Question 1

In Maslow's hierarchy, _________ needs are things such as adequate housing and clothing and freedom from worry and anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Maslow's hierarchy, _________ needs are things...

Question 2

​Equality and equity are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of motivation in what is termed the _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of...

Question 4

Porter and Lawler's extension of the expectancy model argues that

Accepted Answer

A)  only extrinsic rewards are important. 
B)  reward equity replaces valence. 
C)  ability, traits, and role perceptions are removed from the original model. 
D)  rewards are less important than originally thought. 
E)  high levels of performance may lead to satisfaction. 
A)  only extrinsic rewards are important. 
B)  reward equity replaces valence. 
C)  ability, traits, and role perceptions are removed from the original model. 
D)  rewards are less important than originally thought. 
E)  high levels of performance may lead to satisfaction.

Question 5

Matching
​Match each of the following descriptions with the dimension of self-efficacy it most clearly illustrates.
-​strength

Accepted Answer

A) Because you scored in the 80th percentile on the SAT, you believe that you can score at least as well on the GRE, which is similar. 
B) ​​You believe that you can score in the 80th percentile on the GRE, but not in the 90th. 
C) ​You are very confident that you can score in the 80th percentile on the GRE. 
A) Because you scored in the 80th percentile on the SAT, you believe that you can score at least as well on the GRE, which is similar. 
B) ​​You believe that you can score in the 80th percentile on the GRE, but not in the 90th. 
C) ​You are very confident that you can score in the 80th percentile on the GRE.

Question 6

Match each of the following scenarios with the type of reinforcement it most clearly illustrates.
-punishment

Accepted Answer

A) Not enough customers are enrolling in your department store's rewards program, so you offer a monthly $50 bonus to the employee who signs up the most customers. 
B) To encourage your employees to sign up customers in the department store rewards program, you announce that whoever signs up the most customers this month will be exempt from cleaning duties for a week. 
C) Gary signed up a grand total of 0 customers in the department store's reward program last month.He clearly isn't trying at all, so you threaten to fire him if he doesn't sign up at least one customer on his next shift. 
D) Your efforts to enroll customers in your department store's rewards program are so successful that the store actually starts losing money on it.You withdraw all of the incentives you've been using to encourage your employees to enroll more customers in the program. 
A) Not enough customers are enrolling in your department store's rewards program, so you offer a monthly $50 bonus to the employee who signs up the most customers. 
B) To encourage your employees to sign up customers in the department store rewards program, you announce that whoever signs up the most customers this month will be exempt from cleaning duties for a week. 
C) Gary signed up a grand total of 0 customers in the department store's reward program last month.He clearly isn't trying at all, so you threaten to fire him if he doesn't sign up at least one customer on his next shift. 
D) Your efforts to enroll customers in your department store's rewards program are so successful that the store actually starts losing money on it.You withdraw all of the incentives you've been using to encourage your employees to enroll more customers in the program.

Question 7

Classical conditioning is a simple form of learning that links a conditioned response with an unconditioned stimulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The top two sets of needs in Maslow's hierarchy are referred to as growth needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Equity theory is concerned with differences in pay and is not applicable to intangible rewards in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Herzberg viewed satisfaction and dissatisfaction as two different factors that exist along different dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Herzberg's dual-structure theory, motivation factors were often cited as the primary causes of

Accepted Answer

A)  job enrichment and motivation. 
B)  satisfaction and motivation. 
C)  dissatisfaction and lack of motivation. 
D)  loyalty and commitment. 
E)  higher performance and pay. 
A)  job enrichment and motivation. 
B)  satisfaction and motivation. 
C)  dissatisfaction and lack of motivation. 
D)  loyalty and commitment. 
E)  higher performance and pay.

Question 12

There is a lot of empirical evidence to support Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In order for social learning to take place,

Accepted Answer

A)  tasks must be complex, so as to motivate the employee. 
B)  the behavior being modeled must be intangible in nature. 
C)  the employee must possess the physical attributes needed to perform the job. 
D)  the employee need not perceive a direct cause-and-effect linkage. 
E)  the employee must be physically present at the time of the demonstration. 
A)  tasks must be complex, so as to motivate the employee. 
B)  the behavior being modeled must be intangible in nature. 
C)  the employee must possess the physical attributes needed to perform the job. 
D)  the employee need not perceive a direct cause-and-effect linkage. 
E)  the employee must be physically present at the time of the demonstration.

Question 14

​High performance requires both ability and motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The performance-to-outcome expectancy is a person's perception of the probability that effort will lead to performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

High-need achievers often do not get promoted into high-level managerial positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the human relations approach, offering employees _____________ is the best way to enhance motivation in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-direction 
B)  the illusion of self-direction 
C)  opportunities for advancement 
D)  increased compensation 
E)  longer vacations 
A)  self-direction 
B)  the illusion of self-direction 
C)  opportunities for advancement 
D)  increased compensation 
E)  longer vacations

Question 18

Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior by providing a reward or desirable consequence that follows that behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy are security needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A key component of equity theory is that employees compare their own input/output ratios with the input/outcome ratios of other employees.What is the term for this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological contract 
B)  equity theory 
C)  social contract 
D)  social comparison 
E)  social loafing 
A)  psychological contract 
B)  equity theory 
C)  social contract 
D)  social comparison 
E)  social loafing

In Maslow's hierarchy, _________ needs are things such as adequate housing and clothing and freedom from worry and anxiety.

Equality and equity are the same thing.

Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of motivation in what is termed the _________________.

Porter and Lawler's extension of the expectancy model argues that

Matching Match each of the following descriptions with the dimension of self-efficacy it most clearly illustrates. -strength

Match each of the following scenarios with the type of reinforcement it most clearly illustrates. -punishment

Classical conditioning is a simple form of learning that links a conditioned response with an unconditioned stimulus.

The top two sets of needs in Maslow's hierarchy are referred to as growth needs.

Equity theory is concerned with differences in pay and is not applicable to intangible rewards in the workplace.

Herzberg viewed satisfaction and dissatisfaction as two different factors that exist along different dimensions.

According to Herzberg's dual-structure theory, motivation factors were often cited as the primary causes of

There is a lot of empirical evidence to support Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

In order for social learning to take place,

High performance requires both ability and motivation.

The performance-to-outcome expectancy is a person's perception of the probability that effort will lead to performance.

High-need achievers often do not get promoted into high-level managerial positions.

According to the human relations approach, offering employees _____________ is the best way to enhance motivation in the workplace.

Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior by providing a reward or desirable consequence that follows that behavior.

The most basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy are security needs.

A key component of equity theory is that employees compare their own input/output ratios with the input/outcome ratios of other employees.What is the term for this phenomenon?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

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Exam 5: Motivating Behavior

In Maslow's hierarchy, _________ needs are things such as adequate housing and clothing and freedom from worry and anxiety.

​Equality and equity are the same thing.

Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of motivation in what is termed the _________________.

Porter and Lawler's extension of the expectancy model argues that

Matching ​Match each of the following descriptions with the dimension of self-efficacy it most clearly illustrates. -​strength

Match each of the following scenarios with the type of reinforcement it most clearly illustrates. -punishment

Classical conditioning is a simple form of learning that links a conditioned response with an unconditioned stimulus.

The top two sets of needs in Maslow's hierarchy are referred to as growth needs.

Equity theory is concerned with differences in pay and is not applicable to intangible rewards in the workplace.

Herzberg viewed satisfaction and dissatisfaction as two different factors that exist along different dimensions.

According to Herzberg's dual-structure theory, motivation factors were often cited as the primary causes of

There is a lot of empirical evidence to support Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.

In order for social learning to take place,

​High performance requires both ability and motivation.

The performance-to-outcome expectancy is a person's perception of the probability that effort will lead to performance.

High-need achievers often do not get promoted into high-level managerial positions.

According to the human relations approach, offering employees _____________ is the best way to enhance motivation in the workplace.

Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior by providing a reward or desirable consequence that follows that behavior.

The most basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy are security needs.

A key component of equity theory is that employees compare their own input/output ratios with the input/outcome ratios of other employees.What is the term for this phenomenon?

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Individual Differences

Individual Values, Perceptions, and Reactions

Motivating Behavior with Work and Rewards

Groups and Teams

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Communication

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Traditional Leadership Approaches

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Influence, and Politics

Organizational Structure and Design

Organizational Culture

Organization Change and Change Management

Filters

Equality and equity are the same thing.

Matching Match each of the following descriptions with the dimension of self-efficacy it most clearly illustrates. -strength

High performance requires both ability and motivation.