Question 1

Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory defines physiological and psychological arousal as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gaining knowledge by observing how others perform a task and then modeling one's own behavior in a similar manner 
B)  statements from others that convince a person that he or she can successfully perform the task 
C)  succeeding on a similar prior task and attributing that success to one's own capabilities rather than to luck or circumstances 
D)  potential energizing forces that can increase self-efficacy beliefs if the focus is directed to the task 
A)  gaining knowledge by observing how others perform a task and then modeling one's own behavior in a similar manner 
B)  statements from others that convince a person that he or she can successfully perform the task 
C)  succeeding on a similar prior task and attributing that success to one's own capabilities rather than to luck or circumstances 
D)  potential energizing forces that can increase self-efficacy beliefs if the focus is directed to the task

Question 2

The manager of a steel manufacturing company is using ________ when he stops raising output quotas each time workers exceed them.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  extinction 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  omission training 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  extinction 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  omission training

Question 3

Whereas ________ focus on which variables affect motivation,________ focus on how the variables affect motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  content theories; process theories 
B)  process theories; content theories 
C)  equity theories; expectancy theories 
D)  goal-setting theories; reinforcement theories 
A)  content theories; process theories 
B)  process theories; content theories 
C)  equity theories; expectancy theories 
D)  goal-setting theories; reinforcement theories

Question 4

________ involves increasing the complexity of a job to provide a greater sense of responsibility,accomplishment,and achievement.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job rotation 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job evaluation 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
A)  Job rotation 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job evaluation 
D)  Positive reinforcement

Question 5

Within the context of Maslow's need hierarchy,a program that allows employees to "make a difference" in their communities may satisfy their physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Unlike Maslow's need hierarchy theory,Alderfer's ERG theory asserts that different levels of needs may be active at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

McClelland,in his acquired needs theory,considered ________ needs to be extremely important.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem, achievement, and recognition 
B)  affiliation, power, and achievement 
C)  existence, power, and growth 
D)  existence, relatedness, and growth 
A)  esteem, achievement, and recognition 
B)  affiliation, power, and achievement 
C)  existence, power, and growth 
D)  existence, relatedness, and growth

Question 8

Vroom's expectancy theory states that the three key variables,effort,performance,and outcome,interact in an additive manner to determine the amount of effort people will choose to expend on a particular task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What influence does the situational context have on behavior?

Accepted Answer

Situational context consists of three el

Question 10

In countries and cultures with strong collectivist tendencies,the individual is likely to be influenced by the "in-group"; that is,the group to which he or she belongs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

David stops making unsolicited suggestions when his team leader no longer mentions them in group meetings.David's behavior is most likely due to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  positive reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  negative reinforcement 
A)  extinction 
B)  positive reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  negative reinforcement

Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory defines physiological and psychological arousal as ________.

The manager of a steel manufacturing company is using ________ when he stops raising output quotas each time workers exceed them.

Whereas focus on which variables affect motivation, focus on how the variables affect motivation.

________ involves increasing the complexity of a job to provide a greater sense of responsibility,accomplishment,and achievement.

Within the context of Maslow's need hierarchy,a program that allows employees to "make a difference" in their communities may satisfy their physiological needs.

Unlike Maslow's need hierarchy theory,Alderfer's ERG theory asserts that different levels of needs may be active at the same time.

McClelland,in his acquired needs theory,considered ________ needs to be extremely important.

Vroom's expectancy theory states that the three key variables,effort,performance,and outcome,interact in an additive manner to determine the amount of effort people will choose to expend on a particular task.

What influence does the situational context have on behavior?

In countries and cultures with strong collectivist tendencies,the individual is likely to be influenced by the "in-group"; that is,the group to which he or she belongs.

David stops making unsolicited suggestions when his team leader no longer mentions them in group meetings.David's behavior is most likely due to ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

International Management and Globalization

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Groups and Teams

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

Exam 9: Motivation

Albert Bandura's social cognitive theory defines physiological and psychological arousal as ________.

The manager of a steel manufacturing company is using ________ when he stops raising output quotas each time workers exceed them.

Whereas ________ focus on which variables affect motivation,________ focus on how the variables affect motivation.

________ involves increasing the complexity of a job to provide a greater sense of responsibility,accomplishment,and achievement.

Within the context of Maslow's need hierarchy,a program that allows employees to "make a difference" in their communities may satisfy their physiological needs.

Unlike Maslow's need hierarchy theory,Alderfer's ERG theory asserts that different levels of needs may be active at the same time.

McClelland,in his acquired needs theory,considered ________ needs to be extremely important.

Vroom's expectancy theory states that the three key variables,effort,performance,and outcome,interact in an additive manner to determine the amount of effort people will choose to expend on a particular task.

What influence does the situational context have on behavior?

In countries and cultures with strong collectivist tendencies,the individual is likely to be influenced by the "in-group"; that is,the group to which he or she belongs.

David stops making unsolicited suggestions when his team leader no longer mentions them in group meetings.David's behavior is most likely due to ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

International Management and Globalization

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Groups and Teams

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters

Whereas focus on which variables affect motivation, focus on how the variables affect motivation.