Question 1

The expectancy theory, which is Vroom's formula, states that Performance = Expectancy × Valence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an MBO program?

Accepted Answer

MBO, or Management by Objectives, is a m

Question 3

Which of the following theories attempts to understand how and why people are motivated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process motivation theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Content motivation theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory 
A)  Process motivation theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Content motivation theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory

Question 4

Which of the following theorists believed that needs are based on personality and are developed as people interact with the environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Maslow 
B)  Alderfer 
C)  Herzberg 
D)  McClelland 
A)  Maslow 
B)  Alderfer 
C)  Herzberg 
D)  McClelland

Question 5

What reinforcement type(s) and schedule(s) does/did your present/past supervisor use to motivate you? Explain each. How can you use reinforcement to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

My present supervisor primarily uses pos

Question 6

_____ motivation theories focus on identifying people's needs in order to understand what motivates them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Process 
C)  Content 
D)  Product 
A)  Reinforcement 
B)  Process 
C)  Content 
D)  Product

Question 7

Extinction is used to provide an undesirable consequence for undesirable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Give an example of how equity theory has affected your motivation. How can you use equity theory to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

An example of how equity theory has affe

Question 9

Which of the following objectives is set using the Douglas model?

Accepted Answer

A)  To learn how to swim at the club after work 
B)  To join yoga classes in the evenings 
C)  To conduct a meeting on interpersonal communication 
D)  To complete 100 pages of the novel by the 24th of this month 
A)  To learn how to swim at the club after work 
B)  To join yoga classes in the evenings 
C)  To conduct a meeting on interpersonal communication 
D)  To complete 100 pages of the novel by the 24th of this month

Question 10

Praise is a _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Praise is a _____....

Question 11

"If I had that machine, I could be just as fast as Chris is." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resources 
B)  Money 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Ability 
A)  Resources 
B)  Money 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Ability

Question 12

_____ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability (probability) to accomplish an objective.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Valence 
C)  Instrumentality 
D)  Nonchalance 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Valence 
C)  Instrumentality 
D)  Nonchalance

Question 13

The _____ state what is to be accomplished within a given period of time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ state what is to be...

Question 14

Motivation = Ability × Performance × Resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory is Herzberg's clas

Question 16

Give examples of how all five of your needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs have been or are being met.

Accepted Answer

Physiological needs: My physiological ne

Question 17

Management by objectives (MBO) is the process in which managers and their employees jointly set objectives for the employees, periodically evaluate the performance, and reward according to the results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the needs hierarchy theory.

Accepted Answer

The needs hierarchy is Maslow's theory o

Question 19

_____ is the perception of the relationship between performance and the outcome or reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Instrumentality 
C)  Valence 
D)  Nonchalance 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Instrumentality 
C)  Valence 
D)  Nonchalance

Question 20

The equity theory is primarily Adams's motivation theory, which is based on the comparison of perceived inputs and outputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The expectancy theory, which is Vroom's formula, states that Performance = Expectancy × Valence.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an MBO program?

Which of the following theories attempts to understand how and why people are motivated?

Which of the following theorists believed that needs are based on personality and are developed as people interact with the environment?

What reinforcement type(s) and schedule(s) does/did your present/past supervisor use to motivate you? Explain each. How can you use reinforcement to motivate employees?

_____ motivation theories focus on identifying people's needs in order to understand what motivates them.

Extinction is used to provide an undesirable consequence for undesirable behavior.

Give an example of how equity theory has affected your motivation. How can you use equity theory to motivate employees?

Which of the following objectives is set using the Douglas model?

Praise is a _____.

"If I had that machine, I could be just as fast as Chris is." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

_____ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability (probability) to accomplish an objective.

The _____ state what is to be accomplished within a given period of time.

Motivation = Ability × Performance × Resources.

Explain Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Give examples of how all five of your needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs have been or are being met.

Management by objectives (MBO) is the process in which managers and their employees jointly set objectives for the employees, periodically evaluate the performance, and reward according to the results.

Explain the needs hierarchy theory.

_____ is the perception of the relationship between performance and the outcome or reward.

The equity theory is primarily Adams's motivation theory, which is based on the comparison of perceived inputs and outputs.

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Exam 8: Motivating Performance

The expectancy theory, which is Vroom's formula, states that Performance = Expectancy × Valence.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of an MBO program?

Which of the following theories attempts to understand how and why people are motivated?

Which of the following theorists believed that needs are based on personality and are developed as people interact with the environment?

What reinforcement type(s) and schedule(s) does/did your present/past supervisor use to motivate you? Explain each. How can you use reinforcement to motivate employees?

_____ motivation theories focus on identifying people's needs in order to understand what motivates them.

Extinction is used to provide an undesirable consequence for undesirable behavior.

Give an example of how equity theory has affected your motivation. How can you use equity theory to motivate employees?

Which of the following objectives is set using the Douglas model?

Praise is a _____.

"If I had that machine, I could be just as fast as Chris is." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

_____ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability (probability) to accomplish an objective.

The _____ state what is to be accomplished within a given period of time.

Motivation = Ability × Performance × Resources.

Explain Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Give examples of how all five of your needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs have been or are being met.

Management by objectives (MBO) is the process in which managers and their employees jointly set objectives for the employees, periodically evaluate the performance, and reward according to the results.

Explain the needs hierarchy theory.

_____ is the perception of the relationship between performance and the outcome or reward.

The equity theory is primarily Adams's motivation theory, which is based on the comparison of perceived inputs and outputs.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Personality, Stress, Learning, and Perception

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Time and Career Management

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

Valuing Diversity Globally

Filters