Question 1

Which of the following statements about drives is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) They are also called primary needs. 
B) They activate emotions,which put us in a state of readiness to act. 
C) They include only basic physiological essentials,such as hunger and thirst. 
D) Drives and emotions represent the primary sources of motivation. 
E) All of the above are correct. 
A) They are also called primary needs. 
B) They activate emotions,which put us in a state of readiness to act. 
C) They include only basic physiological essentials,such as hunger and thirst. 
D) Drives and emotions represent the primary sources of motivation. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 2

Equity theory research has found that employees who feel overrewarded tend to alter their perceptions of inputs and outcomes rather than attempt to actually change them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Maslow's theory fails to account for the fact that people have different hierarchies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of these is found in the expectancy theory model?

Accepted Answer

A) P-to-O expectancy 
B) E-to-F expectancy 
C) V-to-E expectancy 
D) P-to-E expectancy 
E) O-to-P expectancy 
A) P-to-O expectancy 
B) E-to-F expectancy 
C) V-to-E expectancy 
D) P-to-E expectancy 
E) O-to-P expectancy

Question 5

Four-drive theory recommends:

Accepted Answer

A) that companies should encourage employees to fulfill one drive at a time. 
B) that companies should provide sufficient rewards,learning opportunities,and social interaction at the same time. 
C) that companies should only hire people with a strong drive to defend. 
D) that companies should create a work environment that routinely triggers the employee's drive to defend. 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) that companies should encourage employees to fulfill one drive at a time. 
B) that companies should provide sufficient rewards,learning opportunities,and social interaction at the same time. 
C) that companies should only hire people with a strong drive to defend. 
D) that companies should create a work environment that routinely triggers the employee's drive to defend. 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 6

One of the most common consequences of overreward inequity is that overpaid employees try to increase their inputs by working harder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The concept of employee engagement is related to motivation,but not role perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to expectancy theory,a reward that is not wanted has:

Accepted Answer

A) a high E-to-P expectancy. 
B) an inappropriate comparison other. 
C) a negative outcome valence. 
D) a low P-to-O expectancy. 
E) a low need for socialized power. 
A) a high E-to-P expectancy. 
B) an inappropriate comparison other. 
C) a negative outcome valence. 
D) a low P-to-O expectancy. 
E) a low need for socialized power.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about performance feedback is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The optimal frequency of feedback depends on the type of job. 
B) Feedback is more valuable when it comes from a credible source. 
C) Feedback is more useful when it consists of general phrases,such as 'Your sales are going well!',rather than specific phrases. 
D) Feedback should be available to employees as soon as possible. 
E) Feedback is relevant when it is linked to goals. 
A) The optimal frequency of feedback depends on the type of job. 
B) Feedback is more valuable when it comes from a credible source. 
C) Feedback is more useful when it consists of general phrases,such as 'Your sales are going well!',rather than specific phrases. 
D) Feedback should be available to employees as soon as possible. 
E) Feedback is relevant when it is linked to goals.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements about drives is FALSE?

Equity theory research has found that employees who feel overrewarded tend to alter their perceptions of inputs and outcomes rather than attempt to actually change them.

Maslow's theory fails to account for the fact that people have different hierarchies.

Which of these is found in the expectancy theory model?

Four-drive theory recommends:

One of the most common consequences of overreward inequity is that overpaid employees try to increase their inputs by working harder.

The concept of employee engagement is related to motivation,but not role perception.

According to expectancy theory,a reward that is not wanted has:

Which of the following statements about performance feedback is FALSE?

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

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

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Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

Which of the following statements about drives is FALSE?

Equity theory research has found that employees who feel overrewarded tend to alter their perceptions of inputs and outcomes rather than attempt to actually change them.

Maslow's theory fails to account for the fact that people have different hierarchies.

Which of these is found in the expectancy theory model?

Four-drive theory recommends:

One of the most common consequences of overreward inequity is that overpaid employees try to increase their inputs by working harder.

The concept of employee engagement is related to motivation,but not role perception.

According to expectancy theory,a reward that is not wanted has:

Which of the following statements about performance feedback is FALSE?

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

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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