Exam 7: Basic Motivation Concepts

Diane wants her students to actively participate more in class. She has decided to use reinforcement theory to get the results she wants. Which of the following methods is she most likely to use?

Research shows that in equity theory men prefer same-sex comparisons but women do not.

When individuals compare their outcomes and inputs against those of others, the framework is ________.

Stephani is leading a project in conjunction with a team from Finland. She has assigned each team member a different part of the assignment and is surprised that the motivation level in the teleconference seems very low. The Fins are most likely not motivated because ________.

Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs including the types of needs and how they become dominant.

The basic concepts underlying goal-setting theory and reinforcement theory are at odds.

Contemporary research on equity theory focuses on ________ justice.

Your church is made up of people who are very different in their lifestyles and their stages of life. Mary is a 23-year-old single parent who is working for minimum wage. Jonathan is 60 years old, extremely wealthy and works because he enjoys it. Jane earns a good living. She is single, 45 years old and has few interests outside of the office. You have decided to attempt to apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to determine what motivates each of these individuals. -Which of the following do you think would motivate Jonathan the most?

According to Herzberg, the opposite of "satisfaction" is "dissatisfaction."

Phil loves sales. He has been a stellar sales person since he was 12. Recently he was awarded a full paid trip for two to Puerto Rico for breaking a company sales record. Phil is so motivated to work, he has set a new goal to break his old record in the coming year. Taking into account self-determination theory, why did the company recognition and award, an extrinsic reward, motivate Phil?

Which of the following is not an important issue relating to goal-setting theory?

Self-determination theory proposes that not only do people seek autonomy, but also ________.

What are the three relationships in Vroom's expectancy theory?

You graduated from college two years ago and began working at Hampstead Electronics. You have received good performance evaluations and a raise. You just found out that a recent college graduate with no experience has been hired at a higher salary than you are now making. -How can your behavior at work be predicted to change?

Most current motivation theories have a strong emphasis on individualism and quality of life. Why is this?

Which of the following best defines self-determination theory?

What is the major problem with Maslow's hierarchy of needs in organizational behavior?

Which of the following is not a true statement about motivation theories.

What predictions can be made based on the relationship between the achievement need and job performance?

You graduated from college two years ago and began working at Hampstead Electronics. You have received good performance evaluations and a raise. You just found out that a recent college graduate with no experience has been hired at a higher salary than you are now making. -Your referent comparison for equity theory is termed ________.