Question 1

Which dimension of self-efficacy refers to beliefs about how difficult a task can be accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A)  strength 
B)  magnitude 
C)  power 
D)  generality 
E)  corporality 
A)  strength 
B)  magnitude 
C)  power 
D)  generality 
E)  corporality

Question 2

Performance is related to three factors by the equation P = M + A + E.Match each of the following descriptions with the term in the equation it most clearly embodies.
-E

Accepted Answer

A) Although Fabio wants to do well as an accountant, he's just not very good with numbers. 
B) Fabio has a strong desire to do well as an accountant. 
C) Although Fabio wants to do well as an accountant, he doesn't get very much support from his coworkers or manager. 
A) Although Fabio wants to do well as an accountant, he's just not very good with numbers. 
B) Fabio has a strong desire to do well as an accountant. 
C) Although Fabio wants to do well as an accountant, he doesn't get very much support from his coworkers or manager.

Question 3

Hygiene factors include the quality of supervision, working conditions, and interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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 5

According to equity theory, which of the following ratios do people consider when deciding whether they are being treated equitably?

Accepted Answer

A)  inputs : outcomes 
B)  performance : rewards 
C)  effort : probability of success 
D)  status : competence 
E)  motivation : ability 
A)  inputs : outcomes 
B)  performance : rewards 
C)  effort : probability of success 
D)  status : competence 
E)  motivation : ability

Which dimension of self-efficacy refers to beliefs about how difficult a task can be accomplished?

Performance is related to three factors by the equation P = M + A + E.Match each of the following descriptions with the term in the equation it most clearly embodies. -E

Hygiene factors include the quality of supervision, working conditions, and interpersonal relationships.

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

According to equity theory, which of the following ratios do people consider when deciding whether they are being treated equitably?

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Exam 5: Motivating Behavior

Which dimension of self-efficacy refers to beliefs about how difficult a task can be accomplished?

Performance is related to three factors by the equation P = M + A + E.Match each of the following descriptions with the term in the equation it most clearly embodies. -E

Hygiene factors include the quality of supervision, working conditions, and interpersonal relationships.

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

According to equity theory, which of the following ratios do people consider when deciding whether they are being treated equitably?

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