Question 1

After a few weeks on the job,you feel that your motivation is ________ because the boss is watching you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a few weeks on the job,you...

Question 2

For goals to be challenging,they should be based on past performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ theories are concerned with what motivates workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ theories are concerned with what motivates...

Question 4

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with high levels of cognitive ability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are proximal and distal goals? How are they related? Please provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Distal goals are long-term or end goals,

Question 6

A specific high learning goal is more effective than a specific high performance goal and a do your best goal when individuals are learning to perform a simple task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to self-determination theory,three basic physiological needs are important for all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is general cognitive ability and what role does it play in the motivation-performance relationship?

Accepted Answer

General cognitive ability refers to a pe

Question 9

If you have just started a new job and must perform a complex task,then your boss should set a specific high ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If you have just started a new...

Question 10

Compare and contrast the motivation theories of Maslow and Alderfer.What advice would you have for a Canadian manager with respect to applying these theories in their workplace?

Accepted Answer

Both theories are based on need hierarch

Question 11

What is the main difference between the need theories and process theories of work motivation?

Accepted Answer

Need theories are concerned wi

Question 12

When people do not have their basic psychological needs satisfied,their motivation will be ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When people do not have their basic...

Question 13

Autonomy support is positively related the satisfaction of all three basic psychological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best represents the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance?

Accepted Answer

A) It predicts job performance above and beyond cognitive ability but not the Big Five personality variables. 
B) It does not predict job performance above and beyond cognitive ability or the Big Five personality variables. 
C) It predicts job performance above and beyond the Big Five personality variables but not cognitive ability. 
D) It predicts job performance above and beyond cognitive ability and the Big Five personality variables. 
E) It predicts job performance above and beyond cognitive ability and motivation. 
A) It predicts job performance above and beyond cognitive ability but not the Big Five personality variables. 
B) It does not predict job performance above and beyond cognitive ability or the Big Five personality variables. 
C) It predicts job performance above and beyond the Big Five personality variables but not cognitive ability. 
D) It predicts job performance above and beyond cognitive ability and the Big Five personality variables. 
E) It predicts job performance above and beyond cognitive ability and motivation.

Question 15

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

Accepted Answer

A) growth needs can be completely satisfied just as existence and relatedness needs can be. 
B) a lower level need must be gratified before a less concrete need becomes operative. 
C) a rigid hierarchy of needs exists. 
D) if higher level needs are strong but ungratified, individuals will increase their desire for the gratification of lower level needs. 
E) the least concrete needs become more desired as they are fulfilled. 
A) growth needs can be completely satisfied just as existence and relatedness needs can be. 
B) a lower level need must be gratified before a less concrete need becomes operative. 
C) a rigid hierarchy of needs exists. 
D) if higher level needs are strong but ungratified, individuals will increase their desire for the gratification of lower level needs. 
E) the least concrete needs become more desired as they are fulfilled.

Question 16

The mechanisms of goal setting include direction,effort,persistence,and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The mechanisms of goal setting include direction,effort,persistence,and...

Question 17

What are the basic characteristics of highly motivating goals?

Accepted Answer

Goals are most motivational wh

Question 18

In Maslow's hierarchy,________ needs fall between esteem needs and safety needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Maslow's hierarchy,________ needs fall between esteem...

Question 19

In expectancy theory,the valence of first-level outcomes is the sum of the product of

Accepted Answer

A) second-level valences and expectancies. 
B) force and instrumentalities. 
C) expectancies and instrumentalities. 
D) second-level valences and instrumentalities. 
E) second-level instrumentalities and expectancies. 
A) second-level valences and expectancies. 
B) force and instrumentalities. 
C) expectancies and instrumentalities. 
D) second-level valences and instrumentalities. 
E) second-level instrumentalities and expectancies.

Question 20

When motivation is controlled,individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After a few weeks on the job,you feel that your motivation is ________ because the boss is watching you.

For goals to be challenging,they should be based on past performance.

________ theories are concerned with what motivates workers.

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with high levels of cognitive ability.

What are proximal and distal goals? How are they related? Please provide examples of each.

A specific high learning goal is more effective than a specific high performance goal and a do your best goal when individuals are learning to perform a simple task.

According to self-determination theory,three basic physiological needs are important for all individuals.

What is general cognitive ability and what role does it play in the motivation-performance relationship?

If you have just started a new job and must perform a complex task,then your boss should set a specific high ________ goal.

Compare and contrast the motivation theories of Maslow and Alderfer.What advice would you have for a Canadian manager with respect to applying these theories in their workplace?

What is the main difference between the need theories and process theories of work motivation?

When people do not have their basic psychological needs satisfied,their motivation will be ________.

Autonomy support is positively related the satisfaction of all three basic psychological needs.

Which of the following best represents the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance?

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

The mechanisms of goal setting include direction,effort,persistence,and ________.

What are the basic characteristics of highly motivating goals?

In Maslow's hierarchy,________ needs fall between esteem needs and safety needs.

In expectancy theory,the valence of first-level outcomes is the sum of the product of

When motivation is controlled,individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

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Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

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Exam 5: Theories of Work Motivation

After a few weeks on the job,you feel that your motivation is ________ because the boss is watching you.

For goals to be challenging,they should be based on past performance.

________ theories are concerned with what motivates workers.

Emotional intelligence is most important for the job performance of employees with high levels of cognitive ability.

What are proximal and distal goals? How are they related? Please provide examples of each.

A specific high learning goal is more effective than a specific high performance goal and a do your best goal when individuals are learning to perform a simple task.

According to self-determination theory,three basic physiological needs are important for all individuals.

What is general cognitive ability and what role does it play in the motivation-performance relationship?

If you have just started a new job and must perform a complex task,then your boss should set a specific high ________ goal.

Compare and contrast the motivation theories of Maslow and Alderfer.What advice would you have for a Canadian manager with respect to applying these theories in their workplace?

What is the main difference between the need theories and process theories of work motivation?

When people do not have their basic psychological needs satisfied,their motivation will be ________.

Autonomy support is positively related the satisfaction of all three basic psychological needs.

Which of the following best represents the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance?

Alderfer differs from Maslow in that his ERG theory assumes

The mechanisms of goal setting include direction,effort,persistence,and ________.

What are the basic characteristics of highly motivating goals?

In Maslow's hierarchy,________ needs fall between esteem needs and safety needs.

In expectancy theory,the valence of first-level outcomes is the sum of the product of

When motivation is controlled,individuals are engaged in a task because they choose to be.

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change,Development,and Innovation

Filters