Question 1

Four-drive theory is based on the idea that:

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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 2

According to expectancy theory,providing counselling and coaching to an employee who lacks self-confidence is most likely to increase the employee's:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

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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 4

Four-drive theory recommends:

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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 5

The lowest levels of employee engagement are usually found in Brazil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy theory is a drive-based theory of motivation. 
B) Expectancy theory has been applied to a wide variety of studies. 
C) The process of employee motivation is explained reasonably well by expectancy theory. 
D) One way to increase the P-to-O expectancy in the expectancy theory model is to accurately measure job performance. 
E) Expectancy theory has three main components relating to effort,performance and performance outcomes. 
A) Expectancy theory is a drive-based theory of motivation. 
B) Expectancy theory has been applied to a wide variety of studies. 
C) The process of employee motivation is explained reasonably well by expectancy theory. 
D) One way to increase the P-to-O expectancy in the expectancy theory model is to accurately measure job performance. 
E) Expectancy theory has three main components relating to effort,performance and performance outcomes.

Question 7

Which of the following typically provides feedback from more than one source?

Accepted Answer

A) Supervisor's quarterly performance review. 
B) 360-degree feedback report. 
C) Executive coaching session 
D) Electronic display showing number of people waiting for call centre staff to answer their call. 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) Supervisor's quarterly performance review. 
B) 360-degree feedback report. 
C) Executive coaching session 
D) Electronic display showing number of people waiting for call centre staff to answer their call. 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 8

Goal setting is most effective when:

Accepted Answer

A) the supervisor sets the goals before discussing them with the employee. 
B) the goals are achievable but challenging. 
C) the goal statements are general rather than specifiC. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) the supervisor sets the goals before discussing them with the employee and the goals stretch the employee's abilities and motivation. 
A) the supervisor sets the goals before discussing them with the employee. 
B) the goals are achievable but challenging. 
C) the goal statements are general rather than specifiC. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) the supervisor sets the goals before discussing them with the employee and the goals stretch the employee's abilities and motivation.

Question 9

Strengths-based coaching is inconsistent with self-enhancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

People with a high need for affiliation tend to be more effective in jobs that require them to mediate conflicts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Four-drive theory is one of the few theories of motivation that recognizes the central role of human emotions in the motivation process.Explain how four-drive theory applies emotions to employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

Four-drive theory recognizes that we per

Question 12

ABC Corp.pays its employees a fixed salary in a paycheque received every Friday afternoon.This is an example of which reinforcement schedule?

Accepted Answer

A) Continuous 
B) Fixed interval 
C) Fixed ratio 
D) Variable ratio 
E) None;pay cheques do not reinforce any behaviour 
A) Continuous 
B) Fixed interval 
C) Fixed ratio 
D) Variable ratio 
E) None;pay cheques do not reinforce any behaviour

Question 13

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 14

In four-drive theory,the drive to bond does not produce any emotional markers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Drives are also called secondary needs because they come before motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

Needs are defined as goal-oriented forces that people experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following translates the organizations' vision and mission into specific,measurable performance goals related to financial,customer,internal,and learning/growth processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Profit sharing plans. 
B) Strategic report cards. 
C) Point -factor reports 
D) Balanced scorecard 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) Profit sharing plans. 
B) Strategic report cards. 
C) Point -factor reports 
D) Balanced scorecard 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

After completing a difficult assignment,you reward your accomplishment by playing a game on your computer.This reward is part of which of the following organizational behaviour concepts?

Accepted Answer

A) MARS model 
B) Behaviour modification 
C) Four-needs theory 
D) Social cognitive theory 
E) Organizational citizenship 
A) MARS model 
B) Behaviour modification 
C) Four-needs theory 
D) Social cognitive theory 
E) Organizational citizenship

Question 20

Individual differences explain why needs can be "learned" to some extent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Four-drive theory is based on the idea that:

According to expectancy theory,providing counselling and coaching to an employee who lacks self-confidence is most likely to increase the employee's:

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

Four-drive theory recommends:

The lowest levels of employee engagement are usually found in Brazil.

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

Which of the following typically provides feedback from more than one source?

Goal setting is most effective when:

Strengths-based coaching is inconsistent with self-enhancement.

People with a high need for affiliation tend to be more effective in jobs that require them to mediate conflicts.

Four-drive theory is one of the few theories of motivation that recognizes the central role of human emotions in the motivation process.Explain how four-drive theory applies emotions to employee motivation.

ABC Corp.pays its employees a fixed salary in a paycheque received every Friday afternoon.This is an example of which reinforcement schedule?

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

In four-drive theory,the drive to bond does not produce any emotional markers.

Drives are also called secondary needs because they come before 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.

Needs are defined as goal-oriented forces that people experience.

Which of the following translates the organizations' vision and mission into specific,measurable performance goals related to financial,customer,internal,and learning/growth processes?

After completing a difficult assignment,you reward your accomplishment by playing a game on your computer.This reward is part of which of the following organizational behaviour concepts?

Individual differences explain why needs can be "learned" to some extent.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, 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 Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

Four-drive theory is based on the idea that:

According to expectancy theory,providing counselling and coaching to an employee who lacks self-confidence is most likely to increase the employee's:

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

Four-drive theory recommends:

The lowest levels of employee engagement are usually found in Brazil.

Which of the following statements about expectancy theory is FALSE?

Which of the following typically provides feedback from more than one source?

Goal setting is most effective when:

Strengths-based coaching is inconsistent with self-enhancement.

People with a high need for affiliation tend to be more effective in jobs that require them to mediate conflicts.

Four-drive theory is one of the few theories of motivation that recognizes the central role of human emotions in the motivation process.Explain how four-drive theory applies emotions to employee motivation.

ABC Corp.pays its employees a fixed salary in a paycheque received every Friday afternoon.This is an example of which reinforcement schedule?

Individualizing rewards enhances which expectancy theory component?

In four-drive theory,the drive to bond does not produce any emotional markers.

Drives are also called secondary needs because they come before 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.

Needs are defined as goal-oriented forces that people experience.

Which of the following translates the organizations' vision and mission into specific,measurable performance goals related to financial,customer,internal,and learning/growth processes?

After completing a difficult assignment,you reward your accomplishment by playing a game on your computer.This reward is part of which of the following organizational behaviour concepts?

Individual differences explain why needs can be "learned" to some extent.

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour, 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 Organizations Revised

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace Revised

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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