Question 1

One practical application of McClelland's theory would be to

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A)  match workers' motivational profiles to the requirements of particular jobs. 
B)  make certain that lower-level needs of workers are satisfied. 
C)  determine the necessary monetary rewards for different workers. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  match workers' motivational profiles to the requirements of particular jobs. 
B)  make certain that lower-level needs of workers are satisfied. 
C)  determine the necessary monetary rewards for different workers. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

Variable ratio schedules usually lead to very high levels of motivation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A salesperson who receives sales commissions every month is 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

According to the job characteristics model, the five core job characteristics are

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A)  skill variety, task identity, task significance, power, and feedback. 
B)  skill variety, task variety, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. 
C)  skill identity, task variety, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. 
D)  skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. 
A)  skill variety, task identity, task significance, power, and feedback. 
B)  skill variety, task variety, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. 
C)  skill identity, task variety, task significance, autonomy, and feedback. 
D)  skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and feedback.

Question 5

According to the job characteristics model, autonomy and feedback are necessary but not
sufficient conditions for motivating potential in a job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to McClelland, people who like to direct and control the activities of others usually have a high need for

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A)  prestige. 
B)  power. 
C)  status. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  prestige. 
B)  power. 
C)  status. 
D)  All of the above

Question 7

People who are distressed when they perceive they are underpaid and who feel guilty when overpaid are called

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A)  benevolents. 
B)  entitleds. 
C)  equity sensitives. 
D)  growth need motivated. 
A)  benevolents. 
B)  entitleds. 
C)  equity sensitives. 
D)  growth need motivated.

Question 8

A student who decides not to study for a test because getting a good grade is not important is making the decision based on

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A)  valence. 
B)  instrumentality. 
C)  expectancy. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  valence. 
B)  instrumentality. 
C)  expectancy. 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

According to Herzberg, motivators are related to __________, while hygienes are related to __________.

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A)  job context.....job content 
B)  job content.....job context 
C)  job dissatisfaction.....job satisfaction 
D)  intrinsic reinforcement.....extrinsic reinforcement 
A)  job context.....job content 
B)  job content.....job context 
C)  job dissatisfaction.....job satisfaction 
D)  intrinsic reinforcement.....extrinsic reinforcement

Question 10

Maslow's need hierarchy

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A)  serves as a good predictive model of worker motivation. 
B)  has led to useful applications for increasing work motivation. 
C)  has not led to useful applications for increasing worker motivation.. 
D)  involves ten levels. 
A)  serves as a good predictive model of worker motivation. 
B)  has led to useful applications for increasing work motivation. 
C)  has not led to useful applications for increasing worker motivation.. 
D)  involves ten levels.

Question 11

Explain Herzberg's two-factor theory and how organizations might use it to increase the
motivation of their employees.

Accepted Answer

Herzberg's two-factor theory, also known

Question 12

Describe the job characteristics model.

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The job characteristics model is a frame

Question 13

One limitation to reinforcement theory is that

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A)  it emphasizes extrinsic rewards to the exclusion of intrinsic motivation. 
B)  it emphasizes intrinsic rewards to the exclusion of extrinsic rewards. 
C)  it has no application in the work place. 
D)  it is simply a theoretical approach with no basis in research. 
A)  it emphasizes extrinsic rewards to the exclusion of intrinsic motivation. 
B)  it emphasizes intrinsic rewards to the exclusion of extrinsic rewards. 
C)  it has no application in the work place. 
D)  it is simply a theoretical approach with no basis in research.

Question 14

In the expectancy theory of motivation, valence refers to

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A)  the desirability of a particular outcome to the individual. 
B)  the perceived relationship between effort and performance. 
C)  the relationship between performance and the likely consequence of performance. 
D)  the likelihood of individual success. 
A)  the desirability of a particular outcome to the individual. 
B)  the perceived relationship between effort and performance. 
C)  the relationship between performance and the likely consequence of performance. 
D)  the likelihood of individual success.

Question 15

Benefits, type of supervision, and base salary are all examples of

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A)  hygienes. 
B)  motivators. 
C)  intrinsic reinforcement. 
D)  task significance. 
A)  hygienes. 
B)  motivators. 
C)  intrinsic reinforcement. 
D)  task significance.

Question 16

Research has shown that increased worker motivation can be accomplished by

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A)  having supervisors set progressively high goals for workers with each performance appraisal. 
B)  having workers participate in goal setting. 
C)  lowering the pressure put on workers to perform. 
D)  punishing workers who perform poorly. 
A)  having supervisors set progressively high goals for workers with each performance appraisal. 
B)  having workers participate in goal setting. 
C)  lowering the pressure put on workers to perform. 
D)  punishing workers who perform poorly.

Question 17

In comparison to other models of motivation, expectancy theory

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A)  is very limited and narrow. 
B)  is very complicated and thorough. 
C)  is too simplistic. 
D)  has led to many established and standardized application programs. 
A)  is very limited and narrow. 
B)  is very complicated and thorough. 
C)  is too simplistic. 
D)  has led to many established and standardized application programs.

Question 18

In Maslow's theory, it is possible that a self-actualizing person may not have met his/her
esteem needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Paying a worker every time they finish a project is an example of a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Interval schedules of reinforcement are based on

Accepted Answer

A)  the passage of time. 
B)  the performance of a certain number of desired behaviors. 
C)  the accomplishment of work group goals. 
D)  classical conditioning. 
A)  the passage of time. 
B)  the performance of a certain number of desired behaviors. 
C)  the accomplishment of work group goals. 
D)  classical conditioning.

One practical application of McClelland's theory would be to

Variable ratio schedules usually lead to very high levels of motivation.

A salesperson who receives sales commissions every month is being reinforced using a

According to the job characteristics model, the five core job characteristics are

According to the job characteristics model, autonomy and feedback are necessary but not sufficient conditions for motivating potential in a job.

According to McClelland, people who like to direct and control the activities of others usually have a high need for

People who are distressed when they perceive they are underpaid and who feel guilty when overpaid are called

A student who decides not to study for a test because getting a good grade is not important is making the decision based on

According to Herzberg, motivators are related to , while hygienes are related to .

Maslow's need hierarchy

Explain Herzberg's two-factor theory and how organizations might use it to increase the motivation of their employees.

Describe the job characteristics model.

One limitation to reinforcement theory is that

In the expectancy theory of motivation, valence refers to

Benefits, type of supervision, and base salary are all examples of

Research has shown that increased worker motivation can be accomplished by

In comparison to other models of motivation, expectancy theory

In Maslow's theory, it is possible that a self-actualizing person may not have met his/her esteem needs.

Paying a worker every time they finish a project is an example of a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Interval schedules of reinforcement are based on

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

One practical application of McClelland's theory would be to

Variable ratio schedules usually lead to very high levels of motivation.

A salesperson who receives sales commissions every month is being reinforced using a

According to the job characteristics model, the five core job characteristics are

According to the job characteristics model, autonomy and feedback are necessary but not sufficient conditions for motivating potential in a job.

According to McClelland, people who like to direct and control the activities of others usually have a high need for

People who are distressed when they perceive they are underpaid and who feel guilty when overpaid are called

A student who decides not to study for a test because getting a good grade is not important is making the decision based on

According to Herzberg, motivators are related to __________, while hygienes are related to __________.

Maslow's need hierarchy

Explain Herzberg's two-factor theory and how organizations might use it to increase the motivation of their employees.

Describe the job characteristics model.

One limitation to reinforcement theory is that

In the expectancy theory of motivation, valence refers to

Benefits, type of supervision, and base salary are all examples of

Research has shown that increased worker motivation can be accomplished by

In comparison to other models of motivation, expectancy theory

In Maslow's theory, it is possible that a self-actualizing person may not have met his/her esteem needs.

Paying a worker every time they finish a project is an example of a fixed ratio schedule of reinforcement.

Interval schedules of reinforcement are based on

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

According to Herzberg, motivators are related to , while hygienes are related to .