Question 1

The size of relationships for all three basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is most accurate about the relationship between general cognitive ability and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on mental tasks. 
B) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on manual tasks. 
C) General cognitive ability does not predict performance. 
D) General cognitive ability is a better predictor of performance for more complex tasks. 
E) General cognitive ability predicts performance to the same degree on all tasks. 
A) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on mental tasks. 
B) General cognitive ability predicts performance only on manual tasks. 
C) General cognitive ability does not predict performance. 
D) General cognitive ability is a better predictor of performance for more complex tasks. 
E) General cognitive ability predicts performance to the same degree on all tasks.

Question 3

Which of the following theories proposes that individuals have basic needs,which are associated with extrinsic motivation,and higher-order needs,which are associated with intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting theory 
E) Valence theory 
A) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting theory 
E) Valence theory

Question 4

General cognitive ability predicts

Accepted Answer

A) learning, training, career success, and job satisfaction. 
B) learning, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
C) motivation, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
D) learning, training, career success, and job performance. 
E) motivation, training, career success, and job performance. 
A) learning, training, career success, and job satisfaction. 
B) learning, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
C) motivation, training, job satisfaction, and job performance. 
D) learning, training, career success, and job performance. 
E) motivation, training, career success, and job performance.

Question 5

After several months on your new job,you find that your motivation is controlled.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) You are motivated because you like what you are doing. 
B) You are motivated because the boss likes you. 
C) You are motivated because you like your boss. 
D) You are motivated because of the rewards you receive. 
E) You are motivated because you have to be. 
A) You are motivated because you like what you are doing. 
B) You are motivated because the boss likes you. 
C) You are motivated because you like your boss. 
D) You are motivated because of the rewards you receive. 
E) You are motivated because you have to be.

Question 6

When a task is straightforward,a specific,high ________ goal results in higher performance than a do your best goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a task is straightforward,a specific,high ________...

Question 7

Autonomous motivation is only related to work outcomes in North America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Emotional intelligence predicts academic performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which theory proposes a weak or flexible hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy 
B) Equity 
C) ERG 
D) Maslow 
E) Adams 
A) Expectancy 
B) Equity 
C) ERG 
D) Maslow 
E) Adams

Question 10

The theories of Maslow,Alderfer,and McClelland are classified as ________ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The theories of Maslow,Alderfer,and McClelland are classified...

Question 11

After a few weeks on the job,you feel that your motivation is ________ because the work is interesting and fun.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Gina sees herself as having identical job outcomes to Rob but having fewer inputs than Rob.According to equity theory,Gina should feel a sense of inequity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following about the relationship between goals and performance is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) When a task is novel, a specific challenging performance goal will increase performance. 
B) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal will increase performance. 
C) When a task is complex, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
D) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
E) When a task is complex, a specific challenging performance goal can decrease performance. 
A) When a task is novel, a specific challenging performance goal will increase performance. 
B) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal will increase performance. 
C) When a task is complex, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
D) When a task is straightforward, a specific learning goal can decrease performance. 
E) When a task is complex, a specific challenging performance goal can decrease performance.

Question 14

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with McClelland's theory of needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Process theories of motivation are concerned with when various factors motivate people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What step is the most basic level of emotional intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A) Use and assimilation of emotions 
B) Perception of emotions 
C) Understanding of emotions 
D) Management of emotions 
E) It depends on the situation 
A) Use and assimilation of emotions 
B) Perception of emotions 
C) Understanding of emotions 
D) Management of emotions 
E) It depends on the situation

Question 17

The ________ theory of motivation seeks to help a person understand whether their motivation is either autonomous or controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) equity 
B) goal setting 
C) expectancy 
D) ERG 
E) self-determination 
A) equity 
B) goal setting 
C) expectancy 
D) ERG 
E) self-determination

Question 18

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic or component of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Effort 
B) Performance 
C) Persistence 
D) Direction 
E) Goals 
A) Effort 
B) Performance 
C) Persistence 
D) Direction 
E) Goals

Question 19

Expectancy theory

Accepted Answer

A) applies across cultures because it was formulated to be explicitly cross-cultural. 
B) applies across cultures because of its flexibility. 
C) is most relevant to the Western cultures because of its need-based philosophy. 
D) is most relevant to North America because of its rigid hierarchy. 
E) applies to nearly as many cultures as Maslow's need hierarchy. 
A) applies across cultures because it was formulated to be explicitly cross-cultural. 
B) applies across cultures because of its flexibility. 
C) is most relevant to the Western cultures because of its need-based philosophy. 
D) is most relevant to North America because of its rigid hierarchy. 
E) applies to nearly as many cultures as Maslow's need hierarchy.

Question 20

Self-determination theory is a hierarchical need theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The size of relationships for all three basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

Which of the following is most accurate about the relationship between general cognitive ability and performance?

Which of the following theories proposes that individuals have basic needs,which are associated with extrinsic motivation,and higher-order needs,which are associated with intrinsic motivation?

General cognitive ability predicts

After several months on your new job,you find that your motivation is controlled.What does this mean?

When a task is straightforward,a specific,high ________ goal results in higher performance than a do your best goal.

Autonomous motivation is only related to work outcomes in North America.

Emotional intelligence predicts academic performance.

Which theory proposes a weak or flexible hierarchy of needs?

The theories of Maslow,Alderfer,and McClelland are classified as ________ theories of motivation.

After a few weeks on the job,you feel that your motivation is ________ because the work is interesting and fun.

Gina sees herself as having identical job outcomes to Rob but having fewer inputs than Rob.According to equity theory,Gina should feel a sense of inequity.

Which of the following about the relationship between goals and performance is most accurate?

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with McClelland's theory of needs.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with when various factors motivate people.

What step is the most basic level of emotional intelligence?

The ________ theory of motivation seeks to help a person understand whether their motivation is either autonomous or controlled.

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic or component of motivation?

Expectancy theory

Self-determination theory is a hierarchical need theory of motivation.

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Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values,Attitudes,and Work Behaviour

Motivation in Practice

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Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

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Exam 5: Theories of Work Motivation

The size of relationships for all three basic psychological needs and autonomous motivation varies across countries.

Which of the following is most accurate about the relationship between general cognitive ability and performance?

Which of the following theories proposes that individuals have basic needs,which are associated with extrinsic motivation,and higher-order needs,which are associated with intrinsic motivation?

General cognitive ability predicts

After several months on your new job,you find that your motivation is controlled.What does this mean?

When a task is straightforward,a specific,high ________ goal results in higher performance than a do your best goal.

Autonomous motivation is only related to work outcomes in North America.

Emotional intelligence predicts academic performance.

Which theory proposes a weak or flexible hierarchy of needs?

The theories of Maslow,Alderfer,and McClelland are classified as ________ theories of motivation.

After a few weeks on the job,you feel that your motivation is ________ because the work is interesting and fun.

Gina sees herself as having identical job outcomes to Rob but having fewer inputs than Rob.According to equity theory,Gina should feel a sense of inequity.

Which of the following about the relationship between goals and performance is most accurate?

Autonomy support is most clearly associated with McClelland's theory of needs.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with when various factors motivate people.

What step is the most basic level of emotional intelligence?

The ________ theory of motivation seeks to help a person understand whether their motivation is either autonomous or controlled.

According to the text,which of the following is NOT a basic characteristic or component of motivation?

Expectancy theory

Self-determination theory is a hierarchical need theory of motivation.

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