Question 1

An instrumentality of -1.0 indicates attainment of a particular outcome is totally dependent on task performance.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ holds that people are motivated to behave in ways that produce desired combinations of expected outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity theory
B)  Expectancy theory
C)  Management by objective
D)  Goal setting theory
E)  Cognitive dissonance theoryF) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 3

Describe the need for achievement, need for affiliation, and need for power as discussed in McClelland's Need Theory. Discuss the managerial implications of McClelland's needs.

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The need for achievement represents the ...

Question 4

Define a goal. Explain the motivational mechanisms of goal-setting.

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Question 5

According to equity theory, _____ is an input in the employee-employer exchange.

Accepted Answer

A)  a challenging assignment
B)  skill
C)  pay
D)  job security
E)  a safe working environmentF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Ted was dissatisfied with his job. He said that the company policy, supervision, and working conditions were responsible for his dissatisfaction. According to Frederick Herzberg's theory, these extrinsic factors that create job dissatisfaction are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivators.
B)  hygiene factors.
C)  affiliation factors.
D)  wellness factors.
E)  achievement factors.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Explain the three concepts within Vroom's model.

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The three key concepts within Vroom's mo...

Question 8

Content theories of motivation focus on identifying internal factors influencing motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to equity theory, job security is an outcome in the individual-organization exchange relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Distributive justice reflects the perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ is defined as the perceived fairness of the process used to make decisions regarding the allocation of rewards and resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  Interactional justice
B)  Positive inequity
C)  Negative inequity
D)  Procedural justice
E)  Distributive justiceF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Ken recently completed his MBA degree. He has received two job offers. Which of the following theories is most useful in predicting the choice that Ken will make?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory
B)  Goal setting theory
C)  Behavior modification theory
D)  Equity theory
E)  Cognitive dissonance theoryF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

A characteristic of high achievers is that they:

Accepted Answer

A)  prefer working on tasks of extreme difficulty.
B)  prefer situations in which their performance is due to their own efforts.
C)  desire feedback on their failures but not their successes.
D)  desire feedback on their successes but not their failures.
E)  like to compete against people who are much more skilled than they are.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Needs are physiological or psychological deficiencies that arouse behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Achievement-motivated people prefer to work on highly difficult tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Vroom's expectancy theory, _____ represents an individual's belief that a particular outcome is contingent on accomplishing a specific level of performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal difficulty
B)  valence
C)  instrumentality
D)  self-esteem
E)  expectancyF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

People with a high need for affiliation prefer to spend more time maintaining social relationships, joining groups, and wanting to be loved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The _____ is defined as the desire to spend time in social relationships and activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  need for achievement
B)  safety need
C)  need for power
D)  need for affiliation
E)  self-actualization needF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

A person can alter his/her sense of equity either behaviorally or cognitively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Vroom's expectancy theory, _____ represents an individual's belief that a particular degree of effort will be followed by a particular level of performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  goal difficulty
B)  valence
C)  instrumentality
D)  self-esteem
E)  expectancyF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 8: Foundations of Motivation

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Ted was dissatisfied with his job. He said that the company policy, supervision, and working conditions were responsible for his dissatisfaction. According to Frederick Herzberg's theory, these extrinsic factors that create job dissatisfaction are called:

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Distributive justice reflects the perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed.

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Explain the three concepts within Vroom's model.

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_____ is defined as the perceived fairness of the process used to make decisions regarding the allocation of rewards and resources.

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_____ holds that people are motivated to behave in ways that produce desired combinations of expected outcomes.

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A characteristic of high achievers is that they:

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An instrumentality of -1.0 indicates attainment of a particular outcome is totally dependent on task performance.

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The _____ is defined as the desire to spend time in social relationships and activities.

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