Question 1

Which of the following occurs when someone works on a task because they find it interesting and gain satisfaction from the task itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic motivation 
B)  extrinsic motivation 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  punishment 
A)  intrinsic motivation 
B)  extrinsic motivation 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  punishment A

Question 2

Which of the following is another term for extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  punishment by removal 
B)  punishment by application 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  reward 
A)  punishment by removal 
B)  punishment by application 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  reward A

Question 3

When a specified behavior is no longer rewarded or punished every time but rewarded or punished on a more random basis, it is which type of schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  variable-interval 
B)  variable-ratio 
C)  partial 
D)  continuous 
A)  variable-interval 
B)  variable-ratio 
C)  partial 
D)  continuous C

Question 4

Which of the following steps in the modeling process described by social learning theory deals with the fact that observed information must be stored for access in the future?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention 
B)  retention 
C)  reproduction 
D)  motivation 
A)  attention 
B)  retention 
C)  reproduction 
D)  motivation

Question 5

Which of the following is an evidence-based guideline for using money as a motivator?

Accepted Answer

A)  define and measure performance accurately 
B)  make rewards contingent on satisfaction 
C)  reward employees randomly 
D)  use monetary rewards only 
A)  define and measure performance accurately 
B)  make rewards contingent on satisfaction 
C)  reward employees randomly 
D)  use monetary rewards only

Question 6

Which of the following steps in the modeling process described by social learning theory deals with the fact that for observational learning to work, the person must desire to imitate the behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention 
B)  retention 
C)  reproduction 
D)  motivation 
A)  attention 
B)  retention 
C)  reproduction 
D)  motivation

Question 7

One's ______ and image may be enhanced through the five strategies of feedback seeking.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-perception 
B)  temperament 
C)  timing 
D)  target 
A)  self-perception 
B)  temperament 
C)  timing 
D)  target

Question 8

Which of the following is when compensation is tied to unit-level performance where revenue increases (or cost savings) are shared with an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  piece-meal plan 
B)  gain-sharing plan 
C)  stock options 
D)  profit-sharing plan 
A)  piece-meal plan 
B)  gain-sharing plan 
C)  stock options 
D)  profit-sharing plan

Question 9

Another term for self-determination theory is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning theory 
B)  cognitive evaluation theory 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  reinforcement theory 
A)  social learning theory 
B)  cognitive evaluation theory 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  reinforcement theory

Question 10

Perceptual biases may be avoided in the performance review process by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Rewarding behaviors 
B)  Providing training to performance raters 
C)  Going with their gut instinct 
D)  Ignoring potential perceptual errors 
A)  Rewarding behaviors 
B)  Providing training to performance raters 
C)  Going with their gut instinct 
D)  Ignoring potential perceptual errors

Question 11

Cletus manages a research and development team in charge of creating new products for his organization. He recently read about the motivation-work cycle. Which of the following would be a good suggestion for him to properly motivate the employees on his development team?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide intrinsic rewards toward the end of the development process 
B)  provide extrinsic rewards during the implementation phase of the process 
C)  provide extrinsic rewards during the idea generation phase 
D)  do not worry about motivation for the team as it is unimportant for innovation 
A)  provide intrinsic rewards toward the end of the development process 
B)  provide extrinsic rewards during the implementation phase of the process 
C)  provide extrinsic rewards during the idea generation phase 
D)  do not worry about motivation for the team as it is unimportant for innovation

Question 12

Which of the following is a step in organizational behavior modification?

Accepted Answer

A)  pinpoint ambiguous behaviors 
B)  measure, count, and formulate baseline for critical behavior 
C)  achieve buy-in for the need to change critical behavior 
D)  plan implementation and evaluation of ambiguous behaviors 
A)  pinpoint ambiguous behaviors 
B)  measure, count, and formulate baseline for critical behavior 
C)  achieve buy-in for the need to change critical behavior 
D)  plan implementation and evaluation of ambiguous behaviors

Question 13

What is a theory that proposes that individual personality, thoughts, and attitudes do not motivate behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  enforcement theory 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  stimulus theory 
A)  enforcement theory 
B)  operant conditioning 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  stimulus theory

Question 14

Which of the following theories examines a person's needs for autonomy and competence?

Accepted Answer

A)  social learning theory 
B)  reinforcement theory 
C)  self-determination theory 
D)  expectancy theory 
A)  social learning theory 
B)  reinforcement theory 
C)  self-determination theory 
D)  expectancy theory

Question 15

Which of the following refers to how external reward may support an employee's sense of competence if they don't undermine autonomy?

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsics in service of intrinsics 
B)  intrinsics in service of extrinsics 
C)  punishments in service of rewards 
D)  rewards in service of punishments 
A)  extrinsics in service of intrinsics 
B)  intrinsics in service of extrinsics 
C)  punishments in service of rewards 
D)  rewards in service of punishments

Question 16

According to research, which of the following reinforcement schedules produce the most persistent, long-term effects on behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous 
B)  variable-interval 
C)  variable-ratio 
D)  fixed-ratio 
A)  continuous 
B)  variable-interval 
C)  variable-ratio 
D)  fixed-ratio

Question 17

In Daniel Pink's book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, the author discusses what important aspects of motivation that go beyond the carrot-and-stick (reward-and-punishment) approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy 
B)  meaningfulness 
C)  purpose 
D)  feedback 
A)  self-efficacy 
B)  meaningfulness 
C)  purpose 
D)  feedback

Question 18

Performance appraisals should be supported by training for those making the ratings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Paying someone for something they like to do may actually decrease their motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ella works in a doll manufacturing company, and she is paid US$1 for every doll she puts together. This type of reinforcement schedule can be referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  variable-ratio 
B)  fixed-ratio 
C)  fixed-interval 
D)  variable-interval 
A)  variable-ratio 
B)  fixed-ratio 
C)  fixed-interval 
D)  variable-interval

Which of the following occurs when someone works on a task because they find it interesting and gain satisfaction from the task itself?

Which of the following is another term for extinction?

When a specified behavior is no longer rewarded or punished every time but rewarded or punished on a more random basis, it is which type of schedule of reinforcement?

Which of the following steps in the modeling process described by social learning theory deals with the fact that observed information must be stored for access in the future?

Which of the following is an evidence-based guideline for using money as a motivator?

Which of the following steps in the modeling process described by social learning theory deals with the fact that for observational learning to work, the person must desire to imitate the behavior?

One's ______ and image may be enhanced through the five strategies of feedback seeking.

Which of the following is when compensation is tied to unit-level performance where revenue increases (or cost savings) are shared with an employee?

Another term for self-determination theory is ______.

Perceptual biases may be avoided in the performance review process by:

Cletus manages a research and development team in charge of creating new products for his organization. He recently read about the motivation-work cycle. Which of the following would be a good suggestion for him to properly motivate the employees on his development team?

Which of the following is a step in organizational behavior modification?

What is a theory that proposes that individual personality, thoughts, and attitudes do not motivate behavior?

Which of the following theories examines a person's needs for autonomy and competence?

Which of the following refers to how external reward may support an employee's sense of competence if they don't undermine autonomy?

According to research, which of the following reinforcement schedules produce the most persistent, long-term effects on behavior?

In Daniel Pink's book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, the author discusses what important aspects of motivation that go beyond the carrot-and-stick (reward-and-punishment) approach?

Performance appraisals should be supported by training for those making the ratings.

Paying someone for something they like to do may actually decrease their motivation.

Ella works in a doll manufacturing company, and she is paid US$1 for every doll she puts together. This type of reinforcement schedule can be referred to as ______.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

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Exam 9: Motivation: Applications

Which of the following occurs when someone works on a task because they find it interesting and gain satisfaction from the task itself?

Which of the following is another term for extinction?

When a specified behavior is no longer rewarded or punished every time but rewarded or punished on a more random basis, it is which type of schedule of reinforcement?

Which of the following steps in the modeling process described by social learning theory deals with the fact that observed information must be stored for access in the future?

Which of the following is an evidence-based guideline for using money as a motivator?

Which of the following steps in the modeling process described by social learning theory deals with the fact that for observational learning to work, the person must desire to imitate the behavior?

One's ______ and image may be enhanced through the five strategies of feedback seeking.

Which of the following is when compensation is tied to unit-level performance where revenue increases (or cost savings) are shared with an employee?

Another term for self-determination theory is ______.

Perceptual biases may be avoided in the performance review process by:

Cletus manages a research and development team in charge of creating new products for his organization. He recently read about the motivation-work cycle. Which of the following would be a good suggestion for him to properly motivate the employees on his development team?

Which of the following is a step in organizational behavior modification?

What is a theory that proposes that individual personality, thoughts, and attitudes do not motivate behavior?

Which of the following theories examines a person's needs for autonomy and competence?

Which of the following refers to how external reward may support an employee's sense of competence if they don't undermine autonomy?

According to research, which of the following reinforcement schedules produce the most persistent, long-term effects on behavior?

In Daniel Pink's book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, the author discusses what important aspects of motivation that go beyond the carrot-and-stick (reward-and-punishment) approach?

Performance appraisals should be supported by training for those making the ratings.

Paying someone for something they like to do may actually decrease their motivation.

Ella works in a doll manufacturing company, and she is paid US$1 for every doll she puts together. This type of reinforcement schedule can be referred to as ______.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Personality and Person–Environment Fit

Emotions and Moods

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Perception, Decision Making, and Problem Solving

Leadership

Power and Politics

Motivation: Core Concepts

Group Processes and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Communication

Diversity and Cross-Cultural Adjustments

Organizational Culture

Leading Change and Stress Management

Filters