Question 1

__________ describes the value or attraction an individual has for an outcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivators 
B)  Valence 
C)  O -> V expectancy 
D)  P -> O expectancy 
E)  E -> V expectancy 
A)  Motivators 
B)  Valence 
C)  O -> V expectancy 
D)  P -> O expectancy 
E)  E -> V expectancy

Question 2

_________________________ combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ combines a series of tasks into...

Question 3

Monetary and non-monetary are two types of rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

While job __________ can lead to greater task efficiencies, it has failed as a motivational technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation 
B)  enlargement 
C)  simplification 
D)  characteristics 
E)  enrichment 
A)  rotation 
B)  enlargement 
C)  simplification 
D)  characteristics 
E)  enrichment

Question 5

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the forces either within...

Question 6

With __________ schedule, the reinforcement is administered only after some occurrences of the correct behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  partial reinforcement 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  avoidance learning 
E)  none of these 
A)  extinction 
B)  partial reinforcement 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  avoidance learning 
E)  none of these

Question 7

Which of these is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Avoiding punishment 
A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Avoiding punishment

Question 8

According to McClelland, a high need for __________ is associated with successful attainment of top levels in the organizational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A)  power 
B)  achievement 
C)  affiliation 
D)  success 
E)  expertise 
A)  power 
B)  achievement 
C)  affiliation 
D)  success 
E)  expertise

Question 9

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the degree to which goals are concrete and unambiguous?

Accepted Answer

A)  goal specificity 
B)  goal difficulty 
C)  goal acceptance 
D)  feedback 
E)  goal motivation 
A)  goal specificity 
B)  goal difficulty 
C)  goal acceptance 
D)  feedback 
E)  goal motivation

Question 10

Jessica dislikes almost everything about her job. The only reason she continues to work at Knight Autobody is the excellent benefits package she receives. Jessica is motivated by

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic rewards. 
B)  intrinsic rewards. 
C)  variable rewards. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  extrinsic rewards. 
B)  intrinsic rewards. 
C)  variable rewards. 
D)  all of these. 
E)  none of these.

Question 11

The first two groups of needs in Aldefer's ERG theory are external and relatedness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of these are perspectives on motivation described in your text EXCEPT the

Accepted Answer

A)  human resources approach. 
B)  organizational approach. 
C)  human relations approach. 
D)  traditional approach. 
E)  contemporary approach. 
A)  human resources approach. 
B)  organizational approach. 
C)  human relations approach. 
D)  traditional approach. 
E)  contemporary approach.

Question 13

__________ is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job design 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job simplification 
D)  Job characteristics 
E)  Job enrichment 
A)  Job design 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job simplification 
D)  Job characteristics 
E)  Job enrichment

Question 14

Physiological needs are the most basic human physical needs, which are reflected in the workplace as needs for adequate heat, air, and base salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Herzberg's two-factor theory divides work-related needs into two categories: hygiene factors and reward factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The perception of workers as economic people is consistent with the

Accepted Answer

A)  contemporary approach. 
B)  human resource approach. 
C)  human relations approach. 
D)  traditional approach. 
E)  reinforcement approach. 
A)  contemporary approach. 
B)  human resource approach. 
C)  human relations approach. 
D)  traditional approach. 
E)  reinforcement approach.

Question 17

The removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance learning. 
B)  punishment. 
C)  positive reinforcement. 
D)  extinction. 
E)  inefficient management. 
A)  avoidance learning. 
B)  punishment. 
C)  positive reinforcement. 
D)  extinction. 
E)  inefficient management.

Question 18

With a(n) __________________________________________________, every occurrence of the desired behavior is reinforced.

Accepted Answer

continuous

Question 19

Intrinsic rewards are rewards given by another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Alderfer referred to the needs for physical well being as __________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  existence 
C)  belongingness 
D)  relatedness 
E)  growth 
A)  physiological 
B)  existence 
C)  belongingness 
D)  relatedness 
E)  growth

Exam 16: Motivation

__________ describes the value or attraction an individual has for an outcome.

_________________________ combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Monetary and non-monetary are two types of rewards.

While job __________ can lead to greater task efficiencies, it has failed as a motivational technique.

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

With __________ schedule, the reinforcement is administered only after some occurrences of the correct behavior.

Which of these is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee?

According to McClelland, a high need for __________ is associated with successful attainment of top levels in the organizational hierarchy.

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the degree to which goals are concrete and unambiguous?

Jessica dislikes almost everything about her job. The only reason she continues to work at Knight Autobody is the excellent benefits package she receives. Jessica is motivated by

The first two groups of needs in Aldefer's ERG theory are external and relatedness.

All of these are perspectives on motivation described in your text EXCEPT the

__________ is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction.

Physiological needs are the most basic human physical needs, which are reflected in the workplace as needs for adequate heat, air, and base salary.

Herzberg's two-factor theory divides work-related needs into two categories: hygiene factors and reward factors.

The perception of workers as economic people is consistent with the

The removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior is referred to as

With a(n) __________________________________________________, every occurrence of the desired behavior is reinforced.

Intrinsic rewards are rewards given by another person.

Alderfer referred to the needs for physical well being as __________ needs.

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