Question 1

Distal goals provide clear markers of progress and result in more frequent feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Goal orientation is a stable ________.

Accepted Answer

individual

Question 3

Autonomy support involves providing employees with opportunities to develop their true potential as an individual to the fullest extent and to express one's skills,talents,and emotions in a manner that is most personally fulfilling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As a manager,you need to evaluate the performance of your employees.Stan seems to be working hard because he wants to get a pay raise.Sue seems to work hard because she finds her work interesting and fun.What can you say about each of these employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
B) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
C) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
D) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
E) Stan's motivation is extrinsic and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
A) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
B) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
C) Stan's motivation is controlled and Sue's motivation is autonomous. 
D) Stan's motivation is autonomous and Sue's motivation is controlled. 
E) Stan's motivation is extrinsic and Sue's motivation is controlled.

Question 5

McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely to Alderfer's relatedness needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely...

Question 6

"Choosing another comparison person or group" is a reaction that is associated with McClelland's theory of need for achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Need theories are concerned with how various factors motivate people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Equity theory predicts that a person who is underpaid on an hourly basis will reduce inputs and perform at a low level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

Accepted Answer

A) When the job is simple. 
B) When individuals have the knowledge and skills to perform the task effectively. 
C) When the task is straightforward. 
D) When the task is complex. 
E) When the task is intrinsically motivating. 
A) When the job is simple. 
B) When individuals have the knowledge and skills to perform the task effectively. 
C) When the task is straightforward. 
D) When the task is complex. 
E) When the task is intrinsically motivating.

Question 10

According to self-determination theory,what basic psychological needs are important for all individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) achievement, autonomy, and relatedness 
B) achievement, affiliation, and relatedness 
C) competence, affiliation, and achievement 
D) competence, achievement, and relatedness 
E) competence, autonomy, and relatedness 
A) achievement, autonomy, and relatedness 
B) achievement, affiliation, and relatedness 
C) competence, affiliation, and achievement 
D) competence, achievement, and relatedness 
E) competence, autonomy, and relatedness

Question 11

All three basic psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in different countries,however,the ________ of the relationships varies across countries for competence and autonomy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All three basic psychological needs are related...

Question 12

Clarence has been unable to establish friendly,supportive relationships at work.According to Alderfer's ERG theory,this may cause his ________ needs to become stronger.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clarence has been unable to establish friendly,supportive...

Question 13

If you have a friend who has low cognitive ability,then his/her emotional intelligence will be important for job performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Participation can improve performance by increasing the difficulty of the goal that employees adopt.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a good practical example of goal challenge?

Accepted Answer

A) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Cs in the coming semester 
B) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Bs in the coming semester 
C) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving As in the coming semester 
D) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Ds in the coming semester 
E) It depends on the student. 
A) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Cs in the coming semester 
B) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Bs in the coming semester 
C) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving As in the coming semester 
D) To encourage a D student to set a goal of achieving Ds in the coming semester 
E) It depends on the student.

Question 16

In collective cultures it is often observed that groups favour an equality norm for reward allocation.Which theory's motivational premises does this norm most clearly contradict?

Accepted Answer

A) ERG theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Maslow's need hierarchy 
E) McClelland's theory of needs 
A) ERG theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Maslow's need hierarchy 
E) McClelland's theory of needs

Question 17

Equity theory predicts that someone who is underpaid on a piece rate basis will produce a high volume of low quality output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company,truck drivers were assigned a specific,challenging ________ goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the classic goal setting study conducted...

Question 19

According to McClelland's theory,what are the main characteristics of individuals who are high in need of achievement? What types of jobs would likely motivate them?

Accepted Answer

People who are high in need for achievem

Question 20

Autonomy support involves providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Distal goals provide clear markers of progress and result in more frequent feedback.

Goal orientation is a stable ________.

Autonomy support involves providing employees with opportunities to develop their true potential as an individual to the fullest extent and to express one's skills,talents,and emotions in a manner that is most personally fulfilling.

As a manager,you need to evaluate the performance of your employees.Stan seems to be working hard because he wants to get a pay raise.Sue seems to work hard because she finds her work interesting and fun.What can you say about each of these employees?

McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely to Alderfer's relatedness needs.

"Choosing another comparison person or group" is a reaction that is associated with McClelland's theory of need for achievement.

Need theories are concerned with how various factors motivate people.

Equity theory predicts that a person who is underpaid on an hourly basis will reduce inputs and perform at a low level.

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

According to self-determination theory,what basic psychological needs are important for all individuals?

All three basic psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in different countries,however,the ________ of the relationships varies across countries for competence and autonomy.

Clarence has been unable to establish friendly,supportive relationships at work.According to Alderfer's ERG theory,this may cause his ________ needs to become stronger.

If you have a friend who has low cognitive ability,then his/her emotional intelligence will be important for job performance.

Participation can improve performance by increasing the difficulty of the goal that employees adopt.

Which of the following is a good practical example of goal challenge?

In collective cultures it is often observed that groups favour an equality norm for reward allocation.Which theory's motivational premises does this norm most clearly contradict?

Equity theory predicts that someone who is underpaid on a piece rate basis will produce a high volume of low quality output.

In the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company,truck drivers were assigned a specific,challenging ________ goal.

According to McClelland's theory,what are the main characteristics of individuals who are high in need of achievement? What types of jobs would likely motivate them?

Autonomy support involves providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative.

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Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

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Power, Politics, and Ethics

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Exam 5: Theories of Work Motivation

Distal goals provide clear markers of progress and result in more frequent feedback.

Goal orientation is a stable ________.

Autonomy support involves providing employees with opportunities to develop their true potential as an individual to the fullest extent and to express one's skills,talents,and emotions in a manner that is most personally fulfilling.

As a manager,you need to evaluate the performance of your employees.Stan seems to be working hard because he wants to get a pay raise.Sue seems to work hard because she finds her work interesting and fun.What can you say about each of these employees?

McClelland's need for ________ corresponds most closely to Alderfer's relatedness needs.

"Choosing another comparison person or group" is a reaction that is associated with McClelland's theory of need for achievement.

Need theories are concerned with how various factors motivate people.

Equity theory predicts that a person who is underpaid on an hourly basis will reduce inputs and perform at a low level.

When will setting a specific learning goal be more effective than setting a high performance goal?

According to self-determination theory,what basic psychological needs are important for all individuals?

All three basic psychological needs are related to autonomous motivation in different countries,however,the ________ of the relationships varies across countries for competence and autonomy.

Clarence has been unable to establish friendly,supportive relationships at work.According to Alderfer's ERG theory,this may cause his ________ needs to become stronger.

If you have a friend who has low cognitive ability,then his/her emotional intelligence will be important for job performance.

Participation can improve performance by increasing the difficulty of the goal that employees adopt.

Which of the following is a good practical example of goal challenge?

In collective cultures it is often observed that groups favour an equality norm for reward allocation.Which theory's motivational premises does this norm most clearly contradict?

Equity theory predicts that someone who is underpaid on a piece rate basis will produce a high volume of low quality output.

In the classic goal setting study conducted at Weyerhaeuser Company,truck drivers were assigned a specific,challenging ________ goal.

According to McClelland's theory,what are the main characteristics of individuals who are high in need of achievement? What types of jobs would likely motivate them?

Autonomy support involves providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative.

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