Question 1

Negative reinforcement occurs when behavior is accompanied by removal of an unfavorable consequence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A complex incentive is often more motivating than a simple one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is classified as a lower-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of belonging 
B)  The social environment at work 
C)  A safe work environment 
D)  A feeling of self-actualization 
A)  A sense of belonging 
B)  The social environment at work 
C)  A safe work environment 
D)  A feeling of self-actualization C

Question 4

Motivation originates from within an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ refers to the strength of a person's preference for receiving a reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shaping 
B)  Expectancy 
C)  Valence 
D)  Instrumentality 
A)  Shaping 
B)  Expectancy 
C)  Valence 
D)  Instrumentality

Question 6

Cathy feels that no matter how much effort she puts,she will never be able to submit her report on time.Hence,she does not want to work hard on her report.This indicates that her valence is closer to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  0 
C)  -1 
D)  none of the above 
A)  1 
B)  0 
C)  -1 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Self-efficacy can be judged either on a specific task or across a variety of performance duties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are examples of extrinsic motivators EXCEPT _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  retirement plans 
B)  health insurance 
C)  vacations 
D)  recognition 
A)  retirement plans 
B)  health insurance 
C)  vacations 
D)  recognition

Question 9

_____ occurs when behavior is accompanied by removal of an unfavorable consequence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Power motivation 
B)  Affiliation motivation 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Negative reinforcement 
A)  Power motivation 
B)  Affiliation motivation 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Negative reinforcement

Question 10

According to the expectancy model,motivation = _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  valence × expectancy/instrumentality 
B)  valence × expectancy × instrumentality 
C)  valence/expectancy × instrumentality 
D)  valence/expectancy/instrumentality 
A)  valence × expectancy/instrumentality 
B)  valence × expectancy × instrumentality 
C)  valence/expectancy × instrumentality 
D)  valence/expectancy/instrumentality

Question 11

_____ is an internal belief regarding one's job-related capabilities and competencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-concept 
D)  Self-integrity 
A)  Self-esteem 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-concept 
D)  Self-integrity

Question 12

Managers with strong needs for affiliation are always the most effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In Alderfer's E-R-G model,the _____ need involves the desire for self-esteem and self-actualization.

Accepted Answer

A)  existence 
B)  relatedness 
C)  growth 
D)  experience 
A)  existence 
B)  relatedness 
C)  growth 
D)  experience

Question 14

_____ is the withholding of significant positive consequences that were previously provided for a desirable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Shaping 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Negative reinforcement 
A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Shaping 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Negative reinforcement

Question 15

Which of the following is classified as a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  A safe work environment 
B)  Being loved 
C)  A comfortable retirement plan 
D)  Need for food, air, and water 
A)  A safe work environment 
B)  Being loved 
C)  A comfortable retirement plan 
D)  Need for food, air, and water

Question 16

_____ occurs when only some of the correct behaviors are reinforced-either after a certain time or after a number of correct responses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous reinforcement 
B)  Partial reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Shaping 
A)  Continuous reinforcement 
B)  Partial reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Shaping

Question 17

The theories of Maslow,Herzberg,and Alderfer build on the distinction between primary and secondary needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is a primary need?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitiveness 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Sleep 
D)  Respect 
A)  Competitiveness 
B)  Self-esteem 
C)  Sleep 
D)  Respect

Question 19

People with power motives work better when they are complimented for their favorable attitudes and cooperation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under the E-R-G model,employees are initially interested in satisfying their _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth 
B)  relatedness 
C)  existence 
D)  none of the above 
A)  growth 
B)  relatedness 
C)  existence 
D)  none of the above

Negative reinforcement occurs when behavior is accompanied by removal of an unfavorable consequence.

A complex incentive is often more motivating than a simple one.

Which of the following is classified as a lower-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Motivation originates from within an individual.

_____ refers to the strength of a person's preference for receiving a reward.

Cathy feels that no matter how much effort she puts,she will never be able to submit her report on time.Hence,she does not want to work hard on her report.This indicates that her valence is closer to _____.

Self-efficacy can be judged either on a specific task or across a variety of performance duties.

All of the following are examples of extrinsic motivators EXCEPT _____.

_____ occurs when behavior is accompanied by removal of an unfavorable consequence.

According to the expectancy model,motivation = _____.

_____ is an internal belief regarding one's job-related capabilities and competencies.

Managers with strong needs for affiliation are always the most effective.

In Alderfer's E-R-G model,the _____ need involves the desire for self-esteem and self-actualization.

_____ is the withholding of significant positive consequences that were previously provided for a desirable behavior.

Which of the following is classified as a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

_____ occurs when only some of the correct behaviors are reinforced-either after a certain time or after a number of correct responses.

The theories of Maslow,Herzberg,and Alderfer build on the distinction between primary and secondary needs.

Which of the following is a primary need?

People with power motives work better when they are complimented for their favorable attitudes and cooperation.

Under the E-R-G model,employees are initially interested in satisfying their _____ needs.

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Exam 5: Motivation

Negative reinforcement occurs when behavior is accompanied by removal of an unfavorable consequence.

A complex incentive is often more motivating than a simple one.

Which of the following is classified as a lower-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Motivation originates from within an individual.

_____ refers to the strength of a person's preference for receiving a reward.

Cathy feels that no matter how much effort she puts,she will never be able to submit her report on time.Hence,she does not want to work hard on her report.This indicates that her valence is closer to _____.

Self-efficacy can be judged either on a specific task or across a variety of performance duties.

All of the following are examples of extrinsic motivators EXCEPT _____.

_____ occurs when behavior is accompanied by removal of an unfavorable consequence.

According to the expectancy model,motivation = _____.

_____ is an internal belief regarding one's job-related capabilities and competencies.

Managers with strong needs for affiliation are always the most effective.

In Alderfer's E-R-G model,the _____ need involves the desire for self-esteem and self-actualization.

_____ is the withholding of significant positive consequences that were previously provided for a desirable behavior.

Which of the following is classified as a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

_____ occurs when only some of the correct behaviors are reinforced-either after a certain time or after a number of correct responses.

The theories of Maslow,Herzberg,and Alderfer build on the distinction between primary and secondary needs.

Which of the following is a primary need?

People with power motives work better when they are complimented for their favorable attitudes and cooperation.

Under the E-R-G model,employees are initially interested in satisfying their _____ needs.

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Teams and Team Building

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

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