Question 1

John wants to become a successful heart surgeon.This reflects John's:

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy. 
B)  perception. 
C)  goal. 
D)  personality. 
E)  instrumentality. 
A)  expectancy. 
B)  perception. 
C)  goal. 
D)  personality. 
E)  instrumentality.

Question 2

The instructor's deadline for turning in your term project would prompt you to complete it,as opposed to going out with friends,watching television,or studying for another course.This is due to which of the following motivational mechanisms of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goals direct attention 
B)  Goals regulate effort 
C)  Goals increase patience 
D)  Goals increase persistence 
E)  Goals foster the development and application of task strategies and action plans 
A)  Goals direct attention 
B)  Goals regulate effort 
C)  Goals increase patience 
D)  Goals increase persistence 
E)  Goals foster the development and application of task strategies and action plans

Question 3

Embedded in expectancy theory is the principle of ____,which states that people strive to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  hedonism 
B)  instrumentality 
C)  equity 
D)  benevolence 
E)  valence 
A)  hedonism 
B)  instrumentality 
C)  equity 
D)  benevolence 
E)  valence

Question 4

Personality plays a central role in expectancy theory because it emphasizes the cognitive ability to anticipate likely consequences of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____ is a model of motivation that explains how people strive for fairness and justice in social exchanges or give-and-take relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
B)  McClelland's need theory 
C)  Theory X 
D)  Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory 
E)  Equity theory 
A)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
B)  McClelland's need theory 
C)  Theory X 
D)  Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory 
E)  Equity theory

Question 6

A(n)_____ outlines the activities or tasks that need to be accomplished in order to obtain a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  vision 
B)  mission statement 
C)  action plan 
D)  valence 
E)  strategic window 
A)  vision 
B)  mission statement 
C)  action plan 
D)  valence 
E)  strategic window

Question 7

Edward's goal was to earn $10 million in three months.He did not have any action plan for it though and had no clue as to how he would go about it.All he knew was that he wanted to be rich in three months.In terms of a SMART goal,Edward's goal is:

Accepted Answer

A)  not measurable. 
B)  not attainable. 
C)  realistic. 
D)  not time bound. 
E)  specific. 
A)  not measurable. 
B)  not attainable. 
C)  realistic. 
D)  not time bound. 
E)  specific.

Question 8

Explain with an example how negative inequity can be reduced.

Accepted Answer

Equity ratios can be changed by attempti

Question 9

Edwin Locke defines a(n)_____ as "what an individual is trying to accomplish; it is the object or aim of an action."

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy 
B)  perception 
C)  goal 
D)  personality 
E)  instrumentality 
A)  expectancy 
B)  perception 
C)  goal 
D)  personality 
E)  instrumentality

Question 10

Empirical studies have demonstrated that goal-based bonus incentives produced higher commitment to difficult goals,and lower commitment to easy goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Entitleds 
B)  Strategists 
C)  Benevolents 
D)  Sensitives 
E)  Comparison others 
A)  Entitleds 
B)  Strategists 
C)  Benevolents 
D)  Sensitives 
E)  Comparison others

Question 12

At work,if Joey's outcome to input ratio is greater than that of Tony's (his relevant co-worker),Joey will experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  equity. 
B)  no satisfaction. 
C)  positive inequity. 
D)  high dissatisfaction. 
E)  negative inequity. 
A)  equity. 
B)  no satisfaction. 
C)  positive inequity. 
D)  high dissatisfaction. 
E)  negative inequity.

Question 13

According to Vroom's expectancy theory,what is meant by expectancy? State the factors that influence an employee's expectancy perceptions.

Accepted Answer

An expectancy,according to Vroom's termi

Question 14

What is equity sensitivity? Explain the different ways in which people respond differently to the same level of inequity.

Accepted Answer

Equity sensitivity reflects an individua

Question 15

Benevolents are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to research,employees' job satisfaction was significantly related to middle management's commitment to management by objectives (MBO)implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Employees of Carnation Motors have always felt that they are unfairly treated when procedures are implemented.Such employee perceptions reflect:

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive justice. 
B)  intrapersonal justice. 
C)  practical justice. 
D)  procedural justice. 
E)  interactional justice. 
A)  distributive justice. 
B)  intrapersonal justice. 
C)  practical justice. 
D)  procedural justice. 
E)  interactional justice.

Question 18

In Vroom's expectancy theory,_____ refer(s)to different consequences that are contingent on performance,such as pay,promotions,or recognition.

Accepted Answer

A)  outcomes 
B)  perception 
C)  values 
D)  attitude 
E)  performance 
A)  outcomes 
B)  perception 
C)  values 
D)  attitude 
E)  performance

Question 19

Valence mirrors our personal preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An instrumentality of zero indicates that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the attainment of a particular outcome is totally dependent on task performance. 
B)  performance is totally dependent on effort. 
C)  high performance reduces the chance of obtaining an outcome while low performance increases the chance. 
D)  there is no relationship between performance and receiving an outcome. 
E)  performance is less dependent on effort and more dependent on luck. 
A)  the attainment of a particular outcome is totally dependent on task performance. 
B)  performance is totally dependent on effort. 
C)  high performance reduces the chance of obtaining an outcome while low performance increases the chance. 
D)  there is no relationship between performance and receiving an outcome. 
E)  performance is less dependent on effort and more dependent on luck.

John wants to become a successful heart surgeon.This reflects John's:

The instructor's deadline for turning in your term project would prompt you to complete it,as opposed to going out with friends,watching television,or studying for another course.This is due to which of the following motivational mechanisms of goal setting?

Embedded in expectancy theory is the principle of ____,which states that people strive to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain.

Personality plays a central role in expectancy theory because it emphasizes the cognitive ability to anticipate likely consequences of behavior.

_____ is a model of motivation that explains how people strive for fairness and justice in social exchanges or give-and-take relationships.

A(n)_____ outlines the activities or tasks that need to be accomplished in order to obtain a goal.

Edward's goal was to earn $10 million in three months.He did not have any action plan for it though and had no clue as to how he would go about it.All he knew was that he wanted to be rich in three months.In terms of a SMART goal,Edward's goal is:

Explain with an example how negative inequity can be reduced.

Edwin Locke defines a(n)_____ as "what an individual is trying to accomplish; it is the object or aim of an action."

Empirical studies have demonstrated that goal-based bonus incentives produced higher commitment to difficult goals,and lower commitment to easy goals.

_____ are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

At work,if Joey's outcome to input ratio is greater than that of Tony's (his relevant co-worker),Joey will experience:

According to Vroom's expectancy theory,what is meant by expectancy? State the factors that influence an employee's expectancy perceptions.

What is equity sensitivity? Explain the different ways in which people respond differently to the same level of inequity.

Benevolents are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

According to research,employees' job satisfaction was significantly related to middle management's commitment to management by objectives (MBO)implementation.

Employees of Carnation Motors have always felt that they are unfairly treated when procedures are implemented.Such employee perceptions reflect:

In Vroom's expectancy theory,_____ refer(s)to different consequences that are contingent on performance,such as pay,promotions,or recognition.

Valence mirrors our personal preferences.

An instrumentality of zero indicates that:

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Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

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Exam 7: Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

John wants to become a successful heart surgeon.This reflects John's:

The instructor's deadline for turning in your term project would prompt you to complete it,as opposed to going out with friends,watching television,or studying for another course.This is due to which of the following motivational mechanisms of goal setting?

Embedded in expectancy theory is the principle of ____,which states that people strive to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain.

Personality plays a central role in expectancy theory because it emphasizes the cognitive ability to anticipate likely consequences of behavior.

_____ is a model of motivation that explains how people strive for fairness and justice in social exchanges or give-and-take relationships.

A(n)_____ outlines the activities or tasks that need to be accomplished in order to obtain a goal.

Edward's goal was to earn $10 million in three months.He did not have any action plan for it though and had no clue as to how he would go about it.All he knew was that he wanted to be rich in three months.In terms of a SMART goal,Edward's goal is:

Explain with an example how negative inequity can be reduced.

Edwin Locke defines a(n)_____ as "what an individual is trying to accomplish; it is the object or aim of an action."

Empirical studies have demonstrated that goal-based bonus incentives produced higher commitment to difficult goals,and lower commitment to easy goals.

_____ are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

At work,if Joey's outcome to input ratio is greater than that of Tony's (his relevant co-worker),Joey will experience:

According to Vroom's expectancy theory,what is meant by expectancy? State the factors that influence an employee's expectancy perceptions.

What is equity sensitivity? Explain the different ways in which people respond differently to the same level of inequity.

Benevolents are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

According to research,employees' job satisfaction was significantly related to middle management's commitment to management by objectives (MBO)implementation.

Employees of Carnation Motors have always felt that they are unfairly treated when procedures are implemented.Such employee perceptions reflect:

In Vroom's expectancy theory,_____ refer(s)to different consequences that are contingent on performance,such as pay,promotions,or recognition.

Valence mirrors our personal preferences.

An instrumentality of zero indicates that:

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

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