Question 1

One of the main problems with expectancy theory of motivation is that it does not identify the 'comparison other' in the motivation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Two drives identified in four-drive theory are the drive to acquire and the drive to bond

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following concepts is explicitly considered by equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Comparison other 
B) Outcome/input ratio 
C) Effort-to-performance expectancy 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) Comparison other and outcome/input ratio 
A) Comparison other 
B) Outcome/input ratio 
C) Effort-to-performance expectancy 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) Comparison other and outcome/input ratio

Question 4

One feature of Maslow's needs hierarchy theory that continues to have support is that

Accepted Answer

A) we should build positive qualities and perspectives within individuals and institutions as opposed to focusing on trying to fix what might be wrong with them. 
B) motivation is caused by the environment, not by internal thoughts or emotions. 
C) no one ever experiences self-actualization. 
D) everyone has the same needs hierarchy. 
E) everyone compares themselves to other people when determining what is fair. 
A) we should build positive qualities and perspectives within individuals and institutions as opposed to focusing on trying to fix what might be wrong with them. 
B) motivation is caused by the environment, not by internal thoughts or emotions. 
C) no one ever experiences self-actualization. 
D) everyone has the same needs hierarchy. 
E) everyone compares themselves to other people when determining what is fair.

Question 5

Through hard work, Gan lives comfortably without much financial debt. Now he wants to improve relations with colleagues and form stronger friendships. Which needs-based theory of motivation best explains Gan's recent focus on his social needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Equity theory 
B) Four-drive theory 
C) Learned needs theory 
D) Needs hierarchy theory 
E) Expectancy theory 
A) Equity theory 
B) Four-drive theory 
C) Learned needs theory 
D) Needs hierarchy theory 
E) Expectancy theory

Question 6

Four-drive theory states that people have a hierarchy of needs that they progress through as lower level needs are fulfilled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A) Your boss doesn't say anything after you have the highest sales of the month. 
B) Your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks. 
C) The organization takes away some of your pay cheque to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke. 
D) The organization takes away some of your pay cheque to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke and your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks. 
E) After signing a contract with an important client, the company announces its appreciation of your work. 
A) Your boss doesn't say anything after you have the highest sales of the month. 
B) Your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks. 
C) The organization takes away some of your pay cheque to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke. 
D) The organization takes away some of your pay cheque to cover the cost of a machine that you carelessly broke and your boss stops complaining about your late arrival at work after you arrive early for several weeks. 
E) After signing a contract with an important client, the company announces its appreciation of your work.

Question 8

Expectancy theory is a useful model that explains motivation

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

Accepted Answer

A) E-to-P expectancy 
B) E-to-O expectancy 
C) V-to-E outcomes 
D) performance expectancy 
E) Valences of outcomes 
A) E-to-P expectancy 
B) E-to-O expectancy 
C) V-to-E outcomes 
D) performance expectancy 
E) Valences of outcomes

Question 10

The challenge facing organizational leaders today is that

Accepted Answer

A) employees aren't very engaged. 
B) Employees display an unprecedented level of engagement and internal competition is fierce 
C) there are more layers of management today, which makes it more difficult to motivate everyone in management positions. 
D) employers have difficulty understanding the different needs and expectations that younger generation employees bring to the workplace. 
E) corporate downsizing and reduced job security have damaged the levels of trust employees need to work beyond minimum levels. 
A) employees aren't very engaged. 
B) Employees display an unprecedented level of engagement and internal competition is fierce 
C) there are more layers of management today, which makes it more difficult to motivate everyone in management positions. 
D) employers have difficulty understanding the different needs and expectations that younger generation employees bring to the workplace. 
E) corporate downsizing and reduced job security have damaged the levels of trust employees need to work beyond minimum levels.

Question 11

According to the A-B-C model of behaviour modification, antecedents

Accepted Answer

A) represent an older perspective of behaviour modification that is no longer relevant. 
B) cause people to act more randomly. 
C) inform employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences. 
D) cause people to act more randomly and inform employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences. 
E) have no effect on behaviour. 
A) represent an older perspective of behaviour modification that is no longer relevant. 
B) cause people to act more randomly. 
C) inform employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences. 
D) cause people to act more randomly and inform employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences. 
E) have no effect on behaviour.

Question 12

To correct performance problems, employees would most likely prefer to receive feedback from:

Accepted Answer

A) a frequent computer printout or other document. 
B) the employee's supervisor once or twice each year and co-workers. 
C) co-workers. 
D) customers. 
E) the employee's supervisor once or twice each year. 
A) a frequent computer printout or other document. 
B) the employee's supervisor once or twice each year and co-workers. 
C) co-workers. 
D) customers. 
E) the employee's supervisor once or twice each year.

Question 13

Needs are defined as goal-oriented forces that people experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To learn about their progress towards goal accomplishment, employees usually prefer feedback from supervisors and other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Co-workers no longer praise you when you engage in dangerous pranks, so you stop engaging in these pranks. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement. 
B) action learning. 
C) punishment. 
D) negative reinforcement. 
E) extinction. 
A) positive reinforcement. 
B) action learning. 
C) punishment. 
D) negative reinforcement. 
E) extinction.

Question 16

Which motivation theory considers the individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in a particular level of performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Four-drive theory 
B) Equity theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Learned needs theory 
E) Needs hierarchy theory 
A) Four-drive theory 
B) Equity theory 
C) Expectancy theory 
D) Learned needs theory 
E) Needs hierarchy theory

Question 17

Maslow's needs hierarchy theory states that people are motivated by only one need at a time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An individual's perceived probability that a particular level of effort will result in a particular level of performance refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) E-to-P expectancy. 
B) E-to-P need. 
C) E-to-V expectancy. 
D) EV-to-PE outcome. 
E) EP-to-PO outcome. 
A) E-to-P expectancy. 
B) E-to-P need. 
C) E-to-V expectancy. 
D) EV-to-PE outcome. 
E) EP-to-PO outcome.

Question 19

Unlike needs hierarchy models, recent studies suggest that

Accepted Answer

A) all needs are learned rather than formed from innate drives. 
B) values, self-concept, and social identity influence a person's unique needs hierarchy. 
C) everyone has the same needs hierarchy. 
D) physiological and safety needs are always the lowest level needs. 
E) people do not have a needs hierarchy. 
A) all needs are learned rather than formed from innate drives. 
B) values, self-concept, and social identity influence a person's unique needs hierarchy. 
C) everyone has the same needs hierarchy. 
D) physiological and safety needs are always the lowest level needs. 
E) people do not have a needs hierarchy.

Question 20

Reviewing goal progress can be a source of motivation as well as learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

One of the main problems with expectancy theory of motivation is that it does not identify the 'comparison other' in the motivation process.

Two drives identified in four-drive theory are the drive to acquire and the drive to bond

Which of the following concepts is explicitly considered by equity theory?

One feature of Maslow's needs hierarchy theory that continues to have support is that

Through hard work, Gan lives comfortably without much financial debt. Now he wants to improve relations with colleagues and form stronger friendships. Which needs-based theory of motivation best explains Gan's recent focus on his social needs?

Four-drive theory states that people have a hierarchy of needs that they progress through as lower level needs are fulfilled.

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

Expectancy theory is a useful model that explains motivation

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

The challenge facing organizational leaders today is that

According to the A-B-C model of behaviour modification, antecedents

To correct performance problems, employees would most likely prefer to receive feedback from:

Needs are defined as goal-oriented forces that people experience.

To learn about their progress towards goal accomplishment, employees usually prefer feedback from supervisors and other people.

Co-workers no longer praise you when you engage in dangerous pranks, so you stop engaging in these pranks. This is an example of:

Which motivation theory considers the individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in a particular level of performance?

Maslow's needs hierarchy theory states that people are motivated by only one need at a time.

An individual's perceived probability that a particular level of effort will result in a particular level of performance refers to the:

Unlike needs hierarchy models, recent studies suggest that

Reviewing goal progress can be a source of motivation as well as learning.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

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Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

One of the main problems with expectancy theory of motivation is that it does not identify the 'comparison other' in the motivation process.

Two drives identified in four-drive theory are the drive to acquire and the drive to bond

Which of the following concepts is explicitly considered by equity theory?

One feature of Maslow's needs hierarchy theory that continues to have support is that

Through hard work, Gan lives comfortably without much financial debt. Now he wants to improve relations with colleagues and form stronger friendships. Which needs-based theory of motivation best explains Gan's recent focus on his social needs?

Four-drive theory states that people have a hierarchy of needs that they progress through as lower level needs are fulfilled.

Which of the following is an example of punishment?

Expectancy theory is a useful model that explains motivation

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

The challenge facing organizational leaders today is that

According to the A-B-C model of behaviour modification, antecedents

To correct performance problems, employees would most likely prefer to receive feedback from:

Needs are defined as goal-oriented forces that people experience.

To learn about their progress towards goal accomplishment, employees usually prefer feedback from supervisors and other people.

Co-workers no longer praise you when you engage in dangerous pranks, so you stop engaging in these pranks. This is an example of:

Which motivation theory considers the individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in a particular level of performance?

Maslow's needs hierarchy theory states that people are motivated by only one need at a time.

An individual's perceived probability that a particular level of effort will result in a particular level of performance refers to the:

Unlike needs hierarchy models, recent studies suggest that

Reviewing goal progress can be a source of motivation as well as learning.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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