Question 1

Match the following:
-Hygiene factors

Accepted Answer

A) Arousal and activation of goal-directed behavior. 
B) Work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain. 
C) Factors and conditions outside the person that may explain and predict a person's behavior. 
D) What is most appropriate and beneficial to the individual. 
E) Attributes and characteristics inside the individual that determine behavior. 
A) Arousal and activation of goal-directed behavior. 
B) Work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain. 
C) Factors and conditions outside the person that may explain and predict a person's behavior. 
D) What is most appropriate and beneficial to the individual. 
E) Attributes and characteristics inside the individual that determine behavior. B

Question 2

According to the Protestant ethic, a person should work hard because hard work and prosperity would lead to a place in heaven.The organizational scholar who advanced the Protestant Ethic notion was:

Accepted Answer

A) John Calvin 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Adam Smith 
D) Max Weber 
A) John Calvin 
B) Sigmund Freud 
C) Adam Smith 
D) Max Weber D

Question 3

A distinguishing feature of Maslow's need hierarchy is the progression hypothesis that says only ungratified needs motivate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

An approach to employee motivation that considers both psychological needs and external incentives is:

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic theory 
B) McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y 
C) psychological ownership 
D) organizational citizenship behavior 
A) psychodynamic theory 
B) McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y 
C) psychological ownership 
D) organizational citizenship behavior

Question 5

Match the following:
-Equity

Accepted Answer

A) The likelihood that one's efforts will lead to reward. 
B) A person's feeling of fairness. 
C) Importance and value of an outcome. 
D) The belief that performance is linked to rewards. 
E) Evaluated work behavior. 
A) The likelihood that one's efforts will lead to reward. 
B) A person's feeling of fairness. 
C) Importance and value of an outcome. 
D) The belief that performance is linked to rewards. 
E) Evaluated work behavior.

Question 6

As a member of a study group, you feel that others are making minimal contributions.In this situation you are LEAST likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) praise the inputs of others 
B) increase your participation and contribution 
C) reduce your contribution 
D) withdraw from the group 
A) praise the inputs of others 
B) increase your participation and contribution 
C) reduce your contribution 
D) withdraw from the group

Question 7

Match the following:
-Theory X

Accepted Answer

A) Basic needs for food and water. 
B) The assumption that people naturally resist change. 
C) Fulfillment of potential. 
D) Feeling of self-worth. 
E) Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs. 
A) Basic needs for food and water. 
B) The assumption that people naturally resist change. 
C) Fulfillment of potential. 
D) Feeling of self-worth. 
E) Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs.

Question 8

ERG theory explains both progression need and gratification up the hierarchy and regression when people are faced with frustration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The close linkage of _____ to performance under expectancy theory is crucial for enhancing motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) knowledge and skill 
B) rewards 
C) equity 
D) satisfaction 
A) knowledge and skill 
B) rewards 
C) equity 
D) satisfaction

Question 10

The expectancy theory of motivation focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A) individual needs 
B) social process 
C) personal perceptions 
D) learning 
A) individual needs 
B) social process 
C) personal perceptions 
D) learning

Question 11

A new line of research called positive organizational scholarship emphasizes the management of energy rather than focusing on how time is managed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The sets of needs related to the animalistic avoidance of pain and human desire for psychological growth form the basis for:

Accepted Answer

A) Theory X & Theory Y 
B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
C) McClelland need theory 
D) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
A) Theory X & Theory Y 
B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
C) McClelland need theory 
D) Herzberg's two-factor theory

Question 13

Which of the following would be considered a valid conclusion regarding Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A) The presence of motivation factors is not necessarily essential to enhancing employee motivation to excel at work. 
B) Hygiene factors are of critical value to enhancing motivation. 
C) The model has adequately addressed individual differences. 
D) Hygiene factors are of some importance up to a threshold level. 
A) The presence of motivation factors is not necessarily essential to enhancing employee motivation to excel at work. 
B) Hygiene factors are of critical value to enhancing motivation. 
C) The model has adequately addressed individual differences. 
D) Hygiene factors are of some importance up to a threshold level.

Question 14

Match the following:
-Physiological Needs

Accepted Answer

A) Basic needs for food and water. 
B) The assumption that people naturally resist change. 
C) Fulfillment of potential. 
D) Feeling of self-worth. 
E) Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs. 
A) Basic needs for food and water. 
B) The assumption that people naturally resist change. 
C) Fulfillment of potential. 
D) Feeling of self-worth. 
E) Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs.

Question 15

According to expectancy theory of motivation, individuals will make choices based on:

Accepted Answer

A) dissatisfaction 
B) feelings of equity 
C) anticipated outcomes of those choices or decisions 
D) unfulfilled needs 
A) dissatisfaction 
B) feelings of equity 
C) anticipated outcomes of those choices or decisions 
D) unfulfilled needs

Question 16

What are some of the characteristics of high achievers?

Accepted Answer

High achievers prefer to be in situation

Question 17

Briefly identify and explain two new ideas of motivation.

Accepted Answer

One new idea centers on eustress, streng

Question 18

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the current state of motivation theories?

Accepted Answer

A) The reinforcement approach to motivation has been found to be superior to other motivational models. 
B) Freud's psychodynamic theory of motivation has generally been supported with the strongest empirical evidence. 
C) There are several approaches to motivation, and one or another may be useful in specific organizational contexts, with specific individuals or groups, at different times. 
D) The motivational models that make strong economic assumptions regarding human motivation have received the most universal acceptance. 
A) The reinforcement approach to motivation has been found to be superior to other motivational models. 
B) Freud's psychodynamic theory of motivation has generally been supported with the strongest empirical evidence. 
C) There are several approaches to motivation, and one or another may be useful in specific organizational contexts, with specific individuals or groups, at different times. 
D) The motivational models that make strong economic assumptions regarding human motivation have received the most universal acceptance.

Question 19

Match the following:
-Motivation

Accepted Answer

A) Arousal and activation of goal-directed behavior. 
B) Work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain. 
C) Factors and conditions outside the person that may explain and predict a person's behavior. 
D) What is most appropriate and beneficial to the individual. 
E) Attributes and characteristics inside the individual that determine behavior. 
A) Arousal and activation of goal-directed behavior. 
B) Work conditions related to dissatisfaction caused by discomfort or pain. 
C) Factors and conditions outside the person that may explain and predict a person's behavior. 
D) What is most appropriate and beneficial to the individual. 
E) Attributes and characteristics inside the individual that determine behavior.

Question 20

A new idea in motivation includes focusing on learning lessons from professional athletes in order to develop corporate athletes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Match the following: -Hygiene factors

According to the Protestant ethic, a person should work hard because hard work and prosperity would lead to a place in heaven.The organizational scholar who advanced the Protestant Ethic notion was:

A distinguishing feature of Maslow's need hierarchy is the progression hypothesis that says only ungratified needs motivate behavior.

An approach to employee motivation that considers both psychological needs and external incentives is:

Match the following: -Equity

As a member of a study group, you feel that others are making minimal contributions.In this situation you are LEAST likely to:

Match the following: -Theory X

ERG theory explains both progression need and gratification up the hierarchy and regression when people are faced with frustration.

The close linkage of _____ to performance under expectancy theory is crucial for enhancing motivation.

The expectancy theory of motivation focuses on:

A new line of research called positive organizational scholarship emphasizes the management of energy rather than focusing on how time is managed.

The sets of needs related to the animalistic avoidance of pain and human desire for psychological growth form the basis for:

Which of the following would be considered a valid conclusion regarding Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Match the following: -Physiological Needs

According to expectancy theory of motivation, individuals will make choices based on:

What are some of the characteristics of high achievers?

Briefly identify and explain two new ideas of motivation.

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the current state of motivation theories?

Match the following: -Motivation

A new idea in motivation includes focusing on learning lessons from professional athletes in order to develop corporate athletes.

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Challenges for Managers

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Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

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Exam 5: Motivation at Work

Match the following: -Hygiene factors

According to the Protestant ethic, a person should work hard because hard work and prosperity would lead to a place in heaven.The organizational scholar who advanced the Protestant Ethic notion was:

A distinguishing feature of Maslow's need hierarchy is the progression hypothesis that says only ungratified needs motivate behavior.

An approach to employee motivation that considers both psychological needs and external incentives is:

Match the following: -Equity

As a member of a study group, you feel that others are making minimal contributions.In this situation you are LEAST likely to:

Match the following: -Theory X

ERG theory explains both progression need and gratification up the hierarchy and regression when people are faced with frustration.

The close linkage of _____ to performance under expectancy theory is crucial for enhancing motivation.

The expectancy theory of motivation focuses on:

A new line of research called positive organizational scholarship emphasizes the management of energy rather than focusing on how time is managed.

The sets of needs related to the animalistic avoidance of pain and human desire for psychological growth form the basis for:

Which of the following would be considered a valid conclusion regarding Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Match the following: -Physiological Needs

According to expectancy theory of motivation, individuals will make choices based on:

What are some of the characteristics of high achievers?

Briefly identify and explain two new ideas of motivation.

Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the current state of motivation theories?

Match the following: -Motivation

A new idea in motivation includes focusing on learning lessons from professional athletes in order to develop corporate athletes.

Organizational Behavior and Opportunity

Challenges for Managers

Personality, Perception, and Attribution

Attitudes, Emotions, and Ethics

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behavior

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Career Management

Managing Change

Filters