Question 1

Drives are needs,and are essential parts of human psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these theories states that we are motivated by several needs,but the strongest source is the lowest unsatisfied need?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Goal setting is more effective when employees can easily complete the goals assigned to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Goal setting influences employee behaviour and performance mainly by improving:

Accepted Answer

A) situational contingencies and learned abilities. 
B) aptitudes and learned abilities. 
C) motivation and role perceptions. 
D) role perceptions and learned abilities. 
E) motivation and aptitudes. 
A) situational contingencies and learned abilities. 
B) aptitudes and learned abilities. 
C) motivation and role perceptions. 
D) role perceptions and learned abilities. 
E) motivation and aptitudes.

Question 5

Organizational behaviour modification emphasizes human thoughts rather than the environment as the source of all learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to equity theory,feelings of inequity can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) disassociating inputs from outcomes. 
B) changing the comparison other. 
C) leaving the field. 
D) cognitively distorting inputs and outcomes. 
E) actually altering inputs or outcomes. 
A) disassociating inputs from outcomes. 
B) changing the comparison other. 
C) leaving the field. 
D) cognitively distorting inputs and outcomes. 
E) actually altering inputs or outcomes.

Question 7

In most situations,we should follow desired behaviour with __________ and follow undesirable behaviour with _________.

Accepted Answer

A) positive reinforcement;extinction 
B) positive reinforcement;punishment 
C) extinction;punishment 
D) punishment;positive reinforcement 
E) negative reinforcement;positive reinforcement 
A) positive reinforcement;extinction 
B) positive reinforcement;punishment 
C) extinction;punishment 
D) punishment;positive reinforcement 
E) negative reinforcement;positive reinforcement

Question 8

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 9

The optimal level of goal:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs where the goal is challenging but not impossible. 
B) is the most challenging goal that the company can possibly imagine. 
C) occurs only when employees set their own goal. 
D) is the point at which the employee does not yet think the goal will 'stretch' them at all. 
E) occurs where the goal is challenging but not impossible and when employees set their own goal 
A) occurs where the goal is challenging but not impossible. 
B) is the most challenging goal that the company can possibly imagine. 
C) occurs only when employees set their own goal. 
D) is the point at which the employee does not yet think the goal will 'stretch' them at all. 
E) occurs where the goal is challenging but not impossible and when employees set their own goal

Question 10

Punishment decreases the frequency of future behaviour whereas negative reinforcement increases or maintains the frequency of future behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following theories suggests that employee motivation is influenced by what other people contribute to and receive from the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy theory 
B) Equity theory 
C) Needs-based theory 
D) Need theory 
E) Goal setting 
A) Expectancy theory 
B) Equity theory 
C) Needs-based theory 
D) Need theory 
E) Goal setting

Question 12

People self-regulate by engaging in self-reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to four-drive theory,organizations maximize motivation by focusing employees on opportunities to fulfill only one of the four drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to learned needs theory,companies should hire leaders with a strong need for personalized power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Having a formalized way of appealing the decision of managers to a higher authority is a form of procedural justice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The idea behind 360-degree feedback is that employees should receive feedback for 360 continuous days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

People who are 'equity sensitive' tend to:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid having a comparison other. 
B) be tolerant of situations where they are underrewarded. 
C) have a low E-to-P expectancy. 
D) feel more comfortable in situations where they receive proportionately more than others. 
E) want their outcome/input ratio to be equal to the outcome/input ratio of the comparison other. 
A) avoid having a comparison other. 
B) be tolerant of situations where they are underrewarded. 
C) have a low E-to-P expectancy. 
D) feel more comfortable in situations where they receive proportionately more than others. 
E) want their outcome/input ratio to be equal to the outcome/input ratio of the comparison other.

Question 18

One problem with equity theory is that it incorrectly assumes people are individualistic,rational,and selfish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Compared with supervisor-only feedback,360-degree feedback tends to be:

Accepted Answer

A) less accurate. 
B) less relevant to the employee's actual performance. 
C) less ambiguous. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) less accurate. 
B) less relevant to the employee's actual performance. 
C) less ambiguous. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 20

Equity sensitivity refers to how strongly people feel about outcome/input rations with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Drives are needs,and are essential parts of human psychology.

Which of these theories states that we are motivated by several needs,but the strongest source is the lowest unsatisfied need?

Goal setting is more effective when employees can easily complete the goals assigned to them.

Goal setting influences employee behaviour and performance mainly by improving:

Organizational behaviour modification emphasizes human thoughts rather than the environment as the source of all learning.

According to equity theory,feelings of inequity can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT:

In most situations,we should follow desired behaviour with __ and follow undesirable behaviour with _.

The optimal level of goal:

Punishment decreases the frequency of future behaviour whereas negative reinforcement increases or maintains the frequency of future behaviour.

Which of the following theories suggests that employee motivation is influenced by what other people contribute to and receive from the organization?

People self-regulate by engaging in self-reinforcement.

According to four-drive theory,organizations maximize motivation by focusing employees on opportunities to fulfill only one of the four drives.

According to learned needs theory,companies should hire leaders with a strong need for personalized power.

Having a formalized way of appealing the decision of managers to a higher authority is a form of procedural justice.

The idea behind 360-degree feedback is that employees should receive feedback for 360 continuous days.

People who are 'equity sensitive' tend to:

One problem with equity theory is that it incorrectly assumes people are individualistic,rational,and selfish.

Compared with supervisor-only feedback,360-degree feedback tends to be:

Equity sensitivity refers to how strongly people feel about outcome/input rations with others.

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

Drives are needs,and are essential parts of human psychology.

Which of these theories states that we are motivated by several needs,but the strongest source is the lowest unsatisfied need?

Goal setting is more effective when employees can easily complete the goals assigned to them.

Goal setting influences employee behaviour and performance mainly by improving:

Organizational behaviour modification emphasizes human thoughts rather than the environment as the source of all learning.

According to equity theory,feelings of inequity can be reduced by all of the following EXCEPT:

In most situations,we should follow desired behaviour with __________ and follow undesirable behaviour with _________.

The optimal level of goal:

Punishment decreases the frequency of future behaviour whereas negative reinforcement increases or maintains the frequency of future behaviour.

Which of the following theories suggests that employee motivation is influenced by what other people contribute to and receive from the organization?

People self-regulate by engaging in self-reinforcement.

According to four-drive theory,organizations maximize motivation by focusing employees on opportunities to fulfill only one of the four drives.

According to learned needs theory,companies should hire leaders with a strong need for personalized power.

Having a formalized way of appealing the decision of managers to a higher authority is a form of procedural justice.

The idea behind 360-degree feedback is that employees should receive feedback for 360 continuous days.

People who are 'equity sensitive' tend to:

One problem with equity theory is that it incorrectly assumes people are individualistic,rational,and selfish.

Compared with supervisor-only feedback,360-degree feedback tends to be:

Equity sensitivity refers to how strongly people feel about outcome/input rations with others.

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

Filters

In most situations,we should follow desired behaviour with __ and follow undesirable behaviour with _.