Question 1

Discuss the process theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

Process theories explain why people beha

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's climate with high employee engagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Training and development 
C)  High power distance 
D)  Centralized decision making 
A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Training and development 
C)  High power distance 
D)  Centralized decision making

Question 3

Unlike Maslow,Alderfer believed that individuals could pursue multiple needs at once.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the theory of operant conditioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both positive and negative reinforcement increase behavior while punishment and extinction decrease behavior 
B)  People will compare their circumstances with those of similar others and that this behavior motivates them to seek fairness in the way they are rewarded for performance 
C)  Individuals have multiple needs that must be fulfilled in a specific hierarchical order to ensure the greatest level of satisfaction 
D)  Employees expect that high effort should lead to good performance and that good performance,in turn,should lead to reward 
A)  Both positive and negative reinforcement increase behavior while punishment and extinction decrease behavior 
B)  People will compare their circumstances with those of similar others and that this behavior motivates them to seek fairness in the way they are rewarded for performance 
C)  Individuals have multiple needs that must be fulfilled in a specific hierarchical order to ensure the greatest level of satisfaction 
D)  Employees expect that high effort should lead to good performance and that good performance,in turn,should lead to reward

Question 5

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,hygiene factors:

Accepted Answer

A)  correspond to Maslow's hierarchical needs for esteem and self-actualization. 
B)  are the higher-order needs that motivate people to perform better in their work. 
C)  are potential dissatisfiers that,when fulfilled,do not cause people to become satisfied. 
D)  are the direct consequences of doing the job and are the primary cause of satisfaction. 
A)  correspond to Maslow's hierarchical needs for esteem and self-actualization. 
B)  are the higher-order needs that motivate people to perform better in their work. 
C)  are potential dissatisfiers that,when fulfilled,do not cause people to become satisfied. 
D)  are the direct consequences of doing the job and are the primary cause of satisfaction.

Question 6

_____ refers to the desire,stimulus,or incentive to pursue a particular course of action.

Accepted Answer

A)  Participation 
B)  Influence 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Reinforcement 
A)  Participation 
B)  Influence 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Reinforcement

Question 7

The acronym ERG in Alderfer's theory of motivation refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  existence,relatedness,and growth. 
B)  empowerment,reliance,and greatness. 
C)  engagement,responsibility,and governance. 
D)  employment,recognition,and gain. 
A)  existence,relatedness,and growth. 
B)  empowerment,reliance,and greatness. 
C)  engagement,responsibility,and governance. 
D)  employment,recognition,and gain.

Question 8

Maria and Jose have worked together in the same office in the same position for quite some time.They have similar educational backgrounds and have been in the job for about the same period of time.Maria works extremely hard and often notices that Jose is taking long breaks and not putting in the same effort as she is.Thus,when she learns that Jose is paid $8000,more than what she earns,she gets very upset and decides to reduce her effort and take long breaks as well.Which of the following theories explains this behavior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following theories is a variant on Maslow's hierarchy theory that involves three instead of five levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Alderfer's ERG theory 
C)  Goal-setting theory 
D)  McClelland's acquired needs theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Alderfer's ERG theory 
C)  Goal-setting theory 
D)  McClelland's acquired needs theory

Question 10

Describe the features of reinforcement theory.

Accepted Answer

The process of using rewards or punishme

Question 11

Which of the following statements about extrinsic and intrinsic rewards is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic rewards are specific,tangible,and easy to compare. 
B)  Extrinsic rewards include interesting and challenging work. 
C)  Intrinsic rewards generally provide personal satisfaction. 
D)  Extrinsic rewards are based on individuals' conception of their worth. 
A)  Intrinsic rewards are specific,tangible,and easy to compare. 
B)  Extrinsic rewards include interesting and challenging work. 
C)  Intrinsic rewards generally provide personal satisfaction. 
D)  Extrinsic rewards are based on individuals' conception of their worth.

Question 12

Which of the following is an extrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Challenging task 
C)  Self-direction 
D)  Job security 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Challenging task 
C)  Self-direction 
D)  Job security

Question 13

Theories that explain why people behave in ways to satisfy their needs and how they evaluate their overall level of satisfaction after they have attempted to fulfill their needs are called _____ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  social identity 
B)  content 
C)  reinforcement 
D)  process 
A)  social identity 
B)  content 
C)  reinforcement 
D)  process

Question 14

According to Maslow,the two higher-order needs include the physiological and belongingness needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Equity theory assumes that individuals know what effort and skills are required to receive a certain reward threshold from their employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Goal-setting theory states that the mere setting of difficult but achievable goals is a significant motivator of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Individuals who are motivated by personalized power like to make an impact on and influence others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the three needs of McClelland's acquired needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need for motivation 
B)  Need for challenge 
C)  Need for power 
D)  Need for safety 
A)  Need for motivation 
B)  Need for challenge 
C)  Need for power 
D)  Need for safety

Question 19

The management in an organization wanted to reduce employee turnover by increasing their job satisfaction.Therefore,they provided employees with a safe work environment and a sense of job security.However,the turnover rate did not decrease even after implementing these changes.During exit interviews,the employees complained that they do not have any opportunities for achievement and personal recognition.From this scenario,according to Herzberg's theory,it can be understood that:

Accepted Answer

A)  hygiene factors are lacking in the organization. 
B)  the organization falls short of motivators. 
C)  all employees are self-actualized individuals. 
D)  the employees' higher-order needs are met. 
A)  hygiene factors are lacking in the organization. 
B)  the organization falls short of motivators. 
C)  all employees are self-actualized individuals. 
D)  the employees' higher-order needs are met.

Question 20

Outline the content theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The study of the incentives and needs th

Discuss the process theories of motivation.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's climate with high employee engagement?

Unlike Maslow,Alderfer believed that individuals could pursue multiple needs at once.

Which of the following statements best describes the theory of operant conditioning?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,hygiene factors:

_____ refers to the desire,stimulus,or incentive to pursue a particular course of action.

The acronym ERG in Alderfer's theory of motivation refers to:

Which of the following theories is a variant on Maslow's hierarchy theory that involves three instead of five levels?

Describe the features of reinforcement theory.

Which of the following statements about extrinsic and intrinsic rewards is true?

Which of the following is an extrinsic reward?

Theories that explain why people behave in ways to satisfy their needs and how they evaluate their overall level of satisfaction after they have attempted to fulfill their needs are called _____ theories of motivation.

According to Maslow,the two higher-order needs include the physiological and belongingness needs.

Equity theory assumes that individuals know what effort and skills are required to receive a certain reward threshold from their employer.

Goal-setting theory states that the mere setting of difficult but achievable goals is a significant motivator of performance.

Individuals who are motivated by personalized power like to make an impact on and influence others.

Which of the following is one of the three needs of McClelland's acquired needs theory?

Outline the content theories of motivation.

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Exam 18: Motivation

Discuss the process theories of motivation.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an organization's climate with high employee engagement?

Unlike Maslow,Alderfer believed that individuals could pursue multiple needs at once.

Which of the following statements best describes the theory of operant conditioning?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,hygiene factors:

_____ refers to the desire,stimulus,or incentive to pursue a particular course of action.

The acronym ERG in Alderfer's theory of motivation refers to:

Which of the following theories is a variant on Maslow's hierarchy theory that involves three instead of five levels?

Describe the features of reinforcement theory.

Which of the following statements about extrinsic and intrinsic rewards is true?

Which of the following is an extrinsic reward?

Theories that explain why people behave in ways to satisfy their needs and how they evaluate their overall level of satisfaction after they have attempted to fulfill their needs are called _____ theories of motivation.

According to Maslow,the two higher-order needs include the physiological and belongingness needs.

Equity theory assumes that individuals know what effort and skills are required to receive a certain reward threshold from their employer.

Goal-setting theory states that the mere setting of difficult but achievable goals is a significant motivator of performance.

Individuals who are motivated by personalized power like to make an impact on and influence others.

Which of the following is one of the three needs of McClelland's acquired needs theory?

Outline the content theories of motivation.

Introduction to Management

The Global Business Environment

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Introduction to Strategy

Business-Level Strategy

Corporate-Level Strategy

Organizational Design

Organizational Culture

Managing Human Capital

Performance Management

Organizational Change

Leadership in Organizations

Becoming a Leader: Knowing Yourself

Power and Influence

Decision Making

Conflict and Negotiation

Leading Teams

Communication

Networking

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