Exam 9: Motivation

According to goal-setting theory, motivation is enhanced when employees accept and are committed to specific, difficult goals as well as when they:

Which statement about motivation is true?

What are the three main types of organizational justice? Provide a scenario for each type of justice that illustrates what a high level of justice might look like.

Monroe is a college professor who feels that she is well-regarded and respected by her students and her peers. According to Maslow, Monroe has reached the level of the needs hierarchy known as:

Identify and describe each of the three major categories of motivation theories. How do the categories differ from each other?

According to equity theory, which of the following is an input?

A topic that is included in organizational psychology is:

Adan has set a standard for himself to "be productive" at work. According to control theory, how will Adan gauge whether or not he has met this standard?

According to the two-factor theory, which of the following is an example of a hygienes factor?

Forces that organize perceptions, beliefs, cognitions, and actions, and then give rise to behaviors that reduce these forces and bring about a steady state, are known as:

_____ argues that motivation is determined by the combined effect of individual differences in personality and characteristics of a job.

Self-determination theory holds that in order to foster feelings of well-being and motivation, environments must meet three needs: competence, relatedness, and autonomy. Explain what each of these three needs is, and give an example for how a workplace might meet those needs.

A newspaper wants a saleswoman to increase her subscription sales. According to goal-setting theory, which of these goals will MOST likely to be effective in motivating this saleswoman?

According to self-determination theory, in order to be motivated, employees need to feel that they have personal control over their actions. This feeling is known as:

What is the order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, from bottom to top?

Use the example of a thermostat to illustrate how control theory works to motivate employees.

According to the two-factor theory, which of these is an example of a motivator?

Greta is not at all bothered when she has been underrewarded for her work. According to recent research on equity sensitivity, Greta is MOST likely a(n):

_____ refer to a new workplace approach in which employees can negotiate with their supervisors about their job conditions and arrangements.

Nathan, a college student, diligently attends every class and studies hard for every exam as he is motivated by the need to fulfill his potential. According to Maslow, Nathan has reached the level of the needs hierarchy known as: