effort, persistence, feedback 
D) Goal specificity, challenge, commitment, and feedback 
E) Direction, effort, persistence, and task strategies

Question 10

Emotional intelligence is especially important in jobs

Accepted Answer

A) that are complex. 
B) that involve mental tasks. 
C) that involve social interaction. 
D) that involve manual tasks. 
E) at higher organizational levels. 
A) that are complex. 
B) that involve mental tasks. 
C) that involve social interaction. 
D) that involve manual tasks. 
E) at higher organizational levels.

Question 11

Power distance is likely to be important in the ________ process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Power distance is likely to be important...

Question 12

As a manager, you need to evaluate the performance of your employees.Stan seems to be working hard because he wants to get a pay raise.Sue seems to work hard because she finds her work interesting and fun.What can you say about each of these employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
B) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
C) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
D) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
E) Stan's motivation is extrinsic and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
A) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
B) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
C) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
D) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
E) Stan's motivation is extrinsic and Sue's motivation is controlled.

Question 13

Chance can help to translate motivation into good performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you are performing a task that is straightforward, your boss should set a specific high learning goal for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are proximal and distal goals? How are they related? Please provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Distal goals are long-term or end goals,

Question 16

When motivation is ________, individuals feel they have no choice and they have to engage in a task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When motivation is ________, individuals feel they...

Question 17

According to self-determination theory, what basic psychological needs are important for all individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Competence, autonomy, and relatedness 
B) Achievement, affiliation, and power 
C) Existence, relatedness, and growth 
D) Lower level needs and higher order needs 
E) Physiological, safety, belongingness, self-esteem, and self-actualization 
A) Competence, autonomy, and relatedness 
B) Achievement, affiliation, and power 
C) Existence, relatedness, and growth 
D) Lower level needs and higher order needs 
E) Physiological, safety, belongingness, self-esteem, and self-actualization

Question 18

According to self-determination theory, needs are ________ necessities for psychological health.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to self-determination theory, needs are ________...

Question 19

Goal orientation is a stable ________.

Accepted Answer

individual

Question 20

Extrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on complex tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

From bottom to top, what is the correct order of Salovey and Mayer's model of emotional intelligence?

Which of the following statements about motivation and performance is FALSE?

Autonomy support involves providing employees with opportunities to develop their true potential as an individual to the fullest extent and to express one's skills, talents, and emotions in a manner that is most personally fulfilling.

________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance on complex tasks.

When individuals lack the knowledge or skills to perform a complex task effectively, a specific and challenging performance goal can ________ performance relative to a do your best goal.

At his quarterly meeting, the sales rep met with his sales manager to discuss the next quarter and set the sales target.They both agreed on a number.This is the sales rep's ________ goal for the quarter.

The ________ theory of motivation seeks to help a person understand whether their motivation is either autonomous or controlled.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with when various factors motivate people.

What are the mechanisms of goal setting?

Emotional intelligence is especially important in jobs

Power distance is likely to be important in the ________ process.

As a manager, you need to evaluate the performance of your employees.Stan seems to be working hard because he wants to get a pay raise.Sue seems to work hard because she finds her work interesting and fun.What can you say about each of these employees?

Chance can help to translate motivation into good performance.

If you are performing a task that is straightforward, your boss should set a specific high learning goal for you.

What are proximal and distal goals? How are they related? Please provide examples of each.

When motivation is ________, individuals feel they have no choice and they have to engage in a task.

According to self-determination theory, what basic psychological needs are important for all individuals?

According to self-determination theory, needs are ________ necessities for psychological health.

Goal orientation is a stable ________.

Extrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on complex tasks.

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

From bottom to top, what is the correct order of Salovey and Mayer's model of emotional intelligence?

Which of the following statements about motivation and performance is FALSE?

Autonomy support involves providing employees with opportunities to develop their true potential as an individual to the fullest extent and to express one's skills, talents, and emotions in a manner that is most personally fulfilling.

________ motivation is especially beneficial for performance on complex tasks.

When individuals lack the knowledge or skills to perform a complex task effectively, a specific and challenging performance goal can ________ performance relative to a do your best goal.

At his quarterly meeting, the sales rep met with his sales manager to discuss the next quarter and set the sales target.They both agreed on a number.This is the sales rep's ________ goal for the quarter.

The ________ theory of motivation seeks to help a person understand whether their motivation is either autonomous or controlled.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with when various factors motivate people.

What are the mechanisms of goal setting?

Emotional intelligence is especially important in jobs

Power distance is likely to be important in the ________ process.

As a manager, you need to evaluate the performance of your employees.Stan seems to be working hard because he wants to get a pay raise.Sue seems to work hard because she finds her work interesting and fun.What can you say about each of these employees?

Chance can help to translate motivation into good performance.

If you are performing a task that is straightforward, your boss should set a specific high learning goal for you.

What are proximal and distal goals? How are they related? Please provide examples of each.

When motivation is ________, individuals feel they have no choice and they have to engage in a task.

According to self-determination theory, what basic psychological needs are important for all individuals?

According to self-determination theory, needs are ________ necessities for psychological health.

Goal orientation is a stable ________.

Extrinsic motivation is especially beneficial for performance on complex tasks.

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