Question 1

Which reinforcement schedule is best for helping employees to learn new behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuous 
B)  Fixed interval 
C)  Fixed ratio 
D)  Variable ratio 
E)  Variable interval 
A)  Continuous 
B)  Fixed interval 
C)  Fixed ratio 
D)  Variable ratio 
E)  Variable interval

Question 2

Young employees aged 25 to 34 are more likely to feel disengaged at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

People self regulate by engaging in self-reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Feedback affects behaviour and job performance by improving which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Role perceptions 
C)  Learned ability 
D)  All of the answers are correct 
E)  Role perceptions and learned ability 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Role perceptions 
C)  Learned ability 
D)  All of the answers are correct 
E)  Role perceptions and learned ability

Question 7

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 8

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 9

According to McClelland,achievement,affiliation,and power needs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  instinctive. 
B)  genetic. 
C)  non-existent. 
D)  learned. 
E)  None of the answers apply. 
A)  instinctive. 
B)  genetic. 
C)  non-existent. 
D)  learned. 
E)  None of the answers apply.

Question 10

You want production employees at your company to be more motivated to complete their assignments more efficiently.They are confident that they can perform their jobs more efficiently and the rewards you give employees (pay cheques,paid time off,etc.)are valued by these people.Identify the one element of expectancy theory that requires improvement and identify three possible actions that would increase employee motivation through this element.

Accepted Answer

Students need to answer this question by

Question 11

In four-drive theory,the drive __________ is most closely associated with social identity theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  to bond 
B)  for fairness 
C)  to defend 
D)  to acquire 
E)  to achieve goals 
A)  to bond 
B)  for fairness 
C)  to defend 
D)  to acquire 
E)  to achieve goals

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why is it such a challenge for employers to maintain feelings of equity among employees?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining the perception of equity is

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of these statements about behaviour modification is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behaviour modification's behaviourist approach has lost favour among academics and practitioners. 
B)  Behaviour modification programs are sometimes viewed as a form of gambling. 
C)  Behaviour modification reinforcers tend to become too strong over time. 
D)  Behaviour modification focuses on behaviour rather than human thoughts. 
E)  Behaviour modification programs must run infrequently and only for short durations. 
A)  Behaviour modification's behaviourist approach has lost favour among academics and practitioners. 
B)  Behaviour modification programs are sometimes viewed as a form of gambling. 
C)  Behaviour modification reinforcers tend to become too strong over time. 
D)  Behaviour modification focuses on behaviour rather than human thoughts. 
E)  Behaviour modification programs must run infrequently and only for short durations.

Question 17

Promotions typically follow which of these schedules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable ratio 
B)  Fixed interval 
C)  Fixed ratio 
D)  Intermittent interval 
E)  None of the above is correct. 
A)  Variable ratio 
B)  Fixed interval 
C)  Fixed ratio 
D)  Intermittent interval 
E)  None of the above is correct.

Question 18

Compared to supervisor-only feedback,360-degree feedback tends to produce more ambiguous and conflicting feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about drives is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are also called primary needs. 
B)  They activate emotions, which put us in a state of readiness to act. 
C)  They include only basic physiological essentials, such as hunger and thirst. 
D)  Drives and emotions represent the primary sources of motivation. 
E)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  They are also called primary needs. 
B)  They activate emotions, which put us in a state of readiness to act. 
C)  They include only basic physiological essentials, such as hunger and thirst. 
D)  Drives and emotions represent the primary sources of motivation. 
E)  All of the above are correct.

Question 20

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

Which reinforcement schedule is best for helping employees to learn new behaviours?

Young employees aged 25 to 34 are more likely to feel disengaged at work.

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

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

People self regulate by engaging in self-reinforcement.

Feedback affects behaviour and job performance by improving which of the following?

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

According to McClelland,achievement,affiliation,and power needs are:

In four-drive theory,the drive __________ is most closely associated with social identity theory.

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

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

Why is it such a challenge for employers to maintain feelings of equity among employees?

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

Which of these statements about behaviour modification is FALSE?

Promotions typically follow which of these schedules?

Compared to supervisor-only feedback,360-degree feedback tends to produce more ambiguous and conflicting feedback.

Which of the following statements about drives is FALSE?

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

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 Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Understanding and Managing Workplace Conflict

Leadership in Organizational Settings

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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

Which reinforcement schedule is best for helping employees to learn new behaviours?

Young employees aged 25 to 34 are more likely to feel disengaged at work.

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

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

People self regulate by engaging in self-reinforcement.

Feedback affects behaviour and job performance by improving which of the following?

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

According to McClelland,achievement,affiliation,and power needs are:

In four-drive theory,the drive __________ is most closely associated with social identity theory.

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

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

Why is it such a challenge for employers to maintain feelings of equity among employees?

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

Which of these statements about behaviour modification is FALSE?

Promotions typically follow which of these schedules?

Compared to supervisor-only feedback,360-degree feedback tends to produce more ambiguous and conflicting feedback.

Which of the following statements about drives is FALSE?

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

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 Teams and Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Understanding and Managing Workplace Conflict

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change Additional Cases

Filters