Question 1

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

Accepted Answer

A) growth needs can be completely satisfied just as existence and relatedness needs can be. 
B) a lower level need must be gratified before a less concrete need becomes operative. 
C) a rigid hierarchy of needs exists. 
D) if higher level needs are strong but ungratified, individuals will increase their desire for the gratification of lower level needs. 
E) the least concrete needs become more desired as they are fulfilled. 
A) growth needs can be completely satisfied just as existence and relatedness needs can be. 
B) a lower level need must be gratified before a less concrete need becomes operative. 
C) a rigid hierarchy of needs exists. 
D) if higher level needs are strong but ungratified, individuals will increase their desire for the gratification of lower level needs. 
E) the least concrete needs become more desired as they are fulfilled.

Question 2

Which of the following best represents the findings from research on equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A) More support when inequity occurs because of underpayment than overpayment 
B) More support when inequity occurs because of overpayment than underpayment 
C) Little support when inequity occurs because of underpayment and overpayment 
D) Similar support when inequity occurs because of underpayment and overpayment 
E) It depends on whether the comparison person is a male or female. 
A) More support when inequity occurs because of underpayment than overpayment 
B) More support when inequity occurs because of overpayment than underpayment 
C) Little support when inequity occurs because of underpayment and overpayment 
D) Similar support when inequity occurs because of underpayment and overpayment 
E) It depends on whether the comparison person is a male or female.

Question 3

In expectancy theory, the valence of first-level outcomes is the sum of the product of

Accepted Answer

A) second-level valences and expectancies. 
B) force and instrumentalities. 
C) expectancies and instrumentalities. 
D) second-level valences and instrumentalities. 
E) second-level instrumentalities and expectancies. 
A) second-level valences and expectancies. 
B) force and instrumentalities. 
C) expectancies and instrumentalities. 
D) second-level valences and instrumentalities. 
E) second-level instrumentalities and expectancies.

Question 4

According to self-determination theory, people differ in the strength of particular needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person's overall capacity and efficiency for processing information is called

Accepted Answer

A) performance. 
B) motivation. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) general cognitive ability. 
E) intelligence. 
A) performance. 
B) motivation. 
C) emotional intelligence. 
D) general cognitive ability. 
E) intelligence.

Question 6

In the goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company, the drivers did not receive monetary incentives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of When motivation is ________, individuals are engaged...

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The text defines ________ as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ support involves providing employees with choice...

Question 11

Which of the following is related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Distal goals 
B) Proximal goals 
C) Performance goals 
D) Autonomy support 
E) Learning goals 
A) Distal goals 
B) Proximal goals 
C) Performance goals 
D) Autonomy support 
E) Learning goals

Question 12

The text defines performance as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alice promises her employee a promotion if he can land a big contract.In expectancy theory terminology she is boosting ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alice promises her employee a promotion if...

Question 14

Alderfer's existence needs correspond closely to Maslow's

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization needs. 
B) belongingness needs. 
C) physiological needs. 
D) esteem needs. 
E) growth needs. 
A) self-actualization needs. 
B) belongingness needs. 
C) physiological needs. 
D) esteem needs. 
E) growth needs.

Question 15

The theories of Maslow, Alderfer, and McClelland are classified as ________ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theories of Maslow, Alderfer, and McClelland...

Question 16

If Steve desires friendly and supportive supervision, he is trying to fulfill

Accepted Answer

A) his existence needs. 
B) his relatedness needs. 
C) his growth needs. 
D) any one of his needs, depending on which is operative. 
E) his safety needs. 
A) his existence needs. 
B) his relatedness needs. 
C) his growth needs. 
D) any one of his needs, depending on which is operative. 
E) his safety needs.

Question 17

Which of the following about the relationship between goals and performance is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) When a task is novel, a specific challenging performance goal will increase performance. 
B) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal will increase performance. 
C) When a task is complex, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
D) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
E) When a task is complex, a specific challenging performance goal can decrease performance. 
A) When a task is novel, a specific challenging performance goal will increase performance. 
B) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal will increase performance. 
C) When a task is complex, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
D) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
E) When a task is complex, a specific challenging performance goal can decrease performance.

Question 18

McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely to Alderfer's relatedness needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely...

Question 19

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________, and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement; power 
B) affiliation; power 
C) power; achievement 
D) achievement; achievement 
E) achievement; affiliation 
A) achievement; power 
B) affiliation; power 
C) power; achievement 
D) achievement; achievement 
E) achievement; affiliation

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

Which of the following best represents the findings from research on equity theory?

In expectancy theory, the valence of first-level outcomes is the sum of the product of

According to self-determination theory, people differ in the strength of particular needs.

A person's overall capacity and efficiency for processing information is called

In the goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company, the drivers did not receive monetary incentives.

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

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

The text defines ________ as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

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

Which of the following is related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation?

The text defines performance as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

Alice promises her employee a promotion if he can land a big contract.In expectancy theory terminology she is boosting ________.

Alderfer's existence needs correspond closely to Maslow's

The theories of Maslow, Alderfer, and McClelland are classified as ________ theories of motivation.

If Steve desires friendly and supportive supervision, he is trying to fulfill

Which of the following about the relationship between goals and performance is most accurate?

McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely to Alderfer's relatedness needs.

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for , and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for .

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

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Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

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Power, Politics, and Ethics

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Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

Which of the following best represents the findings from research on equity theory?

In expectancy theory, the valence of first-level outcomes is the sum of the product of

According to self-determination theory, people differ in the strength of particular needs.

A person's overall capacity and efficiency for processing information is called

In the goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company, the drivers did not receive monetary incentives.

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

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

The text defines ________ as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

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

Which of the following is related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation?

The text defines performance as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

Alice promises her employee a promotion if he can land a big contract.In expectancy theory terminology she is boosting ________.

Alderfer's existence needs correspond closely to Maslow's

The theories of Maslow, Alderfer, and McClelland are classified as ________ theories of motivation.

If Steve desires friendly and supportive supervision, he is trying to fulfill

Which of the following about the relationship between goals and performance is most accurate?

McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely to Alderfer's relatedness needs.

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________, and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________.

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

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

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for , and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for .