Exam 6: The Nature of Work Motivation

Motivational problems may occur because highly valiant outcomes are unavailable to employees.

Equity exists when the outcome/input ratio of an individual is equal to the outcome/input ratio of the referent.

Name and define the three central components of expectancy theory.

The union movement in the coal mines of the eastern United States grew partially out of workers' concerns over the dangers of working in the mines and the high number of accidents that occurred. Maslow would have characterized the workers who formed the unions based on these concerns as being motivated by ________.

________ is concerned with the perceived fairness of the methods used in making decisions about the distribution of outcomes.

The key challenge facing managers in terms of motivation is how to encourage employees to contribute inputs to their jobs and to the organization.

Expectancy theory asserts that if an outcome has negative valence, an employee ________.

Patty Signs dislikes serving as an unpaid volunteer at the local Red Cross, but does it to maintain her position as one of the social leaders in her community. Patty's volunteer work is the product of her intrinsic work motivation.

The question, "Has your supervisor been candid in his/her communications with you?" MOST relates to ________ justice.

________ exists when an individual perceives that his or her outcome/input ratio is greater than that of a referent.

Clayton Alderfer's existence-relatedness-growth (ERG) theory is a need theory of work motivation.

According to equity theory, which of the following actions would an employee NOT take to restore equity?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the definition for work motivation?

Which of the following questions is NOT addressed by organizational justice theory?

Mike Smith has led the company softball team to three straight league championships with his excellent pitching skills. Surprisingly, Mike dislikes softball, never practices, and is often bored while pitching in games. This incident illustrates that ________.

Jamie heard of an opening for a manager position at the retail store she works at and is very interested in it. Potential candidates for this position must be on time every day, be great with the customers, and apply to the position. According to expectancy theory, what question needs to be answered to determine whether or not Jamie will be motivated to go after the manager position?

Motivation is only one of several factors that can affect performance.

Bridgette notices that she and Daryll work the same amount with the same effort, but she gets paid less. Trish believes she is working less than Carol but getting paid more. All of this is creating tension in the workplace. The manager of this organization can BEST alleviate this tension by ________.

Expectancy is a worker's perception about the relationship between ________.

According to Adams, a referent could be another employee, oneself at a different place or time, or one's expectations.