Question 1

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,a given worker at a given point in time is most motivated by

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization because all persons seek to fulfill their highest potential. 
B) physiological needs because these are most basic and important. 
C) the highest level unsatisfied need. 
D) the lowest level unsatisfied need. 
E) belongingness needs because everyone needs some form of social interaction. 
A) self-actualization because all persons seek to fulfill their highest potential. 
B) physiological needs because these are most basic and important. 
C) the highest level unsatisfied need. 
D) the lowest level unsatisfied need. 
E) belongingness needs because everyone needs some form of social interaction.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

Providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative is known as

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A) intrinsic motivation. 
B) extrinsic motivation. 
C) autonomy support. 
D) controlled motivation. 
E) autonomous motivation. 
A) intrinsic motivation. 
B) extrinsic motivation. 
C) autonomy support. 
D) controlled motivation. 
E) autonomous motivation.

Question 4

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

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The answer of People's motivation is often affected by how...

Question 5

Gordon Wong,the VP of Human Resources at Zeta Manufacturing,is concerned about the apparent lack of motivation among Zeta's employees.At a meeting with company executives,he proposes that workers' wages be immediately increased by 20% in order to improve motivation levels.Julia Franco,the VP of Operations disagrees."If you throw more money at them,they will become even less motivated!" she exclaims.Who is correct? Explain your answer.

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As discussed in the text,there is consid

Question 6

Alice promises her employee a promotion if he can land a big contract.In expectancy theory terminology she is boosting ________.

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The answer of Alice promises her employee a promotion if...

Question 7

Mike,a production worker,reports on a research questionnaire that high performance has a valence of 10,average performance a valence of 5,and low performance a valence of 1.Also,he reports that he is certain that he can perform at low or average levels but only 40 percent sure that he can perform at a high level.According to expectancy theory,at which level should Mike perform?

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A) High 
B) Average 
C) Low 
D) High if task complexity is low to moderate 
E) Instrumentalities are also needed to answer this question. 
A) High 
B) Average 
C) Low 
D) High if task complexity is low to moderate 
E) Instrumentalities are also needed to answer this question.

Question 8

Emotional intelligence is most important for complex and higher-level jobs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to self-determination theory

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A) there is one basic psychological need that is important for all individuals. 
B) there is one basic physiological need that is important for all individuals. 
C) there are three basic psychological needs that are important for all individuals. 
D) there are three basic physiological needs that are important for all individuals. 
E) there are no needs that are important for all individuals. 
A) there is one basic psychological need that is important for all individuals. 
B) there is one basic physiological need that is important for all individuals. 
C) there are three basic psychological needs that are important for all individuals. 
D) there are three basic physiological needs that are important for all individuals. 
E) there are no needs that are important for all individuals.

Question 10

The text defines performance as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Alderfer's existence needs correspond closely to Maslow's

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A) self-actualization needs. 
B) belongingness needs. 
C) physiological needs. 
D) esteem needs. 
E) growth needs. 
A) self-actualization needs. 
B) belongingness needs. 
C) physiological needs. 
D) esteem needs. 
E) growth needs.

Question 12

Ray's boss and mentor showed him in great detail how to write a marketing plan.In expectancy theory terminology,the boss increased Ray's expectancy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In expectancy theory,the variable that links first and second level outcomes is instrumentality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you are performing a task that is straightforward,your boss should set a specific high learning goal for you.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most basic step in emotional intelligence is the knowledge and understanding of emotions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization is called

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A) effort. 
B) performance. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) extrinsic motivation. 
E) expectancy. 
A) effort. 
B) performance. 
C) intrinsic motivation. 
D) extrinsic motivation. 
E) expectancy.

Question 17

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers have a high need for ________.

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The answer of According to David McClelland,the most effective managers...

Question 18

Al told his friends that "the job makes me feel good about myself.I feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of the day." Al is probably

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A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) extrinsically motivated. 
C) fulfilling his relatedness needs on the job. 
D) experiencing inequity. 
E) self-actualized. 
A) intrinsically motivated. 
B) extrinsically motivated. 
C) fulfilling his relatedness needs on the job. 
D) experiencing inequity. 
E) self-actualized.

Question 19

Emotional intelligence is especially important in jobs

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A) that are complex. 
B) that involve mental tasks. 
C) that involve social interaction. 
D) that involve manual tasks. 
E) at higher organizational levels. 
A) that are complex. 
B) that involve mental tasks. 
C) that involve social interaction. 
D) that involve manual tasks. 
E) at higher organizational levels.

Question 20

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance,which of the following is most accurate?

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A) Setting a high performance goal will be most effective. 
B) Setting a specific learning goal will be most effective. 
C) Setting a high performance goal and a high learning goal will be most effective. 
D) Setting a do your best goal will be most effective. 
E) Setting a high performance goal and a low learning goal will be most effective. 
A) Setting a high performance goal will be most effective. 
B) Setting a specific learning goal will be most effective. 
C) Setting a high performance goal and a high learning goal will be most effective. 
D) Setting a do your best goal will be most effective. 
E) Setting a high performance goal and a low learning goal will be most effective.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,a given worker at a given point in time is most motivated by

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

Providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative is known as

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

Alice promises her employee a promotion if he can land a big contract.In expectancy theory terminology she is boosting ________.

Emotional intelligence is most important for complex and higher-level jobs.

According to self-determination theory

The text defines performance as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

Alderfer's existence needs correspond closely to Maslow's

Ray's boss and mentor showed him in great detail how to write a marketing plan.In expectancy theory terminology,the boss increased Ray's expectancy.

In expectancy theory,the variable that links first and second level outcomes is instrumentality.

If you are performing a task that is straightforward,your boss should set a specific high learning goal for you.

The most basic step in emotional intelligence is the knowledge and understanding of emotions.

The extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization is called

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers have a high need for ________.

Al told his friends that "the job makes me feel good about myself.I feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of the day." Al is probably

Emotional intelligence is especially important in jobs

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance,which of the following is most accurate?

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

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs,a given worker at a given point in time is most motivated by

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

Providing employees with choice and encouragement for personal initiative is known as

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

Alice promises her employee a promotion if he can land a big contract.In expectancy theory terminology she is boosting ________.

Emotional intelligence is most important for complex and higher-level jobs.

According to self-determination theory

The text defines performance as the extent to which persistent effort is directed towards a goal.

Alderfer's existence needs correspond closely to Maslow's

Ray's boss and mentor showed him in great detail how to write a marketing plan.In expectancy theory terminology,the boss increased Ray's expectancy.

In expectancy theory,the variable that links first and second level outcomes is instrumentality.

If you are performing a task that is straightforward,your boss should set a specific high learning goal for you.

The most basic step in emotional intelligence is the knowledge and understanding of emotions.

The extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization is called

According to David McClelland,the most effective managers have a high need for ________.

Al told his friends that "the job makes me feel good about myself.I feel a real sense of accomplishment at the end of the day." Al is probably

Emotional intelligence is especially important in jobs

When a task is novel or complex and individuals need to acquire new knowledge and skills for good performance,which of the following is most accurate?

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