Question 1

Drew knew if he didn't follow the company dress code he would be punished,so he reluctantly wore his tie every day.Drew's motivation is intrinsic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Julia perceives that she is working harder and being paid less than a number of her coworkers.Julia is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A) Raise their perceptions of their own inputs 
B) Increase her working hours 
C) Be absent more 
D) Ask for more work 
A) Raise their perceptions of their own inputs 
B) Increase her working hours 
C) Be absent more 
D) Ask for more work

Question 3

Providing employees with highly valent outcomes has the potential to reduce turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,all of the following are examples of motivator needs EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Interesting work 
B) Responsibility 
C) Pay 
D) A sense of accomplishment 
E) Autonomy 
A) Interesting work 
B) Responsibility 
C) Pay 
D) A sense of accomplishment 
E) Autonomy

Question 5

In extrinsically motivated behavior,the source of motivation is in the consequences of the behavior,and not in the behavior itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are likely examples of intrinsic motivators EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Interesting work 
B) A feeling of accomplishment 
C) Praise 
D) Autonomy 
E) Responsibility 
A) Interesting work 
B) A feeling of accomplishment 
C) Praise 
D) Autonomy 
E) Responsibility

Question 7

According to the ERG theory,as lower-level needs become satisfied,a person seeks to satisfy higher-level needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following theories describes how employees learn to perform behaviors that lead to desired consequences,and to avoid behaviors that lead to undesired consequences?

Accepted Answer

A) Needs hierarchy theory 
B) ERG theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Operant conditioning theory 
E) Motivator-hygiene theory 
A) Needs hierarchy theory 
B) ERG theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Operant conditioning theory 
E) Motivator-hygiene theory

Question 9

Specific,difficult goals can detract from performance when:

Accepted Answer

A) The employee is learning simple,easy tasks 
B) The employee is learning complex,difficult tasks 
C) The employee is performing routine tasks 
D) The employee has been on the job a significant amount of time 
E) The employee provides his own feedback 
A) The employee is learning simple,easy tasks 
B) The employee is learning complex,difficult tasks 
C) The employee is performing routine tasks 
D) The employee has been on the job a significant amount of time 
E) The employee provides his own feedback

Question 10

Effort refers to how hard people work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory.Differentiate between motivator needs and hygiene needs.

Accepted Answer

Frederick Herzberg focused on two factor

Question 12

All of the following are likely examples of extrinsic motivators EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Praise 
B) Job security 
C) Benefits 
D) Vacation time 
E) Autonomy 
A) Praise 
B) Job security 
C) Benefits 
D) Vacation time 
E) Autonomy

Question 13

Tom,a top manager at ExpressFed,derives a sense of accomplishment and achievement from managing a large corporation and strives to reach year-end targets to obtain his customary bonus.Tom is:

Accepted Answer

A) Extrinsically motivated only 
B) Intrinsically motivated only 
C) Prosocially motivated only 
D) Negatively reinforced 
E) Extrinsically and intrinsically motivated 
A) Extrinsically motivated only 
B) Intrinsically motivated only 
C) Prosocially motivated only 
D) Negatively reinforced 
E) Extrinsically and intrinsically motivated

Question 14

For most people,pay is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) A negative reinforcer 
B) A positive reinforcer 
C) A negative valence 
D) Vicarious learning 
E) Self-efficacy 
A) A negative reinforcer 
B) A positive reinforcer 
C) A negative valence 
D) Vicarious learning 
E) Self-efficacy

Question 15

An employee's perception about the extent to which her effort will result in a given level of her performance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Valence 
B) Expectancy 
C) Instrumentality 
D) Equity 
E) Inequity 
A) Valence 
B) Expectancy 
C) Instrumentality 
D) Equity 
E) Inequity

Question 16

A person's belief about his or her ability to perform a behavior successfully is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Self-reinforcement 
B) Vicarious learning 
C) Observational learning 
D) Self-efficacy 
E) Equity theory 
A) Self-reinforcement 
B) Vicarious learning 
C) Observational learning 
D) Self-efficacy 
E) Equity theory

Question 17

Explain equity theory and discuss the various types of inequity.

Accepted Answer

Equity theory is a theory of motivation

Question 18

Goal-setting theory suggests that to stimulate high motivation and performance,
goals must be specific but not difficult.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Persistence refers to how hard an employee works within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Behavior that is performed by an employee to acquire a material reward,to acquire a social reward,or to avoid punishment is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Extrinsically motivated 
B) Negatively reinforced 
C) Positively reinforced 
D) Intrinsically motivated 
E) Prosocially motivated 
A) Extrinsically motivated 
B) Negatively reinforced 
C) Positively reinforced 
D) Intrinsically motivated 
E) Prosocially motivated

Drew knew if he didn't follow the company dress code he would be punished,so he reluctantly wore his tie every day.Drew's motivation is intrinsic.

Julia perceives that she is working harder and being paid less than a number of her coworkers.Julia is likely to:

Providing employees with highly valent outcomes has the potential to reduce turnover.

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,all of the following are examples of motivator needs EXCEPT:

In extrinsically motivated behavior,the source of motivation is in the consequences of the behavior,and not in the behavior itself.

All of the following are likely examples of intrinsic motivators EXCEPT:

According to the ERG theory,as lower-level needs become satisfied,a person seeks to satisfy higher-level needs.

Which of the following theories describes how employees learn to perform behaviors that lead to desired consequences,and to avoid behaviors that lead to undesired consequences?

Specific,difficult goals can detract from performance when:

Effort refers to how hard people work.

Discuss Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory.Differentiate between motivator needs and hygiene needs.

All of the following are likely examples of extrinsic motivators EXCEPT:

Tom,a top manager at ExpressFed,derives a sense of accomplishment and achievement from managing a large corporation and strives to reach year-end targets to obtain his customary bonus.Tom is:

For most people,pay is considered to be:

An employee's perception about the extent to which her effort will result in a given level of her performance is known as:

A person's belief about his or her ability to perform a behavior successfully is referred to as:

Explain equity theory and discuss the various types of inequity.

Goal-setting theory suggests that to stimulate high motivation and performance, goals must be specific but not difficult.

Persistence refers to how hard an employee works within the organization.

Behavior that is performed by an employee to acquire a material reward,to acquire a social reward,or to avoid punishment is referred to as:

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Exam 13: Motivation and Performance

Drew knew if he didn't follow the company dress code he would be punished,so he reluctantly wore his tie every day.Drew's motivation is intrinsic.

Julia perceives that she is working harder and being paid less than a number of her coworkers.Julia is likely to:

Providing employees with highly valent outcomes has the potential to reduce turnover.

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,all of the following are examples of motivator needs EXCEPT:

In extrinsically motivated behavior,the source of motivation is in the consequences of the behavior,and not in the behavior itself.

All of the following are likely examples of intrinsic motivators EXCEPT:

According to the ERG theory,as lower-level needs become satisfied,a person seeks to satisfy higher-level needs.

Which of the following theories describes how employees learn to perform behaviors that lead to desired consequences,and to avoid behaviors that lead to undesired consequences?

Specific,difficult goals can detract from performance when:

Effort refers to how hard people work.

Discuss Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory.Differentiate between motivator needs and hygiene needs.

All of the following are likely examples of extrinsic motivators EXCEPT:

Tom,a top manager at ExpressFed,derives a sense of accomplishment and achievement from managing a large corporation and strives to reach year-end targets to obtain his customary bonus.Tom is:

For most people,pay is considered to be:

An employee's perception about the extent to which her effort will result in a given level of her performance is known as:

A person's belief about his or her ability to perform a behavior successfully is referred to as:

Explain equity theory and discuss the various types of inequity.

Goal-setting theory suggests that to stimulate high motivation and performance, goals must be specific but not difficult.

Persistence refers to how hard an employee works within the organization.

Behavior that is performed by an employee to acquire a material reward,to acquire a social reward,or to avoid punishment is referred to as:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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