Question 1

Expectancy theory does not hold up well in cultures that value individualism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of Adam Smith's concept of self-interest?

Accepted Answer

A) He argued that a person's self-interest was determined by the government. 
B) He assumed that people are motivated by self-interest for economic gain. 
C) He suggested that employees are least productive when motivated by self-interest. 
D) He emphasized that a person's self-interest is not based on his or her individual goals. 
A) He argued that a person's self-interest was determined by the government. 
B) He assumed that people are motivated by self-interest for economic gain. 
C) He suggested that employees are least productive when motivated by self-interest. 
D) He emphasized that a person's self-interest is not based on his or her individual goals.

Question 3

Explain Adams' theory of inequity.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Adams' theory of ineq

Question 4

Which of the following theories of motivation is based on the assumption that people expect certain outcomes of behavior and performance, which may be thought of as rewards, or consequences of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
B) Vroom's expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Inequity theory 
A) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
B) Vroom's expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Inequity theory

Question 5

Clayton Alderfer classified Maslow's physiological and physical safety needs in a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) existence need category 
B) relatedness need category 
C) growth need category 
D) actualization need category 
A) existence need category 
B) relatedness need category 
C) growth need category 
D) actualization need category

Question 6

According to McClelland, which of the following is true of people with a high need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A) They set goals that are moderately difficult yet achievable. 
B) They do not mind having external events interfere with their progress. 
C) They always prefer to work alone, irrespective of their task. 
D) They do not like to receive feedback on their work. 
A) They set goals that are moderately difficult yet achievable. 
B) They do not mind having external events interfere with their progress. 
C) They always prefer to work alone, irrespective of their task. 
D) They do not like to receive feedback on their work.

Question 7

Explain motivation factors in the context of Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Herzberg and his coll

Question 8

McGregor's Theory Y assumptions are appropriate for:

Accepted Answer

A) people with a high need for safety. 
B) people with a low need for safety. 
C) employees motivated by lower-order needs. 
D) employees motivated by higher-order needs. 
A) people with a high need for safety. 
B) people with a low need for safety. 
C) employees motivated by lower-order needs. 
D) employees motivated by higher-order needs.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) It takes into account the irrational choices that individuals may make. 
B) It is easy to test because of its simplicity. 
C) It is time-consuming, and the values for each construct change over time for an individual. 
D) It ignores individuals' perception of the relationship between effort and performance. 
A) It takes into account the irrational choices that individuals may make. 
B) It is easy to test because of its simplicity. 
C) It is time-consuming, and the values for each construct change over time for an individual. 
D) It ignores individuals' perception of the relationship between effort and performance.

Question 10

Describe the idea of motivation that centers on eustress, strength, and hope.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. The idea of motivatio

Question 11

The Scottish political economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith argued that a person's self-interest:

Accepted Answer

A) was determined by God. 
B) was determined by the government. 
C) was not based on his or her individual goals. 
D) did not aid to his or her productivity. 
A) was determined by God. 
B) was determined by the government. 
C) was not based on his or her individual goals. 
D) did not aid to his or her productivity.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes eustress?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the value, or importance, one places on a particular reward. 
B) It is a negative response to challenges that leads to unhealthy and unproductive results. 
C) It is a positive response to challenges that generates energy and motivates an individual to achieve. 
D) It is the belief that performance is related to rewards. 
A) It is the value, or importance, one places on a particular reward. 
B) It is a negative response to challenges that leads to unhealthy and unproductive results. 
C) It is a positive response to challenges that generates energy and motivates an individual to achieve. 
D) It is the belief that performance is related to rewards.

Question 13

Clayton Alderfer classified Maslow's interpersonal safety, love, and interpersonal esteem needs in a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A) existence need category 
B) relatedness need category 
C) growth need category 
D) actualization need category 
A) existence need category 
B) relatedness need category 
C) growth need category 
D) actualization need category

Question 14

Alderfer classified Maslow's physiological and physical safety needs in an existence need category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are some of the characteristics of high achievers?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. McClelland found that

Question 16

According to Douglas McGregor, the need for _____ is considered a higher-order need.

Accepted Answer

A) opportunities to work with higher-ups 
B) a good retirement plan 
C) good health 
D) sleep 
A) opportunities to work with higher-ups 
B) a good retirement plan 
C) good health 
D) sleep

Question 17

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain were labeled hygiene factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Drake, a technical support executive at Zenk Corp., has good managerial skills and a keen interest in organizing team strategies. This earns him a promotion to a senior position where he manages a team of 40 people. According to Maslow's need hierarchy theory, which of the following needs is fulfilled for Drake?

Accepted Answer

A) The need for power 
B) The need for affiliation 
C) Physiological needs 
D) Self-actualization needs 
A) The need for power 
B) The need for affiliation 
C) Physiological needs 
D) Self-actualization needs

Question 19

Briefly explain the cultural differences in motivation.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Most motivation theor

Question 20

In the context of Amitai Etzioni's categories of exchange relationships, which of the following statements is true of alienated relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) They have high positive intensity. 
B) They characterize a person's involvement with a religious group. 
C) They characterize a person's involvement with a nongovernmental organization. 
D) They have high negative intensity. 
A) They have high positive intensity. 
B) They characterize a person's involvement with a religious group. 
C) They characterize a person's involvement with a nongovernmental organization. 
D) They have high negative intensity.

Expectancy theory does not hold up well in cultures that value individualism.

Which of the following statements is true of Adam Smith's concept of self-interest?

Explain Adams' theory of inequity.

Which of the following theories of motivation is based on the assumption that people expect certain outcomes of behavior and performance, which may be thought of as rewards, or consequences of behavior?

Clayton Alderfer classified Maslow's physiological and physical safety needs in a(n)_____.

According to McClelland, which of the following is true of people with a high need for achievement?

Explain motivation factors in the context of Herzberg's two-factor theory.

McGregor's Theory Y assumptions are appropriate for:

Which of the following is true of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Describe the idea of motivation that centers on eustress, strength, and hope.

The Scottish political economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith argued that a person's self-interest:

Which of the following best describes eustress?

Clayton Alderfer classified Maslow's interpersonal safety, love, and interpersonal esteem needs in a(n)_____.

Alderfer classified Maslow's physiological and physical safety needs in an existence need category.

What are some of the characteristics of high achievers?

According to Douglas McGregor, the need for _____ is considered a higher-order need.

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain were labeled hygiene factors.

Briefly explain the cultural differences in motivation.

In the context of Amitai Etzioni's categories of exchange relationships, which of the following statements is true of alienated relationships?

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Exam 5: Motivation at Work

Expectancy theory does not hold up well in cultures that value individualism.

Which of the following statements is true of Adam Smith's concept of self-interest?

Explain Adams' theory of inequity.

Which of the following theories of motivation is based on the assumption that people expect certain outcomes of behavior and performance, which may be thought of as rewards, or consequences of behavior?

Clayton Alderfer classified Maslow's physiological and physical safety needs in a(n)_____.

According to McClelland, which of the following is true of people with a high need for achievement?

Explain motivation factors in the context of Herzberg's two-factor theory.

McGregor's Theory Y assumptions are appropriate for:

Which of the following is true of the expectancy theory of motivation?

Describe the idea of motivation that centers on eustress, strength, and hope.

The Scottish political economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith argued that a person's self-interest:

Which of the following best describes eustress?

Clayton Alderfer classified Maslow's interpersonal safety, love, and interpersonal esteem needs in a(n)_____.

Alderfer classified Maslow's physiological and physical safety needs in an existence need category.

What are some of the characteristics of high achievers?

According to Douglas McGregor, the need for _____ is considered a higher-order need.

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain were labeled hygiene factors.

Briefly explain the cultural differences in motivation.

In the context of Amitai Etzioni's categories of exchange relationships, which of the following statements is true of alienated relationships?

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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