Question 1

If the average worker can produce 25 ornaments an hour, which goal is likely to lead to the best performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  23 
B)  25 
C)  Do your best 
D)  28 
E)  40 
A)  23 
B)  25 
C)  Do your best 
D)  28 
E)  40

Question 2

Which of the following needs are addressed in Alderfer's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectations, relationships, and goals 
B)  Equity, reinforcers, and goals 
C)  Existence, relatedness, and growth 
D)  Existence, relatedness, and goals 
E)  Esteem, relationships, and growth 
A)  Expectations, relationships, and goals 
B)  Equity, reinforcers, and goals 
C)  Existence, relatedness, and growth 
D)  Existence, relatedness, and goals 
E)  Esteem, relationships, and growth

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  opportunity for advancement. 
B)  sense of achievement. 
C)  sense of responsibility. 
D)  working conditions. 
E)  feeling of personal growth. 
A)  opportunity for advancement. 
B)  sense of achievement. 
C)  sense of responsibility. 
D)  working conditions. 
E)  feeling of personal growth.

Question 4

Herzberg's two-factor theory identifies job context as the source of job dissatisfaction and job content as the source of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory holds that a need at one level does not become activated until the next higher-level need is fully satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe motivator factors in the two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivator factors are related to job content. 
B)  Motivator factors include a sense of achievement, recognition, and responsibility. 
C)  Motivator factors involve what people actually do in their jobs. 
D)  The presence of motivator factors in a job contributes to a person's job performance. 
E)  The absence of motivator factors causes job dissatisfaction. 
A)  Motivator factors are related to job content. 
B)  Motivator factors include a sense of achievement, recognition, and responsibility. 
C)  Motivator factors involve what people actually do in their jobs. 
D)  The presence of motivator factors in a job contributes to a person's job performance. 
E)  The absence of motivator factors causes job dissatisfaction.

Question 7

Valence refers to the individual forces that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's efforts expended at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Forces within an individual that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's effort expended at work is called _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Forces within an individual that account for...

Question 9

McClelland's acquired needs theory is also referred to as motivator-hygiene theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to expectancy theory, expectancy is the probability that work effort will be followed by a given level of performance accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Participation in goal-setting helps create goal acceptance and commitment by employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, the self-actualization need refers to the need to fulfill oneself as well as to grow and use abilities to the fullest and most creative extent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Task feedback, or knowledge of results, overwhelms employees with information and reduces employee motivation toward higher performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Maslow, lower-order needs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  social, esteem, and self-actualization. 
B)  esteem, social, and safety. 
C)  physiological, safety, and social. 
D)  esteem and physiological. 
E)  safety and self-actualization. 
A)  social, esteem, and self-actualization. 
B)  esteem, social, and safety. 
C)  physiological, safety, and social. 
D)  esteem and physiological. 
E)  safety and self-actualization.

Question 15

In the two-factor theory of motivation, job content, such as a sense of achievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement, or personal growth are examples of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the two-factor theory of motivation, job...

Question 16

Acquired needs theory suggests that people with a high need for power are drawn to interpersonal relationships and opportunities for communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An example of procedural justice occurs when a sexual harassment complaint filed against a man by a woman receives the same consideration as one filed against a woman by a man.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

McClelland's research suggested that a moderate to high need for power that is stronger than a need for affiliation is linked with success as a senior executive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Joanna likes attention and is driven by seeking influence over others. According to McClelland, Joanna has a high need for _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement 
B)  self esteem 
C)  affiliation 
D)  power 
E)  relatedness 
A)  achievement 
B)  self esteem 
C)  affiliation 
D)  power 
E)  relatedness

Question 20

In McClelland's motivation theory, the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power are developed over time, as a result of life experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If the average worker can produce 25 ornaments an hour, which goal is likely to lead to the best performance?

Which of the following needs are addressed in Alderfer's theory?

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

Herzberg's two-factor theory identifies job context as the source of job dissatisfaction and job content as the source of job satisfaction.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory holds that a need at one level does not become activated until the next higher-level need is fully satisfied.

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe motivator factors in the two-factor theory?

Valence refers to the individual forces that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's efforts expended at work.

Forces within an individual that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's effort expended at work is called _________.

McClelland's acquired needs theory is also referred to as motivator-hygiene theory.

According to expectancy theory, expectancy is the probability that work effort will be followed by a given level of performance accomplishment.

Participation in goal-setting helps create goal acceptance and commitment by employees.

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, the self-actualization need refers to the need to fulfill oneself as well as to grow and use abilities to the fullest and most creative extent.

Task feedback, or knowledge of results, overwhelms employees with information and reduces employee motivation toward higher performance.

According to Maslow, lower-order needs are:

In the two-factor theory of motivation, job content, such as a sense of achievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement, or personal growth are examples of __________.

Acquired needs theory suggests that people with a high need for power are drawn to interpersonal relationships and opportunities for communication.

An example of procedural justice occurs when a sexual harassment complaint filed against a man by a woman receives the same consideration as one filed against a woman by a man.

McClelland's research suggested that a moderate to high need for power that is stronger than a need for affiliation is linked with success as a senior executive.

Joanna likes attention and is driven by seeking influence over others. According to McClelland, Joanna has a high need for _____________.

In McClelland's motivation theory, the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power are developed over time, as a result of life experiences.

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

If the average worker can produce 25 ornaments an hour, which goal is likely to lead to the best performance?

Which of the following needs are addressed in Alderfer's theory?

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

Herzberg's two-factor theory identifies job context as the source of job dissatisfaction and job content as the source of job satisfaction.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory holds that a need at one level does not become activated until the next higher-level need is fully satisfied.

Which of the following statements does NOT accurately describe motivator factors in the two-factor theory?

Valence refers to the individual forces that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's efforts expended at work.

Forces within an individual that account for the direction, level, and persistence of a person's effort expended at work is called _________.

McClelland's acquired needs theory is also referred to as motivator-hygiene theory.

According to expectancy theory, expectancy is the probability that work effort will be followed by a given level of performance accomplishment.

Participation in goal-setting helps create goal acceptance and commitment by employees.

In Maslow's needs hierarchy, the self-actualization need refers to the need to fulfill oneself as well as to grow and use abilities to the fullest and most creative extent.

Task feedback, or knowledge of results, overwhelms employees with information and reduces employee motivation toward higher performance.

According to Maslow, lower-order needs are:

In the two-factor theory of motivation, job content, such as a sense of achievement, recognition, responsibility, advancement, or personal growth are examples of __________.

Acquired needs theory suggests that people with a high need for power are drawn to interpersonal relationships and opportunities for communication.

An example of procedural justice occurs when a sexual harassment complaint filed against a man by a woman receives the same consideration as one filed against a woman by a man.

McClelland's research suggested that a moderate to high need for power that is stronger than a need for affiliation is linked with success as a senior executive.

Joanna likes attention and is driven by seeking influence over others. According to McClelland, Joanna has a high need for _____________.

In McClelland's motivation theory, the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power are developed over time, as a result of life experiences.

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