Question 1

Research by __________ on goal setting linked goals to performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research by __________ on goal setting linked...

Question 2

Content theories of motivation focus on the thought or cognitive processes within people's minds that influence their behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Maslow's model is easy to understand, quite popular, and the best research evidence supports the existence of a precise five-step hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Motivation refers to the value attached by the individual to various work outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, __________ needs must be satisfied before __________ needs are activated, and __________ needs must be satisfied before __________ needs are activated, and so on.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological; esteem; social; safety 
B)  Physiological; social; esteem; safety 
C)  Physiological; safety; social, esteem 
D)  Esteem; safety; esteem; social 
E)  Self-actualization; esteem; safety; social 
A)  Physiological; esteem; social; safety 
B)  Physiological; social; esteem; safety 
C)  Physiological; safety; social, esteem 
D)  Esteem; safety; esteem; social 
E)  Self-actualization; esteem; safety; social

Question 6

According to expectancy theory, managers can influence workers' __________ by selecting people with proper abilities, training them well, providing them the needed resources, and identifying clear performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancies 
B)  instrumentalities 
C)  reinforcers 
D)  valences 
E)  inducements 
A)  expectancies 
B)  instrumentalities 
C)  reinforcers 
D)  valences 
E)  inducements

Question 7

Herzberg recommends using _________ to build motivators into job content.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay 
B)  improved working conditions 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  hygiene factors 
E)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
A)  pay 
B)  improved working conditions 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  hygiene factors 
E)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Question 8

__________ is a structured process that involves managers working with their subordinates to establish performance goals and plans that are consistent with higher-level work unit and organizational objectives.

Accepted Answer

Management

Question 9

__________ is the process of developing, negotiating, and formalizing the targets or objectives that a person is responsible for accomplishing.

Accepted Answer

A)  MBO 
B)  Equity 
C)  Expectancy 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  Motivation 
A)  MBO 
B)  Equity 
C)  Expectancy 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  Motivation

Question 10

Which equation correctly reflects Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation = expectancy X instrumentality X valence 
B)  Motivation = expectancy X equity X rewards 
C)  Motivation = expectancy + equity + rewards 
D)  Motivation = expectancy X rewards X valence 
E)  Motivation = expectancy + rewards + valence 
A)  Motivation = expectancy X instrumentality X valence 
B)  Motivation = expectancy X equity X rewards 
C)  Motivation = expectancy + equity + rewards 
D)  Motivation = expectancy X rewards X valence 
E)  Motivation = expectancy + rewards + valence

Question 11

When discussing motivation, direction refers to an individual's choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Maslow's __________ theory identifies five levels of individual needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maslow's __________ theory identifies five levels of...

Question 13

Content theories of motivation mainly focus on the physiological and psychological deficiencies that people feel a compulsion to reduce or eliminate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Herzberg suggests that job enrichment is a way of building more motivator factors into job content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a limitation of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The theory may be method bound. 
B)  The theory has been scientifically verified with methods other than the original. 
C)  The theory does not account for regression. 
D)  The theory links motivation and needs to both satisfaction and performance. 
E)  The theory fails and does not clearly categorize salary. 
A)  The theory may be method bound. 
B)  The theory has been scientifically verified with methods other than the original. 
C)  The theory does not account for regression. 
D)  The theory links motivation and needs to both satisfaction and performance. 
E)  The theory fails and does not clearly categorize salary.

Question 16

In the context of Alderfer's ERG theory, existence needs are __________.

Accepted Answer

desires fo

Question 17

Which of the following reflects concerns with expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The multiplier effect is still in question. 
B)  It fails to help explain any cross-cultural management situations. 
C)  Little research has been conducted. 
D)  The research can only be replicated with the original method. 
E)  It is too culture bound. 
A)  The multiplier effect is still in question. 
B)  It fails to help explain any cross-cultural management situations. 
C)  Little research has been conducted. 
D)  The research can only be replicated with the original method. 
E)  It is too culture bound.

Question 18

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following factors are the sources of job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Subsistence 
B)  Hygiene 
C)  Teachable 
D)  Motivator 
E)  Inducement 
A)  Subsistence 
B)  Hygiene 
C)  Teachable 
D)  Motivator 
E)  Inducement

Question 19

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, __________ needs refer to the needs for respect, prestige, recognition, mastery, and a personal sense of competence.

Accepted Answer

esteem
Lev

Question 20

According to the two-factor theory of motivation, all of the following are sources of job dissatisfaction EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  work itself. 
B)  organizational policies and administration. 
C)  supervision. 
D)  working conditions. 
E)  base wage or salary. 
A)  work itself. 
B)  organizational policies and administration. 
C)  supervision. 
D)  working conditions. 
E)  base wage or salary.

Research by __________ on goal setting linked goals to performance.

Content theories of motivation focus on the thought or cognitive processes within people's minds that influence their behavior.

Maslow's model is easy to understand, quite popular, and the best research evidence supports the existence of a precise five-step hierarchy of needs.

Motivation refers to the value attached by the individual to various work outcomes.

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, needs must be satisfied before needs are activated, and needs must be satisfied before needs are activated, and so on.

According to expectancy theory, managers can influence workers' __________ by selecting people with proper abilities, training them well, providing them the needed resources, and identifying clear performance goals.

Herzberg recommends using _________ to build motivators into job content.

__________ is a structured process that involves managers working with their subordinates to establish performance goals and plans that are consistent with higher-level work unit and organizational objectives.

__________ is the process of developing, negotiating, and formalizing the targets or objectives that a person is responsible for accomplishing.

Which equation correctly reflects Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation?

When discussing motivation, direction refers to an individual's choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives.

Maslow's __________ theory identifies five levels of individual needs.

Content theories of motivation mainly focus on the physiological and psychological deficiencies that people feel a compulsion to reduce or eliminate.

Herzberg suggests that job enrichment is a way of building more motivator factors into job content.

Which of the following is a limitation of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

In the context of Alderfer's ERG theory, existence needs are __________.

Which of the following reflects concerns with expectancy theory?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following factors are the sources of job satisfaction?

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, __________ needs refer to the needs for respect, prestige, recognition, mastery, and a personal sense of competence.

According to the two-factor theory of motivation, all of the following are sources of job dissatisfaction EXCEPT:

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

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Exam 5: Motivation

Research by __________ on goal setting linked goals to performance.

Content theories of motivation focus on the thought or cognitive processes within people's minds that influence their behavior.

Maslow's model is easy to understand, quite popular, and the best research evidence supports the existence of a precise five-step hierarchy of needs.

Motivation refers to the value attached by the individual to various work outcomes.

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, __________ needs must be satisfied before __________ needs are activated, and __________ needs must be satisfied before __________ needs are activated, and so on.

According to expectancy theory, managers can influence workers' __________ by selecting people with proper abilities, training them well, providing them the needed resources, and identifying clear performance goals.

Herzberg recommends using _________ to build motivators into job content.

__________ is a structured process that involves managers working with their subordinates to establish performance goals and plans that are consistent with higher-level work unit and organizational objectives.

__________ is the process of developing, negotiating, and formalizing the targets or objectives that a person is responsible for accomplishing.

Which equation correctly reflects Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation?

When discussing motivation, direction refers to an individual's choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives.

Maslow's __________ theory identifies five levels of individual needs.

Content theories of motivation mainly focus on the physiological and psychological deficiencies that people feel a compulsion to reduce or eliminate.

Herzberg suggests that job enrichment is a way of building more motivator factors into job content.

Which of the following is a limitation of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

In the context of Alderfer's ERG theory, existence needs are __________.

Which of the following reflects concerns with expectancy theory?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following factors are the sources of job satisfaction?

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, __________ needs refer to the needs for respect, prestige, recognition, mastery, and a personal sense of competence.

According to the two-factor theory of motivation, all of the following are sources of job dissatisfaction EXCEPT:

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, needs must be satisfied before needs are activated, and needs must be satisfied before needs are activated, and so on.