Question 1

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for ___________________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is...

Question 2

According to the human resource 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 3

A performance bonus is an example of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  classical conditioning 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  classical conditioning

Question 4

The need for affiliation is the desire to control one's environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Removal of current or future unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood that someone will repeat a behavior is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  classical conditioning 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  classical conditioning

Question 6

Motivated behavior begins with one or more

Accepted Answer

A)  motives. 
B)  people. 
C)  wants. 
D)  needs. 
E)  behaviors. 
A)  motives. 
B)  people. 
C)  wants. 
D)  needs. 
E)  behaviors.

Question 7

Performance is a function of motivation, ability, and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  management 
B)  the environment 
C)  goals 
D)  power 
E)  nothing else 
A)  management 
B)  the environment 
C)  goals 
D)  power 
E)  nothing else

Question 8

The most difficult performance factor to manage is often

Accepted Answer

A)  environment. 
B)  mastery. 
C)  activity. 
D)  motivation. 
E)  equilibrium. 
A)  environment. 
B)  mastery. 
C)  activity. 
D)  motivation. 
E)  equilibrium.

Question 9

Which two types of reinforcement are generally accepted as means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement and extinction 
B)  negative reinforcement and punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement extinction 
D)  extinction and punishment 
E)  positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement 
A)  positive reinforcement and extinction 
B)  negative reinforcement and punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement extinction 
D)  extinction and punishment 
E)  positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement

Question 10

Who developed the Two-Factor Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  David McClelland 
B)  Douglas McGregor 
C)  Clay Alderfer 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
E)  Frederick Herzberg 
A)  David McClelland 
B)  Douglas McGregor 
C)  Clay Alderfer 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
E)  Frederick Herzberg

Question 11

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

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 12

A $10 bonus for every fifth sale would be an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed-ratio 
B)  Variable interval 
C)  Fixed interval 
D)  Variable ratio 
E)  Continuous 
A)  Fixed-ratio 
B)  Variable interval 
C)  Fixed interval 
D)  Variable ratio 
E)  Continuous

Question 13

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

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 14

All of the following are steps in an individual's formation of equity perceptions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating how they are being treated. 
B)  forming perceptions of how a comparison other is being treated. 
C)  comparing their own circumstances with those of a comparison other. 
D)  confronting the comparison other with any inequity. 
E)  making a choice to pursue equity-restoring options. 
A)  evaluating how they are being treated. 
B)  forming perceptions of how a comparison other is being treated. 
C)  comparing their own circumstances with those of a comparison other. 
D)  confronting the comparison other with any inequity. 
E)  making a choice to pursue equity-restoring options.

Question 15

Who developed the Existence-Relatedness-Growth (ERG) Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  David McClelland 
B)  Douglas McGregor 
C)  Clay Alderfer 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
E)  Frederick Herzberg 
A)  David McClelland 
B)  Douglas McGregor 
C)  Clay Alderfer 
D)  Abraham Maslow 
E)  Frederick Herzberg

Question 16

Fixed-interval reinforcement provides reinforcement on a fixed time schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The basic expectancy framework suggests that for motivated behavior to occur,

Accepted Answer

A)  the performance-to-outcome expectancies should approach zero. 
B)  the sum of all the valences for the relevant potential outcomes must be negative. 
C)  none of the valences for the relevant potential outcomes should be negative. 
D)  the effort-to-performance ratio should be well above 10. 
E)  the positive valences should outweigh the negative valences of potential outcomes. 
A)  the performance-to-outcome expectancies should approach zero. 
B)  the sum of all the valences for the relevant potential outcomes must be negative. 
C)  none of the valences for the relevant potential outcomes should be negative. 
D)  the effort-to-performance ratio should be well above 10. 
E)  the positive valences should outweigh the negative valences of potential outcomes.

Question 18

​According to David McClelland, the desire to master complex tasks or to do things better or more efficiently is called a need for _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  empowerment 
B)  affiliation 
C)  power 
D)  achievement 
E)  status 
A)  empowerment 
B)  affiliation 
C)  power 
D)  achievement 
E)  status

Question 19

According to Maslow, if a previously satisfied lower-level need becomes deficient,

Accepted Answer

A)  the individual returns to the level just below the deficient level. 
B)  the individual returns to the lowest level that is now deficient. 
C)  the individual becomes demotivated. 
D)  the individual advances a level. 
E)  the individual begins again at the bottom of the hierarchy. 
A)  the individual returns to the level just below the deficient level. 
B)  the individual returns to the lowest level that is now deficient. 
C)  the individual becomes demotivated. 
D)  the individual advances a level. 
E)  the individual begins again at the bottom of the hierarchy.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is NOTtrue about continuous reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction sets in quickly when reinforcement is removed. 
B)  It is frequently used by managers in organizational settings. 
C)  It is the process of reinforcing behavior every time it occurs. 
D)  It is an effective means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior. 
E)  It requires that managers monitor every behavior of an employee and provide effective reinforcement. 
A)  Extinction sets in quickly when reinforcement is removed. 
B)  It is frequently used by managers in organizational settings. 
C)  It is the process of reinforcing behavior every time it occurs. 
D)  It is an effective means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior. 
E)  It requires that managers monitor every behavior of an employee and provide effective reinforcement.

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for ___________________________________.

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

A performance bonus is an example of _____________.

The need for affiliation is the desire to control one's environment.

Removal of current or future unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood that someone will repeat a behavior is called _____________.

Motivated behavior begins with one or more

Performance is a function of motivation, ability, and ______.

The most difficult performance factor to manage is often

Which two types of reinforcement are generally accepted as means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior?

Who developed the Two-Factor Theory?

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

A $10 bonus for every fifth sale would be an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

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

All of the following are steps in an individual's formation of equity perceptions EXCEPT

Who developed the Existence-Relatedness-Growth (ERG) Theory?

Fixed-interval reinforcement provides reinforcement on a fixed time schedule.

The basic expectancy framework suggests that for motivated behavior to occur,

According to David McClelland, the desire to master complex tasks or to do things better or more efficiently is called a need for _______.

According to Maslow, if a previously satisfied lower-level need becomes deficient,

Which of the following statements is NOTtrue about continuous reinforcement?

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

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for ___________________________________.

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

A performance bonus is an example of _____________.

The need for affiliation is the desire to control one's environment.

Removal of current or future unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood that someone will repeat a behavior is called _____________.

Motivated behavior begins with one or more

Performance is a function of motivation, ability, and ______.

The most difficult performance factor to manage is often

Which two types of reinforcement are generally accepted as means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior?

Who developed the Two-Factor Theory?

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

A $10 bonus for every fifth sale would be an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

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

All of the following are steps in an individual's formation of equity perceptions EXCEPT

Who developed the Existence-Relatedness-Growth (ERG) Theory?

Fixed-interval reinforcement provides reinforcement on a fixed time schedule.

The basic expectancy framework suggests that for motivated behavior to occur,

​According to David McClelland, the desire to master complex tasks or to do things better or more efficiently is called a need for _______.

According to Maslow, if a previously satisfied lower-level need becomes deficient,

Which of the following statements is NOTtrue about continuous reinforcement?

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

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

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

According to David McClelland, the desire to master complex tasks or to do things better or more efficiently is called a need for _______.