Question 1

The distributive justice principle states that everyone should receive the same rewards in life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The stronger your needs the less motivated you are to fulfill them,because you feel they are out of reach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Negative reinforcement occurs when the introduction of a consequence increases or maintains the frequency or future probability of a behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to equity theory:

Accepted Answer

A) everyone has the same needs over their working life. 
B) money should never be used to motivate employees. 
C) employees must set their own goals. 
D) the importance of inputs and outcomes varies from one person to the next. 
E) improving job security and working conditions will improve job satisfaction and,consequently,employee motivation. 
A) everyone has the same needs over their working life. 
B) money should never be used to motivate employees. 
C) employees must set their own goals. 
D) the importance of inputs and outcomes varies from one person to the next. 
E) improving job security and working conditions will improve job satisfaction and,consequently,employee motivation.

Question 5

Which of the following needs is NOT explicitly stated in Maslow's needs hierarchy theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Physiological needs 
B) Growth needs 
C) Need for safety 
D) Self-actualization 
E) Esteem 
A) Physiological needs 
B) Growth needs 
C) Need for safety 
D) Self-actualization 
E) Esteem

Question 6

The variable ratio schedule of reinforcement makes behaviour highly resistant to extinction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Expectancy theory of motivation states that people naturally direct their effort towards behaviours they believe are most likely to lead to desired outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Four-drive theory states that the four drives:

Accepted Answer

A) counterbalance each other. 
B) are arranged in a hierarchy. 
C) are learned,not innate. 
D) are equivalent to the top four needs in Maslow's needs hierarchy. 
E) should not be fulfilled in organizational settings. 
A) counterbalance each other. 
B) are arranged in a hierarchy. 
C) are learned,not innate. 
D) are equivalent to the top four needs in Maslow's needs hierarchy. 
E) should not be fulfilled in organizational settings.

Question 10

Which of these statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy theory details a person's thinking process when translating demands from competing drives. 
B) Expectancy theory doesn't explain motivation in different cultures. 
C) Expectancy theory explains why coaching and pay-for-performance motivate employees. 
D) Expectancy theory emphasizes rational thinking more than emotions. 
E) Expectancy theory offers one of the best models available for predicting work effort and motivation. 
A) Expectancy theory details a person's thinking process when translating demands from competing drives. 
B) Expectancy theory doesn't explain motivation in different cultures. 
C) Expectancy theory explains why coaching and pay-for-performance motivate employees. 
D) Expectancy theory emphasizes rational thinking more than emotions. 
E) Expectancy theory offers one of the best models available for predicting work effort and motivation.

Question 11

Which of these is the most widely known theory of human motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's needs hierarchy theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Goal setting theory 
D) Equity theory 
E) Learned needs theory 
A) Maslow's needs hierarchy theory 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Goal setting theory 
D) Equity theory 
E) Learned needs theory

Question 12

Behaviour modification has been very effective in some settings,but also has several limitations.Describe two limitations of behaviour modification and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Students can describe any two of the thr

Question 13

People with a high need for achievement tend to avoid risks and prefer working in teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: 'According to goal-setting theory,performance increases with the level of goal difficulty.'

Accepted Answer

This statement is generally correct,but

Question 15

Procedural justice is influenced by the policies and practices that decision makers follow as well as their standards of interpersonal conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Susan and Courtney have been in the same job for about the same length of time and perform very similar tasks.Susan's bonus for her performance over the past year was higher than Courtney's bonus.Susan believes that Courtney's job performance was lower than her job performance.Based on this information:

Accepted Answer

A) Susan would definitely have feelings of underreward inequity. 
B) Susan would definitely have feelings of overreward inequity. 
C) Susan would definitely feel that she is rewarded equitably. 
D) Susan would never have Courtney as a comparison other. 
E) we cannot determine Susan's feelings of equity or inequity. 
A) Susan would definitely have feelings of underreward inequity. 
B) Susan would definitely have feelings of overreward inequity. 
C) Susan would definitely feel that she is rewarded equitably. 
D) Susan would never have Courtney as a comparison other. 
E) we cannot determine Susan's feelings of equity or inequity.

Question 17

Expectancy theory is a useful model that explains motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to equity theory:

Accepted Answer

A) we compare ourselves with a comparison other only when we are certain that inequity exists. 
B) our comparison other never exists in real life. 
C) our comparison other is always someone in another organization. 
D) we choose people as comparison others only when we know that they receive fewer outcomes than we do. 
E) none of these statements are true. 
A) we compare ourselves with a comparison other only when we are certain that inequity exists. 
B) our comparison other never exists in real life. 
C) our comparison other is always someone in another organization. 
D) we choose people as comparison others only when we know that they receive fewer outcomes than we do. 
E) none of these statements are true.

Question 19

Continuous reinforcement provides the most rapid learning of the targeted behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following provides feedback from a full circle of people around the employee?

Accepted Answer

A) Hierarchical feedback 
B) Executive coaching feedback 
C) Behavioural feedback 
D) 360-degree feedback 
E) Nonsocial feedback 
A) Hierarchical feedback 
B) Executive coaching feedback 
C) Behavioural feedback 
D) 360-degree feedback 
E) Nonsocial feedback

The distributive justice principle states that everyone should receive the same rewards in life.

The stronger your needs the less motivated you are to fulfill them,because you feel they are out of reach.

Negative reinforcement occurs when the introduction of a consequence increases or maintains the frequency or future probability of a behaviour.

According to equity theory:

Which of the following needs is NOT explicitly stated in Maslow's needs hierarchy theory?

The variable ratio schedule of reinforcement makes behaviour highly resistant to extinction.

Expectancy theory of motivation states that people naturally direct their effort towards behaviours they believe are most likely to lead to desired outcomes.

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

Four-drive theory states that the four drives:

Which of these statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

Which of these is the most widely known theory of human motivation?

Behaviour modification has been very effective in some settings,but also has several limitations.Describe two limitations of behaviour modification and give an example of each.

People with a high need for achievement tend to avoid risks and prefer working in teams.

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: 'According to goal-setting theory,performance increases with the level of goal difficulty.'

Procedural justice is influenced by the policies and practices that decision makers follow as well as their standards of interpersonal conduct.

Expectancy theory is a useful model that explains motivation.

According to equity theory:

Continuous reinforcement provides the most rapid learning of the targeted behaviour.

Which of the following provides feedback from a full circle of people around the employee?

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

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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

The distributive justice principle states that everyone should receive the same rewards in life.

The stronger your needs the less motivated you are to fulfill them,because you feel they are out of reach.

Negative reinforcement occurs when the introduction of a consequence increases or maintains the frequency or future probability of a behaviour.

According to equity theory:

Which of the following needs is NOT explicitly stated in Maslow's needs hierarchy theory?

The variable ratio schedule of reinforcement makes behaviour highly resistant to extinction.

Expectancy theory of motivation states that people naturally direct their effort towards behaviours they believe are most likely to lead to desired outcomes.

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

Four-drive theory states that the four drives:

Which of these statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

Which of these is the most widely known theory of human motivation?

Behaviour modification has been very effective in some settings,but also has several limitations.Describe two limitations of behaviour modification and give an example of each.

People with a high need for achievement tend to avoid risks and prefer working in teams.

Comment on the accuracy of the following statement: 'According to goal-setting theory,performance increases with the level of goal difficulty.'

Procedural justice is influenced by the policies and practices that decision makers follow as well as their standards of interpersonal conduct.

Expectancy theory is a useful model that explains motivation.

According to equity theory:

Continuous reinforcement provides the most rapid learning of the targeted behaviour.

Which of the following provides feedback from a full circle of people around the employee?

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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