Question 1

According to expectancy theory,linking valued rewards to higher job performance mainly increases motivation by:

Accepted Answer

A) strengthening the E-to-P expectancy. 
B) increasing the valence of a $1,000 bonus. 
C) weakening the E-to-P expectancy. 
D) strengthening both the E-to-P and P-to-O expectancies. 
E) strengthening the P-to-O expectancy. 
A) strengthening the E-to-P expectancy. 
B) increasing the valence of a $1,000 bonus. 
C) weakening the E-to-P expectancy. 
D) strengthening both the E-to-P and P-to-O expectancies. 
E) strengthening the P-to-O expectancy.

Question 2

Which of the following increases the future probability of behaviour by removing a negative stimulus after the desired behaviour occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) Punishment 
B) Negative reinforcement 
C) Positive reinforcement 
D) Extinction 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) Punishment 
B) Negative reinforcement 
C) Positive reinforcement 
D) Extinction 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 3

Feedback can be more frequent when employees perform short rather than long job cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

Research indicates that employee engagement is associated with higher organizational citizenship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these occurs when a consequence that is introduced decreases the frequency or future probability of a behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative reinforcement 
B) Positive reinforcement 
C) Punishment 
D) Extinction 
E) None of these 
A) Negative reinforcement 
B) Positive reinforcement 
C) Punishment 
D) Extinction 
E) None of these

Question 7

In the context of motivation,drives are also called primary needs,fundamental needs,or innate needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Feelings of inequity occur when employees receive less than others,but not when they receive more than others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

To increase goal performance:

Accepted Answer

A) employees need to increase their lack of commitment to those goals. 
B) supervisors need to reduce any control over setting the goals. 
C) employees need goals that are specific and clear. 
D) employees need to focus on what is good for the company instead of themselves. 
E) employers need to set tight deadlines. 
A) employees need to increase their lack of commitment to those goals. 
B) supervisors need to reduce any control over setting the goals. 
C) employees need goals that are specific and clear. 
D) employees need to focus on what is good for the company instead of themselves. 
E) employers need to set tight deadlines.

Question 10

Four-drive theory recommends keeping all four drives in "balance";that is,organizations should avoid too much or too little opportunity to fulfill each drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which motivation theory considers the individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in a particular level of performance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The highest level need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is:

Accepted Answer

A) esteem. 
B) safety. 
C) power. 
D) belongingness. 
E) self-actualization. 
A) esteem. 
B) safety. 
C) power. 
D) belongingness. 
E) self-actualization.

Question 13

Successful entrepreneurs tend to have a high need for achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,after people have satisfied their physiological and safety needs,they are mainly motivated to fulfill their ______________ needs.

Accepted Answer

A) belongingness 
B) growth 
C) self-esteem 
D) social esteem 
E) existence 
A) belongingness 
B) growth 
C) self-esteem 
D) social esteem 
E) existence

Question 15

Positive organizational behaviour focuses on teaching students the correct behaviours expected of them in modern work organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The A-B-C model of behaviour modification helps us to:

Accepted Answer

A) teach language skills to employees more effectively. 
B) determine which contingency of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
C) understand how experiential learning differs from social learning. 
D) determine which schedule of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
E) understand how environmental conditions influence learning and behaviour. 
A) teach language skills to employees more effectively. 
B) determine which contingency of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
C) understand how experiential learning differs from social learning. 
D) determine which schedule of reinforcement is best in a particular situation. 
E) understand how environmental conditions influence learning and behaviour.

Question 17

Behavioural modelling and self-reinforcement are components of:

Accepted Answer

A) behaviour modification. 
B) tacit knowledge. 
C) social cognitive theory. 
D) the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance. 
E) organizational citizenship. 
A) behaviour modification. 
B) tacit knowledge. 
C) social cognitive theory. 
D) the MARS model of individual behaviour and performance. 
E) organizational citizenship.

Question 18

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In expectancy theory,the performance-to-outcome expectancy represents the anticipated satisfaction or dissatisfaction that an individual places on an outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A British food company reduced absenteeism by giving employees with perfect attendance two chances (through a lottery)to win $500.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) tacit knowledge. 
B) behaviour modelling. 
C) social learning. 
D) a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. 
E) behaviour modification and a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. 
A) tacit knowledge. 
B) behaviour modelling. 
C) social learning. 
D) a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement. 
E) behaviour modification and a variable ratio schedule of reinforcement.

According to expectancy theory,linking valued rewards to higher job performance mainly increases motivation by:

Which of the following increases the future probability of behaviour by removing a negative stimulus after the desired behaviour occurs?

Feedback can be more frequent when employees perform short rather than long job cycles.

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

Research indicates that employee engagement is associated with higher organizational citizenship.

Which of these occurs when a consequence that is introduced decreases the frequency or future probability of a behaviour?

In the context of motivation,drives are also called primary needs,fundamental needs,or innate needs.

Feelings of inequity occur when employees receive less than others,but not when they receive more than others.

To increase goal performance:

Four-drive theory recommends keeping all four drives in "balance";that is,organizations should avoid too much or too little opportunity to fulfill each drive.

Which motivation theory considers the individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in a particular level of performance?

The highest level need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is:

Successful entrepreneurs tend to have a high need for achievement.

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,after people have satisfied their physiological and safety needs,they are mainly motivated to fulfill their ______________ needs.

Positive organizational behaviour focuses on teaching students the correct behaviours expected of them in modern work organizations.

The A-B-C model of behaviour modification helps us to:

Behavioural modelling and self-reinforcement are components of:

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values.

In expectancy theory,the performance-to-outcome expectancy represents the anticipated satisfaction or dissatisfaction that an individual places on an outcome.

A British food company reduced absenteeism by giving employees with perfect attendance two chances (through a lottery)to win $500.This is an example of:

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

According to expectancy theory,linking valued rewards to higher job performance mainly increases motivation by:

Which of the following increases the future probability of behaviour by removing a negative stimulus after the desired behaviour occurs?

Feedback can be more frequent when employees perform short rather than long job cycles.

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

Research indicates that employee engagement is associated with higher organizational citizenship.

Which of these occurs when a consequence that is introduced decreases the frequency or future probability of a behaviour?

In the context of motivation,drives are also called primary needs,fundamental needs,or innate needs.

Feelings of inequity occur when employees receive less than others,but not when they receive more than others.

To increase goal performance:

Four-drive theory recommends keeping all four drives in "balance";that is,organizations should avoid too much or too little opportunity to fulfill each drive.

Which motivation theory considers the individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in a particular level of performance?

The highest level need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is:

Successful entrepreneurs tend to have a high need for achievement.

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,after people have satisfied their physiological and safety needs,they are mainly motivated to fulfill their ______________ needs.

Positive organizational behaviour focuses on teaching students the correct behaviours expected of them in modern work organizations.

The A-B-C model of behaviour modification helps us to:

Behavioural modelling and self-reinforcement are components of:

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values.

In expectancy theory,the performance-to-outcome expectancy represents the anticipated satisfaction or dissatisfaction that an individual places on an outcome.

A British food company reduced absenteeism by giving employees with perfect attendance two chances (through a lottery)to win $500.This is an example of:

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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