Question 1

When people have their basic psychological needs satisfied,their motivation will be autonomous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________ is a term used to refer to a person's basic information processing capabilities.

Accepted Answer

General co

Question 3

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________,and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement; power 
B) affiliation; power 
C) power; achievement 
D) achievement; achievement 
E) achievement; affiliation 
A) achievement; power 
B) affiliation; power 
C) power; achievement 
D) achievement; achievement 
E) achievement; affiliation

Question 4

Paul has a secure,well-paying,but boring job.He gets along well with his boss and his co-workers.Recently,he has put in a bid for several more interesting jobs that have opened up,but each time the job has been given to someone with more seniority.According to Alderfer's ERG theory,Paul will probably

Accepted Answer

A) seek support and additional attention from his boss and co-workers. 
B) continue to pursue a more interesting job indefinitely. 
C) exhibit frequent absenteeism. 
D) press for higher pay. 
E) quit his job and leave the company. 
A) seek support and additional attention from his boss and co-workers. 
B) continue to pursue a more interesting job indefinitely. 
C) exhibit frequent absenteeism. 
D) press for higher pay. 
E) quit his job and leave the company.

Question 5

Process theories of motivation are concerned with

Accepted Answer

A) how various factors motivate people. 
B) why various factors motivate people. 
C) when various factors motivate people. 
D) what various factors motivate people. 
E) what various factors motivate people, and how they motivate people. 
A) how various factors motivate people. 
B) why various factors motivate people. 
C) when various factors motivate people. 
D) what various factors motivate people. 
E) what various factors motivate people, and how they motivate people.

Question 6

Need theories of motivation are concerned with

Accepted Answer

A) how various factors motivate people. 
B) why various factors motivate people. 
C) when various factors motivate people. 
D) what various factors motivate people. 
E) what various factors motivate people, and how they motivate people. 
A) how various factors motivate people. 
B) why various factors motivate people. 
C) when various factors motivate people. 
D) what various factors motivate people. 
E) what various factors motivate people, and how they motivate people.

Question 7

What is the difference between a learning goal orientation,a performance-prove goal orientation,and a performance-avoid goal orientation,and what effect do they have on learning and performance?

Accepted Answer

A learning goal orientation is a prefere

Question 8

Research shows that participation in goal setting

Accepted Answer

A) can reduce performance by lowering the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
B) can improve performance by lowering the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
C) can improve performance by increasing the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
D) can reduce performance by increasing the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
E) has no effect at all on performance or goal difficulty. 
A) can reduce performance by lowering the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
B) can improve performance by lowering the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
C) can improve performance by increasing the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
D) can reduce performance by increasing the difficulty of goals that employees adopt. 
E) has no effect at all on performance or goal difficulty.

Question 9

Mika's boss provides her with a meaningful rationale for performing a task,allows her some choice in her work,and understands and acknowledges her feelings and perspectives.What is this a good example of?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomy support 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) goal setting 
D) expectancy 
E) need for achievement 
A) autonomy support 
B) emotional intelligence 
C) goal setting 
D) expectancy 
E) need for achievement

Question 10

The highest level of emotional intelligence is the perception of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ motivation is self-applied and stems from a direct relationship between the person and the task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ motivation is self-applied and stems from...

Question 12

Discuss the extent to which each of the theories of motivation translate across cultures.

Accepted Answer

Most theories that revolve around human

Question 13

If Steve desires friendly and supportive supervision,he is trying to fulfill

Accepted Answer

A) his existence needs. 
B) his relatedness needs. 
C) his growth needs. 
D) any one of his needs, depending on which is operative. 
E) his safety needs. 
A) his existence needs. 
B) his relatedness needs. 
C) his growth needs. 
D) any one of his needs, depending on which is operative. 
E) his safety needs.

Question 14

Goals that focus attention on the achievement of specific performance outcomes are called

Accepted Answer

A) learning goals. 
B) outcome goals. 
C) performance goals. 
D) specific goals. 
E) challenging goals. 
A) learning goals. 
B) outcome goals. 
C) performance goals. 
D) specific goals. 
E) challenging goals.

Question 15

If you are learning to perform a new task,your boss should set a specific challenging performance goal for you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Describe what makes equity theory a theory of motivation and the tactics that people might be motivated to employ.

Accepted Answer

Equity theory is a theory of motivation

Question 17

People with high achievement needs are consistently better performers than people with high affiliation needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Equity theory and expectancy theory are two prominent ________ theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equity theory and expectancy theory are two...

Question 19

What is motivation and what are its basic characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Motivation refers to the exten

Question 20

Some potential motivators might have both extrinsic and intrinsic qualities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When people have their basic psychological needs satisfied,their motivation will be autonomous.

________ is a term used to refer to a person's basic information processing capabilities.

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for ,and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for .

Process theories of motivation are concerned with

Need theories of motivation are concerned with

What is the difference between a learning goal orientation,a performance-prove goal orientation,and a performance-avoid goal orientation,and what effect do they have on learning and performance?

Research shows that participation in goal setting

Mika's boss provides her with a meaningful rationale for performing a task,allows her some choice in her work,and understands and acknowledges her feelings and perspectives.What is this a good example of?

The highest level of emotional intelligence is the perception of emotions.

________ motivation is self-applied and stems from a direct relationship between the person and the task.

Discuss the extent to which each of the theories of motivation translate across cultures.

If Steve desires friendly and supportive supervision,he is trying to fulfill

Goals that focus attention on the achievement of specific performance outcomes are called

If you are learning to perform a new task,your boss should set a specific challenging performance goal for you.

Describe what makes equity theory a theory of motivation and the tactics that people might be motivated to employ.

People with high achievement needs are consistently better performers than people with high affiliation needs.

Equity theory and expectancy theory are two prominent ________ theories of motivation.

What is motivation and what are its basic characteristics?

Some potential motivators might have both extrinsic and intrinsic qualities.

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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

When people have their basic psychological needs satisfied,their motivation will be autonomous.

________ is a term used to refer to a person's basic information processing capabilities.

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________,and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for ________.

Process theories of motivation are concerned with

Need theories of motivation are concerned with

What is the difference between a learning goal orientation,a performance-prove goal orientation,and a performance-avoid goal orientation,and what effect do they have on learning and performance?

Research shows that participation in goal setting

Mika's boss provides her with a meaningful rationale for performing a task,allows her some choice in her work,and understands and acknowledges her feelings and perspectives.What is this a good example of?

The highest level of emotional intelligence is the perception of emotions.

________ motivation is self-applied and stems from a direct relationship between the person and the task.

Discuss the extent to which each of the theories of motivation translate across cultures.

If Steve desires friendly and supportive supervision,he is trying to fulfill

Goals that focus attention on the achievement of specific performance outcomes are called

If you are learning to perform a new task,your boss should set a specific challenging performance goal for you.

Describe what makes equity theory a theory of motivation and the tactics that people might be motivated to employ.

People with high achievement needs are consistently better performers than people with high affiliation needs.

Equity theory and expectancy theory are two prominent ________ theories of motivation.

What is motivation and what are its basic characteristics?

Some potential motivators might have both extrinsic and intrinsic qualities.

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

In McClelland's theory of needs sales jobs are attractive to those high in need for ,and management jobs are attractive to those high in need for .