Question 1

Goal ________ refers to an individual's goal preferences in achievement situations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Goal ________ refers to an individual's goal...

Question 2

People's motivation is often affected by how they see others being treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company involved drivers participating in goal setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Self-determination theory posits that needs are not ________ and people do not differ in the strength of particular needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-determination theory posits that needs are not...

Question 5

N-Ach is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) belongingness or relatedness need. 
B) growth or relatedness need. 
C) growth or belongingness need. 
D) growth or self-actualization need. 
E) growth or self-esteem need. 
A) belongingness or relatedness need. 
B) growth or relatedness need. 
C) growth or belongingness need. 
D) growth or self-actualization need. 
E) growth or self-esteem need.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to self-determination theory,there are three basic...

Question 7

________ focus on knowledge and skill acquisition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ focus on knowledge and skill acquisition....

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Specific goals are goals that specify an exact level of achievement for people to accomplish in a particular ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specific goals are goals that specify an...

Question 10

Natasha wants a promotion to a more interesting and challenging job but doesn't get it.According to Alderfer's ERG theory and its frustration-regression hypothesis,she may now seek more social support from her boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Two process theories of motivation include

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's Need Hierarchy and McClelland's theory of needs. 
B) Equity and ERG. 
C) Maslow's Need. Hierarchy and Expectancy. 
D) Equity and Expectancy. 
E) Maslow's Need Hierarchy and ERG. 
A) Maslow's Need Hierarchy and McClelland's theory of needs. 
B) Equity and ERG. 
C) Maslow's Need. Hierarchy and Expectancy. 
D) Equity and Expectancy. 
E) Maslow's Need Hierarchy and ERG.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) High need achievers tend to excel in sales jobs. 
B) High need achievers tend to seek out performance feedback. 
C) High need achievers tend to set extremely difficult goals for themselves. 
D) High need for achievement can be acquired through training. 
E) High need achievers prefer situations in which they can take personal responsibility for outcomes. 
A) High need achievers tend to excel in sales jobs. 
B) High need achievers tend to seek out performance feedback. 
C) High need achievers tend to set extremely difficult goals for themselves. 
D) High need for achievement can be acquired through training. 
E) High need achievers prefer situations in which they can take personal responsibility for outcomes.

Question 13

People high in need for achievement tend to set remarkably difficult performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) distal goals 
B) proximal goals 
C) performance goals 
D) autonomy support 
E) learning goals 
A) distal goals 
B) proximal goals 
C) performance goals 
D) autonomy support 
E) learning goals

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE about the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company?

Accepted Answer

A) The results were achieved with driver participation. 
B) The results were achieved with monetary incentives. 
C) Drivers were assigned a specific learning goal. 
D) The effects were short-lived. 
E) Drivers were assigned a specific challenging performance goal. 
A) The results were achieved with driver participation. 
B) The results were achieved with monetary incentives. 
C) Drivers were assigned a specific learning goal. 
D) The effects were short-lived. 
E) Drivers were assigned a specific challenging performance goal.

Question 16

If your goal in this course is to achieve a particular grade,what kind of goal have you set?

Accepted Answer

A) A challenging goal 
B) A learning goal 
C) A performance goal 
D) An outcome goal 
E) A proximal goal 
A) A challenging goal 
B) A learning goal 
C) A performance goal 
D) An outcome goal 
E) A proximal goal

Question 17

Sandra is a sales rep working for a bottled water distribution company whose clients are large companies in her city.Each quarter,she meets with her sales manager to jointly set a quarterly (3 month)sales target as well as create a road map of weekly goals to help her reach her quarterly numbers.Her quarterly sales benchmark is a ________ goal and the weekly targets are ________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A) proximal; distal 
B) intrinsic, extrinsic 
C) automatic; guided 
D) distal; proximal 
E) distal; intrinsic 
A) proximal; distal 
B) intrinsic, extrinsic 
C) automatic; guided 
D) distal; proximal 
E) distal; intrinsic

Question 18

According to self-determination theory,needs for competence,autonomy,and relatedness are important for all individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The manager who tells an employee "I'll recommend you for a promotion if you implement the new system by January" is attempting to strengthen which expectancy theory component?

Accepted Answer

A) Instrumentality 
B) Valence of second-level outcomes 
C) Expectancy 
D) Needs 
E) Relatedness 
A) Instrumentality 
B) Valence of second-level outcomes 
C) Expectancy 
D) Needs 
E) Relatedness

Question 20

In the goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company,the drivers were assigned a specific high learning goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Goal ________ refers to an individual's goal preferences in achievement situations.

People's motivation is often affected by how they see others being treated.

The goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company involved drivers participating in goal setting.

Self-determination theory posits that needs are not ________ and people do not differ in the strength of particular needs.

N-Ach is an example of

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

________ focus on knowledge and skill acquisition.

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

Specific goals are goals that specify an exact level of achievement for people to accomplish in a particular ________.

Natasha wants a promotion to a more interesting and challenging job but doesn't get it.According to Alderfer's ERG theory and its frustration-regression hypothesis,she may now seek more social support from her boss.

Two process theories of motivation include

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

People high in need for achievement tend to set remarkably difficult performance goals.

Which of the following is related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation?

Which of the following is TRUE about the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company?

If your goal in this course is to achieve a particular grade,what kind of goal have you set?

According to self-determination theory,needs for competence,autonomy,and relatedness are important for all individuals.

The manager who tells an employee "I'll recommend you for a promotion if you implement the new system by January" is attempting to strengthen which expectancy theory component?

In the goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company,the drivers were assigned a specific high learning goal.

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

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Exam 5: Theories of Work Motivation

Goal ________ refers to an individual's goal preferences in achievement situations.

People's motivation is often affected by how they see others being treated.

The goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company involved drivers participating in goal setting.

Self-determination theory posits that needs are not ________ and people do not differ in the strength of particular needs.

N-Ach is an example of

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

________ focus on knowledge and skill acquisition.

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

Specific goals are goals that specify an exact level of achievement for people to accomplish in a particular ________.

Natasha wants a promotion to a more interesting and challenging job but doesn't get it.According to Alderfer's ERG theory and its frustration-regression hypothesis,she may now seek more social support from her boss.

Two process theories of motivation include

Which of the following statements about persons with high need for achievement is least accurate?

People high in need for achievement tend to set remarkably difficult performance goals.

Which of the following is related to the satisfaction of basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation?

Which of the following is TRUE about the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company?

If your goal in this course is to achieve a particular grade,what kind of goal have you set?

According to self-determination theory,needs for competence,autonomy,and relatedness are important for all individuals.

The manager who tells an employee "I'll recommend you for a promotion if you implement the new system by January" is attempting to strengthen which expectancy theory component?

In the goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company,the drivers were assigned a specific high learning goal.

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