Question 1

What are the A-B-Cs of behaviour modification?

Accepted Answer

The A-B-Cs of behaviour modification rep

Question 2

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following actions would increase employee motivation mainly by enhancing their effort-to-performance expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Convince employees that poor performance will not be rewarded. 
B) Reward employees with things that they value. 
C) Measure performance more accurately. 
D) Let employees know that their chances of performing successfully are good. 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) Convince employees that poor performance will not be rewarded. 
B) Reward employees with things that they value. 
C) Measure performance more accurately. 
D) Let employees know that their chances of performing successfully are good. 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 4

To determine the fairness of pay or other outcomes,people usually apply:

Accepted Answer

A) the equity principle. 
B) the equality principle. 
C) the need principle. 
D) a combination of the above principles in different situations. 
E) a combination of the equity principle and the need principle but never the equality principle. 
A) the equity principle. 
B) the equality principle. 
C) the need principle. 
D) a combination of the above principles in different situations. 
E) a combination of the equity principle and the need principle but never the equality principle.

Question 5

Distributive justice increases directly with the extent that the decision allows voice,can be appealed,and has an unbiased decision maker.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to four-drive theory,the drive ___________ is a fundamental ingredient in the success of organizations and development of societies.

Accepted Answer

A) to defend 
B) for fairness 
C) to bond 
D) to acquire 
E) to achieve goals 
A) to defend 
B) for fairness 
C) to bond 
D) to acquire 
E) to achieve goals

Question 7

According to expectancy theory,which of the following actions would NOT alter outcome valences?

Accepted Answer

A) Show employees how their skills can accomplish the task. 
B) Give employees a choice of rewards. 
C) Minimize the presence of countervalent outcomes. 
D) Distribute rewards that employees want. 
E) Adapt the type of rewards offered to each employee's dominant needs. 
A) Show employees how their skills can accomplish the task. 
B) Give employees a choice of rewards. 
C) Minimize the presence of countervalent outcomes. 
D) Distribute rewards that employees want. 
E) Adapt the type of rewards offered to each employee's dominant needs.

Question 8

People with a high need for affiliation tend to be more effective in jobs that allocate scarce resources among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jane and Connie are neighbours who both work as purchasing managers in different companies in the petrochemical industry.During one neighbourly discussion,Jane learned that Connie's salary was nearly 15 per cent higher than hers even though their job duties were similar.Other than this difference,both received similar benefits and seemed to enjoy their jobs and colleagues.Jane was upset about Connie's higher salary,although she did her best to hide her emotions from Connie.After all,it wasn't Connie's fault that they received different salary levels.Jane was frustrated not only because Connie received a significantly higher salary,but also because she was certain that she worked longer hours and was more productive than Connie.According to equity theory research,what will Jane probably do to reduce her upset feelings?

Accepted Answer

The textbook describes six possible cons

Question 10

If individuals are unable to satisfy a particular need,Maslow's needs hierarchy theory states that they:

Accepted Answer

A) keep trying to fulfill this need until it is satisfied. 
B) redirect their efforts towards fulfilling a higher need in the hierarchy. 
C) permanently remove the blocked need from their list of needs to satisfy. 
D) become fixated on that particular need and are thus unable to progress. 
E) None of the above is correct. 
A) keep trying to fulfill this need until it is satisfied. 
B) redirect their efforts towards fulfilling a higher need in the hierarchy. 
C) permanently remove the blocked need from their list of needs to satisfy. 
D) become fixated on that particular need and are thus unable to progress. 
E) None of the above is correct.

Question 11

Four-drive theory is based on the idea that:

Accepted Answer

A) needs can be learned. 
B) needs form a permanent hierarchy. 
C) employee motivation is based on expectations. 
D) the sources of employee needs are hard-wired. 
E) people do not really have any needs. 
A) needs can be learned. 
B) needs form a permanent hierarchy. 
C) employee motivation is based on expectations. 
D) the sources of employee needs are hard-wired. 
E) people do not really have any needs.

Question 12

Which of the following increases the future probability of behaviour by removing a negative stimulus after the desired behaviour occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment 
B) Negative reinforcement 
C) Positive reinforcement 
D) Extinction 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) Punishment 
B) Negative reinforcement 
C) Positive reinforcement 
D) Extinction 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 13

One way to increase an employee's E-to-P expectancy regarding a specific task is to increase the person's self-confidence through counselling and coaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The A-B-C model of behaviour modification helps us to:

Accepted Answer

A) teach language skills to employees more effectively. 
B) determine which contingency of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
C) understand how experiential learning differs from social learning. 
D) determine which schedule of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
E) understand how environmental conditions influence learning and behaviour. 
A) teach language skills to employees more effectively. 
B) determine which contingency of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
C) understand how experiential learning differs from social learning. 
D) determine which schedule of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
E) understand how environmental conditions influence learning and behaviour.

Question 15

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 17

A British food company reduced absenteeism by giving employees with perfect attendance two chances (through a lottery)to win $500.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) tacit knowledge. 
B) behaviour modelling. 
C) social learning. 
D) a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. 
E) behaviour modification and a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. 
A) tacit knowledge. 
B) behaviour modelling. 
C) social learning. 
D) a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. 
E) behaviour modification and a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Question 18

Employees change their comparison other:

Accepted Answer

A) never; people do not change their comparison other. 
B) every three or four months. 
C) only when they feel overpaid. 
D) as the main way to alter their inputs. 
E) as a means of reducing feelings of inequity. 
A) never; people do not change their comparison other. 
B) every three or four months. 
C) only when they feel overpaid. 
D) as the main way to alter their inputs. 
E) as a means of reducing feelings of inequity.

Question 19

One way to increase employee motivation by improving the P-to-O expectancies is to:

Accepted Answer

A) measure employee performance accurately. 
B) convince employees that they are able to accomplish the task. 
C) select employees with the required skills and knowledge. 
D) provide sufficient time and resources to perform the task. 
E) give everyone the same reward. 
A) measure employee performance accurately. 
B) convince employees that they are able to accomplish the task. 
C) select employees with the required skills and knowledge. 
D) provide sufficient time and resources to perform the task. 
E) give everyone the same reward.

Question 20

According to four-drive theory,___________ are the conscious sources of human motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) co-workers 
B) food and drink 
C) emotional markers 
D) drives 
E) justice and equity 
A) co-workers 
B) food and drink 
C) emotional markers 
D) drives 
E) justice and equity

What are the A-B-Cs of behaviour modification?

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values.

Which of the following actions would increase employee motivation mainly by enhancing their effort-to-performance expectancy?

To determine the fairness of pay or other outcomes,people usually apply:

Distributive justice increases directly with the extent that the decision allows voice,can be appealed,and has an unbiased decision maker.

According to four-drive theory,the drive ___________ is a fundamental ingredient in the success of organizations and development of societies.

According to expectancy theory,which of the following actions would NOT alter outcome valences?

People with a high need for affiliation tend to be more effective in jobs that allocate scarce resources among employees.

If individuals are unable to satisfy a particular need,Maslow's needs hierarchy theory states that they:

Four-drive theory is based on the idea that:

Which of the following increases the future probability of behaviour by removing a negative stimulus after the desired behaviour occurs?

One way to increase an employee's E-to-P expectancy regarding a specific task is to increase the person's self-confidence through counselling and coaching.

The A-B-C model of behaviour modification helps us to:

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

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

A British food company reduced absenteeism by giving employees with perfect attendance two chances (through a lottery)to win $500.This is an example of:

Employees change their comparison other:

One way to increase employee motivation by improving the P-to-O expectancies is to:

According to four-drive theory,___________ are the conscious sources of human motivation.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and 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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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

What are the A-B-Cs of behaviour modification?

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values.

Which of the following actions would increase employee motivation mainly by enhancing their effort-to-performance expectancy?

To determine the fairness of pay or other outcomes,people usually apply:

Distributive justice increases directly with the extent that the decision allows voice,can be appealed,and has an unbiased decision maker.

According to four-drive theory,the drive ___________ is a fundamental ingredient in the success of organizations and development of societies.

According to expectancy theory,which of the following actions would NOT alter outcome valences?

People with a high need for affiliation tend to be more effective in jobs that allocate scarce resources among employees.

If individuals are unable to satisfy a particular need,Maslow's needs hierarchy theory states that they:

Four-drive theory is based on the idea that:

Which of the following increases the future probability of behaviour by removing a negative stimulus after the desired behaviour occurs?

One way to increase an employee's E-to-P expectancy regarding a specific task is to increase the person's self-confidence through counselling and coaching.

The A-B-C model of behaviour modification helps us to:

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

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

A British food company reduced absenteeism by giving employees with perfect attendance two chances (through a lottery)to win $500.This is an example of:

Employees change their comparison other:

One way to increase employee motivation by improving the P-to-O expectancies is to:

According to four-drive theory,___________ are the conscious sources of human motivation.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior

Individual Behavior, Personality, and Values

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions, Attitudes, and Stress

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Teams and 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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