Question 1

How would a manager use dual-structure theory to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

Dual-structure theory, often associated

Question 2

Match the following:
-social learning

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 3

Individuals might adjust their inputs or outcomes in order to mitigate concerns about inequity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to the equity theory, inputs include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) education. 
B) experience. 
C) effort. 
D) loyalty. 
E) money. 
A) education. 
B) experience. 
C) effort. 
D) loyalty. 
E) money.

Question 5

Define the relationship between motivation and performance using the formula presented in your text. What happens if one of the factors becomes deficient?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between motivation and

Question 6

Punishment and extinction both tend to decrease the frequency of undesirable behaviors and conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the following:
-continuous reinforcement

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 8

A $25 bonus for every fifth sale would be an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A) Fixed-ratio 
B) Variable interval 
C) Fixed interval 
D) Variable ratio 
E) Continuous 
A) Fixed-ratio 
B) Variable interval 
C) Fixed interval 
D) Variable ratio 
E) Continuous

Question 9

Which type of reinforcement schedule is effective at motivating desirable behaviors, especially in the early stages of learning?

Accepted Answer

A) Variable interval 
B) Fixed ratio 
C) Fixed interval 
D) Variable ratio 
E) Continuous 
A) Variable interval 
B) Fixed ratio 
C) Fixed interval 
D) Variable ratio 
E) Continuous

Question 10

Match the following:
-hygiene

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 11

____ theory assumes that people are motivated to work toward a goal if they want that goal and think they can achieve it.

Accepted Answer

A) Perception 
B) Equity 
C) Attribution 
D) Reinforcement 
E) Expectancy 
A) Perception 
B) Equity 
C) Attribution 
D) Reinforcement 
E) Expectancy

Question 12

The need for achievement is most frequently associated with the work of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The need for achievement is most frequently...

Question 13

Match the following:
-process theories of motivation

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 14

High-need achievers often do not get promoted into high-level managerial positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the following:
-scientific management

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

Interestingly, research finds that performance depends upon ability and motivation, but not on the environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of the following are steps in an individual's formation of equity perceptions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) evaluating how they are being treated. 
B) forming perceptions of how a comparison other is being treated. 
C) comparing their own circumstances with those of a comparison other. 
D) confronting the comparison other with any inequity. 
E) making a choice to pursue equity-restoring options. 
A) evaluating how they are being treated. 
B) forming perceptions of how a comparison other is being treated. 
C) comparing their own circumstances with those of a comparison other. 
D) confronting the comparison other with any inequity. 
E) making a choice to pursue equity-restoring options.

Question 18

David McClelland argued that the need for affiliation is the desire to control one's environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior by providing a reward or desirable consequence that follows that behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the following:
-motivation

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

How would a manager use dual-structure theory to motivate employees?

Match the following: -social learning

Individuals might adjust their inputs or outcomes in order to mitigate concerns about inequity.

According to the equity theory, inputs include all of the following EXCEPT

Define the relationship between motivation and performance using the formula presented in your text. What happens if one of the factors becomes deficient?

Punishment and extinction both tend to decrease the frequency of undesirable behaviors and conduct.

Match the following: -continuous reinforcement

A $25 bonus for every fifth sale would be an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

Which type of reinforcement schedule is effective at motivating desirable behaviors, especially in the early stages of learning?

Match the following: -hygiene

____ theory assumes that people are motivated to work toward a goal if they want that goal and think they can achieve it.

The need for achievement is most frequently associated with the work of __________.

Match the following: -process theories of motivation

High-need achievers often do not get promoted into high-level managerial positions.

Match the following: -scientific management

Interestingly, research finds that performance depends upon ability and motivation, but not on the environment.

All of the following are steps in an individual's formation of equity perceptions EXCEPT:

David McClelland argued that the need for affiliation is the desire to control one's environment.

Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior by providing a reward or desirable consequence that follows that behavior.

Match the following: -motivation

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

How would a manager use dual-structure theory to motivate employees?

Match the following: -social learning

Individuals might adjust their inputs or outcomes in order to mitigate concerns about inequity.

According to the equity theory, inputs include all of the following EXCEPT

Define the relationship between motivation and performance using the formula presented in your text. What happens if one of the factors becomes deficient?

Punishment and extinction both tend to decrease the frequency of undesirable behaviors and conduct.

Match the following: -continuous reinforcement

A $25 bonus for every fifth sale would be an example of which schedule of reinforcement?

Which type of reinforcement schedule is effective at motivating desirable behaviors, especially in the early stages of learning?

Match the following: -hygiene

____ theory assumes that people are motivated to work toward a goal if they want that goal and think they can achieve it.

The need for achievement is most frequently associated with the work of __________.

Match the following: -process theories of motivation

High-need achievers often do not get promoted into high-level managerial positions.

Match the following: -scientific management

Interestingly, research finds that performance depends upon ability and motivation, but not on the environment.

All of the following are steps in an individual's formation of equity perceptions EXCEPT:

David McClelland argued that the need for affiliation is the desire to control one's environment.

Positive reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior by providing a reward or desirable consequence that follows that behavior.

Match the following: -motivation

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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