Question 1

Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of motivation in what is termed the __________.

Accepted Answer

hierarchy of needs

Question 2

Which of the following statements is NOT true about continuous reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A) Extinction sets in quickly when reinforcement is removed. 
B) It is frequently used by managers in organizational settings. 
C) It is the process of reinforcing behavior every time it occurs. 
D) It is an effective means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior. 
E) It requires that managers monitor every behavior of an employee and provide effective reinforcement. 
A) Extinction sets in quickly when reinforcement is removed. 
B) It is frequently used by managers in organizational settings. 
C) It is the process of reinforcing behavior every time it occurs. 
D) It is an effective means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior. 
E) It requires that managers monitor every behavior of an employee and provide effective reinforcement. B

Question 3

The equation P = M + A + E states that performance is a function of

Accepted Answer

A) motivation, activity, and equity. 
B) management, assets, and equity. 
C) motivation, ability, and environment. 
D) motion, activity, and equilibrium. 
E) mastery, acquisition, and expertise. 
A) motivation, activity, and equity. 
B) management, assets, and equity. 
C) motivation, ability, and environment. 
D) motion, activity, and equilibrium. 
E) mastery, acquisition, and expertise. C

Question 4

According to Herzberg, once a state of no dissatisfaction has been reached,

Accepted Answer

A) the manager should strive to create a feeling of equity. 
B) the employee will naturally be satisfied. 
C) further attempts to enhance motivation via the hygiene factors will be a waste of time. 
D) the employee will be motivated to achieve. 
E) increased attention to motivation factors is pointless. 
A) the manager should strive to create a feeling of equity. 
B) the employee will naturally be satisfied. 
C) further attempts to enhance motivation via the hygiene factors will be a waste of time. 
D) the employee will be motivated to achieve. 
E) increased attention to motivation factors is pointless.

Question 5

Discuss the primary steps used by organizations when implementing OB modification. How would you adapt the program in order to avoid some of the common criticisms?

Accepted Answer

Organizational Behavior (OB) modificatio

Question 6

Herzberg argued that satisfaction and dissatisfaction are two different factors that exist along different dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ is the set of forces that cause people to engage in one behavior rather than some alternative behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the set of forces that...

Question 8

Define, discuss, and provide examples of the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. Be specific with the examples provided.

Accepted Answer

The needs for achievement, affiliation,

Question 9

_____________ and his associates developed the dual-structure theory in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ and his associates developed the dual-structure...

Question 10

According to Maslow, esteem needs involve realizing our full potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is...

Question 12

The most difficult performance factor to manage is often

Accepted Answer

A) environment. 
B) mastery. 
C) activity. 
D) motivation. 
E) equilibrium. 
A) environment. 
B) mastery. 
C) activity. 
D) motivation. 
E) equilibrium.

Question 13

Historical perspectives on motivation are important because these ideas provide a background for current understanding of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Porter and Lawler suggested that, under the right conditions, high levels of performance might lead to satisfaction, rather than the other way around.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following:
-money

Accepted Answer

A) realizing full potential 
B) observe the behavior of others 
C) food, water, air 
D) permanent change in behavior 
E) unpleasant results from behavior
F)employees are motivated by money
G)similar to belongingness and esteem
H)leads people to behave in specific ways
I)how motivation occurs
J)reduce dissatisfaction
K)dual-structure theory
L)Abraham Maslow
M)scientific management motivator
N)what an individual requires or wants
O)based on social comparisons
P)do better than in the past
Q)seldom used by managers
R)consequences of behavior
S)being treated unfairly
T)human companionship 
A) realizing full potential 
B) observe the behavior of others 
C) food, water, air 
D) permanent change in behavior 
E) unpleasant results from behavior
F)employees are motivated by money
G)similar to belongingness and esteem
H)leads people to behave in specific ways
I)how motivation occurs
J)reduce dissatisfaction
K)dual-structure theory
L)Abraham Maslow
M)scientific management motivator
N)what an individual requires or wants
O)based on social comparisons
P)do better than in the past
Q)seldom used by managers
R)consequences of behavior
S)being treated unfairly
T)human companionship

Question 16

How is ERG theory similar to Maslow's hierarchy of needs? How is it different?

Accepted Answer

ERG theory, developed by Clayton Alderfe

Question 17

Which two types of reinforcement are generally accepted as means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive reinforcement and extinction 
B) Avoidance and punishment 
C) Avoidance and extinction 
D) Extinction and punishment 
E) Positive reinforcement and avoidance 
A) Positive reinforcement and extinction 
B) Avoidance and punishment 
C) Avoidance and extinction 
D) Extinction and punishment 
E) Positive reinforcement and avoidance

Question 18

According to equity theory, people

Accepted Answer

A) have the motivation to improve their standard of living. 
B) have the motivation to develop satisfying relationships. 
C) want to be treated fairly. 
D) want everything to be equal. 
E) compare what they get from a job with what they want from a job. 
A) have the motivation to improve their standard of living. 
B) have the motivation to develop satisfying relationships. 
C) want to be treated fairly. 
D) want everything to be equal. 
E) compare what they get from a job with what they want from a job.

Question 19

Match the following:
-need for affiliation

Accepted Answer

A) realizing full potential 
B) observe the behavior of others 
C) food, water, air 
D) permanent change in behavior 
E) unpleasant results from behavior
F)employees are motivated by money
G)similar to belongingness and esteem
H)leads people to behave in specific ways
I)how motivation occurs
J)reduce dissatisfaction
K)dual-structure theory
L)Abraham Maslow
M)scientific management motivator
N)what an individual requires or wants
O)based on social comparisons
P)do better than in the past
Q)seldom used by managers
R)consequences of behavior
S)being treated unfairly
T)human companionship 
A) realizing full potential 
B) observe the behavior of others 
C) food, water, air 
D) permanent change in behavior 
E) unpleasant results from behavior
F)employees are motivated by money
G)similar to belongingness and esteem
H)leads people to behave in specific ways
I)how motivation occurs
J)reduce dissatisfaction
K)dual-structure theory
L)Abraham Maslow
M)scientific management motivator
N)what an individual requires or wants
O)based on social comparisons
P)do better than in the past
Q)seldom used by managers
R)consequences of behavior
S)being treated unfairly
T)human companionship

Question 20

The desirability of outcomes received for performing work is referred to as performance-to-outcome expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of motivation in what is termed the __________.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about continuous reinforcement?

The equation P = M + A + E states that performance is a function of

According to Herzberg, once a state of no dissatisfaction has been reached,

Discuss the primary steps used by organizations when implementing OB modification. How would you adapt the program in order to avoid some of the common criticisms?

Herzberg argued that satisfaction and dissatisfaction are two different factors that exist along different dimensions.

__________ is the set of forces that cause people to engage in one behavior rather than some alternative behavior.

Define, discuss, and provide examples of the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. Be specific with the examples provided.

_____________ and his associates developed the dual-structure theory in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

According to Maslow, esteem needs involve realizing our full potential.

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for __________.

The most difficult performance factor to manage is often

Historical perspectives on motivation are important because these ideas provide a background for current understanding of motivation.

Porter and Lawler suggested that, under the right conditions, high levels of performance might lead to satisfaction, rather than the other way around.

Match the following: -money

How is ERG theory similar to Maslow's hierarchy of needs? How is it different?

Which two types of reinforcement are generally accepted as means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior?

According to equity theory, people

Match the following: -need for affiliation

The desirability of outcomes received for performing work is referred to as performance-to-outcome expectancy.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 4: Motivation in Organizations

Abraham Maslow framed his need theory of motivation in what is termed the __________.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about continuous reinforcement?

The equation P = M + A + E states that performance is a function of

According to Herzberg, once a state of no dissatisfaction has been reached,

Discuss the primary steps used by organizations when implementing OB modification. How would you adapt the program in order to avoid some of the common criticisms?

Herzberg argued that satisfaction and dissatisfaction are two different factors that exist along different dimensions.

__________ is the set of forces that cause people to engage in one behavior rather than some alternative behavior.

Define, discuss, and provide examples of the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power. Be specific with the examples provided.

_____________ and his associates developed the dual-structure theory in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

According to Maslow, esteem needs involve realizing our full potential.

The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for __________.

The most difficult performance factor to manage is often

Historical perspectives on motivation are important because these ideas provide a background for current understanding of motivation.

Porter and Lawler suggested that, under the right conditions, high levels of performance might lead to satisfaction, rather than the other way around.

Match the following: -money

How is ERG theory similar to Maslow's hierarchy of needs? How is it different?

Which two types of reinforcement are generally accepted as means for increasing the frequency of desired behavior?

According to equity theory, people

Match the following: -need for affiliation

The desirability of outcomes received for performing work is referred to as performance-to-outcome expectancy.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters