Question 1

The use of punishment in the work place

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A)  can decrease the occurrence of unwanted behaviors. 
B)  may create feelings of hostility in workers. 
C)  may lead to inefficient supervisors. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  can decrease the occurrence of unwanted behaviors. 
B)  may create feelings of hostility in workers. 
C)  may lead to inefficient supervisors. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

According to equity theory, a comparison other can be

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A)  a coworker. 
B)  the worker's own experience. 
C)  someone with a similar job. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  a coworker. 
B)  the worker's own experience. 
C)  someone with a similar job. 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Employees who are paid on an hourly basis are being reinforced using a

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A)  fixed ratio schedule. 
B)  variable ratio schedule. 
C)  fixed interval schedule. 
D)  variable interval schedule. 
A)  fixed ratio schedule. 
B)  variable ratio schedule. 
C)  fixed interval schedule. 
D)  variable interval schedule.

Question 4

A salesperson who is paid through bonuses given when the boss can afford them is being reinforced using a

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed ratio schedule. 
B)  variable ratio schedule. 
C)  fixed interval schedule. 
D)  variable interval schedule. 
A)  fixed ratio schedule. 
B)  variable ratio schedule. 
C)  fixed interval schedule. 
D)  variable interval schedule.

Question 5

According to McClelland, people who love the challenge of work have a high need for

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A)  achievement. 
B)  power. 
C)  status. 
D)  activity. 
A)  achievement. 
B)  power. 
C)  status. 
D)  activity.

Question 6

Growth need strength is defined as the need and desire for personal growth on the job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to McClelland, there are two sides to the need for power, including personal
power and institutional power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Need theories of motivation neither describe nor predict motivation in any adequate way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The vast majority of U.S. workers are paid on which of the following reinforcement schedules?

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed ratio schedule 
B)  variable ratio schedule 
C)  fixed interval schedule 
D)  variable interval schedule 
A)  fixed ratio schedule 
B)  variable ratio schedule 
C)  fixed interval schedule 
D)  variable interval schedule

Question 10

It is difficult to scientifically investigate Herzberg's two-factor theory because

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A)  motivation is difficult to define. 
B)  monetary incentives are not amenable to manipulation. 
C)  it is difficult to clearly distinguish hygienes and motivators. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  motivation is difficult to define. 
B)  monetary incentives are not amenable to manipulation. 
C)  it is difficult to clearly distinguish hygienes and motivators. 
D)  All of the above

Question 11

According to Hackman and Oldham, skill variety, task identity, and task significance all affect workers' perceptions of

Accepted Answer

A)  their autonomy in their work. 
B)  the meaningfulness of their work. 
C)  the amount of feedback they should receive. 
D)  their degree of organizational commitment. 
A)  their autonomy in their work. 
B)  the meaningfulness of their work. 
C)  the amount of feedback they should receive. 
D)  their degree of organizational commitment.

Question 12

Alderfer's existence needs are similar to Maslow's

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A)  physiological needs. 
B)  psychological needs. 
C)  esteem needs. 
D)  social needs. 
A)  physiological needs. 
B)  psychological needs. 
C)  esteem needs. 
D)  social needs.

Question 13

List and describe factors other than motivation that affect worker performance.
CHAPTER 9 : Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

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There are several factors other than mot

Question 14

A key element of equity theory is the worker's perception of

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A)  being liked by coworkers. 
B)  fair treatment. 
C)  autonomy and feedback. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  being liked by coworkers. 
B)  fair treatment. 
C)  autonomy and feedback. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Compare and contrast fixed and variable interval and ratio schedules of reinforcement, providing examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Fixed and variable interval and ratio sc

Question 16

Describe goal-setting theory, and how it may be applied in an organization.

Accepted Answer

Goal-setting theory is a motivational th

Question 17

Describe the possible behaviors of workers experiencing underpayment and overpayment inequity.

Accepted Answer

Workers experiencing underpayment inequi

Question 18

Instrumentality is defined as the perceived relationship between individual effort and the
performance of a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Maslow's need-hierarchy theory, a level of needs which has been substantially satisfied

Accepted Answer

A)  will serve as a secondary motivator. 
B)  may actually increase in intensity. 
C)  will become unimportant to the individual. 
D)  is no longer a motivator. 
A)  will serve as a secondary motivator. 
B)  may actually increase in intensity. 
C)  will become unimportant to the individual. 
D)  is no longer a motivator.

Question 20

According to Mayo, workers are highly motivated by

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal needs. 
B)  task difficulty. 
C)  opportunities for career advancement. 
D)  achievement needs. 
A)  interpersonal needs. 
B)  task difficulty. 
C)  opportunities for career advancement. 
D)  achievement needs.

The use of punishment in the work place

According to equity theory, a comparison other can be

Employees who are paid on an hourly basis are being reinforced using a

A salesperson who is paid through bonuses given when the boss can afford them is being reinforced using a

According to McClelland, people who love the challenge of work have a high need for

Growth need strength is defined as the need and desire for personal growth on the job.

According to McClelland, there are two sides to the need for power, including personal power and institutional power.

Need theories of motivation neither describe nor predict motivation in any adequate way.

The vast majority of U.S. workers are paid on which of the following reinforcement schedules?

It is difficult to scientifically investigate Herzberg's two-factor theory because

According to Hackman and Oldham, skill variety, task identity, and task significance all affect workers' perceptions of

Alderfer's existence needs are similar to Maslow's

List and describe factors other than motivation that affect worker performance. CHAPTER 9 : Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

A key element of equity theory is the worker's perception of

Compare and contrast fixed and variable interval and ratio schedules of reinforcement, providing examples of each.

Describe goal-setting theory, and how it may be applied in an organization.

Describe the possible behaviors of workers experiencing underpayment and overpayment inequity.

Instrumentality is defined as the perceived relationship between individual effort and the performance of a behavior.

According to Maslow's need-hierarchy theory, a level of needs which has been substantially satisfied

According to Mayo, workers are highly motivated by

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

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Exam 8: Motivation

The use of punishment in the work place

According to equity theory, a comparison other can be

Employees who are paid on an hourly basis are being reinforced using a

A salesperson who is paid through bonuses given when the boss can afford them is being reinforced using a

According to McClelland, people who love the challenge of work have a high need for

Growth need strength is defined as the need and desire for personal growth on the job.

According to McClelland, there are two sides to the need for power, including personal power and institutional power.

Need theories of motivation neither describe nor predict motivation in any adequate way.

The vast majority of U.S. workers are paid on which of the following reinforcement schedules?

It is difficult to scientifically investigate Herzberg's two-factor theory because

According to Hackman and Oldham, skill variety, task identity, and task significance all affect workers' perceptions of

Alderfer's existence needs are similar to Maslow's

List and describe factors other than motivation that affect worker performance. CHAPTER 9 : Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

A key element of equity theory is the worker's perception of

Compare and contrast fixed and variable interval and ratio schedules of reinforcement, providing examples of each.

Describe goal-setting theory, and how it may be applied in an organization.

Describe the possible behaviors of workers experiencing underpayment and overpayment inequity.

Instrumentality is defined as the perceived relationship between individual effort and the performance of a behavior.

According to Maslow's need-hierarchy theory, a level of needs which has been substantially satisfied

According to Mayo, workers are highly motivated by

Introduction: Definitions and History

Research Methods in Industrialorganizational Psychology

Job Analysis

Employee Recruitment, Selection, and Placement

Methods for Assessing and Selecting Employees

Evaluating Employee Performance

Employee Training and Development

Positive Employee Attitudes and Behaviors

Worker Stress and Negative Employee Attitudes Behaviors

Communication in the Work Place

Group Processes in Work Organizations

Leadership

Influence, Power, and Politics

Organizational Structure, Culture, and Development

Filters