Question 1

Describe equity theory.What are the three general possibilities that can result from the comparison of the ratio of outcomes and inputs to the ratio of some comparison other? Describe a situation and your response to it when you experienced a sense of inequity.

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Equity theory acknowledges that motivati...

Question 2

Task strategy reflects how complicated the information and actions involved in a task are, as well as how much the task changes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

"S" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

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A)  systematic.
B)  specific.
C)  self-set.
D)  scientific.
E)  serious.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Competence brings with it a sense of pride and mastery that is itself intrinsically motivating.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Nathan is defending his first place at the annual debate competition.Just minutes before his turn, Nathan gets cold feet and cannot remember his arguments.His teacher speaks to him which helps reinforce the lost confidence.Nathan delivered his best and defended his title.Which of the following considerations dictated Nathan's self-efficacy?

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A)  Past accomplishments
B)  Vicarious experiences
C)  Verbal persuasion
D)  Equity distress
E)  InstrumentalityF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Motivation has a _____ effect on job performance.

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A)  strong positive
B)  moderate positive
C)  weak positive
D)  moderate negative
E)  strong negativeF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Profit sharing tends to have a stronger motivational effect on employee effort than individual incentives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation? Give some examples of outcomes associated with each of these.Are you more motivated by extrinsic or intrinsic outcomes?

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Extrinsic motivation is motivation that ...

Question 9

Managers in global organizations recognize that some motivators are universal; that is, they work no matter what the culture.Other motivators differ by culture.Which of the following is not a universal motivator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Participation
B)  Interesting work
C)  Pay
D)  Achievement
E)  GrowthF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

The belief that exerting a high level of effort will result in the successful performance of some task is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentality.
B)  valence.
C)  equity.
D)  expectancy.
E)  psychological empowerment.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Motivation is not one thing but rather a set of distinct forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When your ratio of outcomes to inputs is greater than your comparison other's ratio, equity distress is experienced, and the tension likely creates negative emotions such as anger or envy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Instrumentality represents the belief that stressful performance will result in positive outcome(s).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The belief that a person has the capabilities needed to execute the behaviors required for task success is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentality.
B)  valence.
C)  equity.
D)  complexity.
E)  self-efficacy.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The need to be able to predict and control one's future is a(n)  _____ need.

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A)  relatedness
B)  autonomy
C)  esteem
D)  self-actualization
E)  self-regardF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 16

Which theory focuses most specifically on describing the cognitive process that employees go through to make choices among different voluntary responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity theory
B)  Extrinsic theory
C)  Expectancy theory
D)  Goal-setting theory
E)  Psychological empowerment theoryF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

"R" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  robust.
B)  resolved.
C)  requirements.
D)  results-based.
E)  realist.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

_____ theory acknowledges that motivation doesn't just depend on your own beliefs and circumstances but also what happens to other people.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity
B)  Extrinsic
C)  Expectancy
D)  Goal setting
E)  Psychological empowermentF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Which of the following reflects the sense that a person's actions "make a difference," indicating that progress is being made toward fulfilling some important purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  Impact
B)  Meaningfulness
C)  Self-determination
D)  Competence
E)  IntegrityF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

To hold a high evaluation of oneself and to feel effective and respected by others are _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  control
B)  self-actualization
C)  esteem
D)  autonomy
E)  relatednessF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

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Task strategy reflects how complicated the information and actions involved in a task are, as well as how much the task changes.

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Instrumentality represents the belief that stressful performance will result in positive outcome(s).

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Competence brings with it a sense of pride and mastery that is itself intrinsically motivating.

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Managers in global organizations recognize that some motivators are universal; that is, they work no matter what the culture.Other motivators differ by culture.Which of the following is not a universal motivator?

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Profit sharing tends to have a stronger motivational effect on employee effort than individual incentives.

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_____ theory acknowledges that motivation doesn't just depend on your own beliefs and circumstances but also what happens to other people.

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When your ratio of outcomes to inputs is greater than your comparison other's ratio, equity distress is experienced, and the tension likely creates negative emotions such as anger or envy.

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"R" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

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The belief that a person has the capabilities needed to execute the behaviors required for task success is known as:

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Motivation is not one thing but rather a set of distinct forces.

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"S" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

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Which of the following reflects the sense that a person's actions "make a difference," indicating that progress is being made toward fulfilling some important purpose?

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Which theory focuses most specifically on describing the cognitive process that employees go through to make choices among different voluntary responses?

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What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation? Give some examples of outcomes associated with each of these.Are you more motivated by extrinsic or intrinsic outcomes?

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Task strategy reflects how complicated the information and actions involved in a task are, as well as how much the task changes.

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Profit sharing tends to have a stronger motivational effect on employee effort than individual incentives.

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_____ theory acknowledges that motivation doesn't just depend on your own beliefs and circumstances but also what happens to other people.

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When your ratio of outcomes to inputs is greater than your comparison other's ratio, equity distress is experienced, and the tension likely creates negative emotions such as anger or envy.

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"R" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

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"S" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

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