Question 1

Punishment is the same as negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The A-B-Cs of behaviour modification rep

Question 3

Co-workers no longer praise you when you engage in dangerous pranks,so you stop engaging in these pranks.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) negative reinforcement. 
B) punishment. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) action learning. 
E) extinction. 
A) negative reinforcement. 
B) punishment. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) action learning. 
E) extinction.

Question 4

According to expectancy theory,communicating the existence of a performance-based reward system motivates employees by increasing their outcome valences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The main problem with behavioural modelling is that it transfers explicit knowledge,but not tacit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Effective feedback:

Accepted Answer

A) is general enough that it applies to any employee. 
B) is provided only through social sources. 
C) is provided no more frequently than once every three months. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) is general enough that it applies to any employee. 
B) is provided only through social sources. 
C) is provided no more frequently than once every three months. 
D) All of the answers are correct. 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 7

Behavioural modelling can increase an observer's self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Four-drive theory states that people have a hierarchy of needs that they progress through as lower level needs are fulfilled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

In behaviour modification,antecedents refer to environmental cues,informing employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One of the main problems with expectancy theory of motivation is that it does not identify the 'comparison other' in the motivation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Expectancy theory mainly explains how employees:

Accepted Answer

A) have different needs at different times. 
B) can use personal expectations to reduce work-related stress. 
C) can motivate themselves through power. 
D) have different levels of work effort based on their expectations of performance and reward outcomes. 
E) compare their inputs and outcomes to other peoplE. 
A) have different needs at different times. 
B) can use personal expectations to reduce work-related stress. 
C) can motivate themselves through power. 
D) have different levels of work effort based on their expectations of performance and reward outcomes. 
E) compare their inputs and outcomes to other peoplE.

Question 14

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 15

Jane holds a well-paying job with good job security.She also gets along well with colleagues,but has been frustrated in her attempts to find new friends.Due to this frustration,Jane has recently started spending more time trying to get challenging work from her employer.She now spends less time enjoying social relations with colleagues.Which needs-based theory of motivation would best explain Jane's recent focus on seeking challenging work?

Accepted Answer

A) Four-drive theory 
B) Learned needs theory 
C) Needs hierarchy theory 
D) ERG theory 
E) None of these theories explains why people change their dominant needs 
A) Four-drive theory 
B) Learned needs theory 
C) Needs hierarchy theory 
D) ERG theory 
E) None of these theories explains why people change their dominant needs

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Effective feedback is all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) sufficiently frequent. 
B) timely. 
C) general. 
D) credible. 
E) relevant. 
A) sufficiently frequent. 
B) timely. 
C) general. 
D) credible. 
E) relevant.

Question 18

According to social cognitive theory,people learn to anticipate consequences mainly by observing the experiences of other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The balanced scorecard is a performance measurement system that rewards people on several factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Punishment is the same as negative reinforcement.

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

Co-workers no longer praise you when you engage in dangerous pranks,so you stop engaging in these pranks.This is an example of:

According to expectancy theory,communicating the existence of a performance-based reward system motivates employees by increasing their outcome valences.

The main problem with behavioural modelling is that it transfers explicit knowledge,but not tacit knowledge.

Effective feedback:

Behavioural modelling can increase an observer's self-confidence.

Four-drive theory states that people have a hierarchy of needs that they progress through as lower level needs are fulfilled.

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

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

In behaviour modification,antecedents refer to environmental cues,informing employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences.

One of the main problems with expectancy theory of motivation is that it does not identify the 'comparison other' in the motivation process.

Expectancy theory mainly explains how employees:

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

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

Effective feedback is all of the following EXCEPT:

According to social cognitive theory,people learn to anticipate consequences mainly by observing the experiences of other people.

The balanced scorecard is a performance measurement system that rewards people on several factors.

According to equity theory:

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Punishment is the same as negative reinforcement.

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

Co-workers no longer praise you when you engage in dangerous pranks,so you stop engaging in these pranks.This is an example of:

According to expectancy theory,communicating the existence of a performance-based reward system motivates employees by increasing their outcome valences.

The main problem with behavioural modelling is that it transfers explicit knowledge,but not tacit knowledge.

Effective feedback:

Behavioural modelling can increase an observer's self-confidence.

Four-drive theory states that people have a hierarchy of needs that they progress through as lower level needs are fulfilled.

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

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

In behaviour modification,antecedents refer to environmental cues,informing employees that certain behaviours will have particular consequences.

One of the main problems with expectancy theory of motivation is that it does not identify the 'comparison other' in the motivation process.

Expectancy theory mainly explains how employees:

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

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

Effective feedback is all of the following EXCEPT:

According to social cognitive theory,people learn to anticipate consequences mainly by observing the experiences of other people.

The balanced scorecard is a performance measurement system that rewards people on several factors.

According to equity theory:

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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