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An individual's self-confidence and need for achievement are considered ______ forces in motivation.
a) peripheral
b) internal
c) extrinsic
d) external

b) Internal

Which theory of motivation proposes that work effort is directed toward positive experiences and away from negative ones?

a) past accomplishments theory
b) equity theory
c) expectancy theory
d) goal setting theory

c) expectancy theory

Owen believes that if he studies hard for the next organizational behavior test, he will perform well. This is an example of what kind of belief?

a) valence
b) expectancy
c) motivational force
d) empowerment

b) expectancy

Even though Linda hasn't planned an event quite as large as her company's Christmas party before, she is confident that she'll be able to manage it successfully. It appears that Linda has a high level of what type of belief?

a) instrumentality
b) adherence
c) valence
d) self-efficacy

d) self-efficacy

People who believe that a successful performance will result in a certain outcome are experiencing

a) valence.
b) competency.
c) expectancy.
d) instrumentality.
e) adherence.

d) instrumentality.

Reason it isn't Expectancy theory:
is based on the idea that a high level of effort will result in a successful outcome.

What is the term that refers to how hard people work towards something, where they apply their efforts, and how they continue to work towards their goals?

a) competence
b) extrinsic motivation
c) instrumentality
d) motivation

d) motivation

Which of the following best defines valence?

a) It is an individual's belief that he or she possesses the capabilities needed to execute behaviors needed for task success.
b) It is the believed worth of the results of one's efforts.
c) It is the belief that positive outcomes have little impact on an employee's performance.
d) It is the belief that successful performance will result in some outcome(s).

b) It is the believed worth of the results of one's efforts.

According to expectancy theory, an individual's effort level depends on three factors: expectancy, instrumentality, and

a) self-efficacy.
b) competence.
c) valence.
d) feedback.

c) valence

What is the term for groups of beliefs or results that people believe are physically and mentally important?

a) demands
b) needs
c) wants
d) desires

b) needs

An individual's perceived probability that his or her effort will result in positive outcomes is known as
Multiple choice question.
expectancy.
engagement.
competency.
past accomplishment.

expectancy.

Finding self-satisfaction in doing a job well leads to ______ motivation.
Multiple choice question.
innate
extrinsic
expectant
intrinsic

intrinsic

People with what type of belief think that they have the capabilities needed to carry out the behaviors needed for a task?
Multiple choice question.
adherence
self-determination
valence
self-efficacy

self-efficacy

Which theory of motivation argues that goals determine the work actions of people?
Multiple choice question.
goal setting theory
learned needs theory
expectancy theory
equity theory

goal setting theory

Krystal complained to her husband after her performance review. "I don't get it," she said. "I got the top rating in the department, but I got the same raise as everyone else, even the slackers. Obviously, our raises don't depend on how hard you work or how good a job you do!"
Krystal would be described as having low ______ according to expectancy theory.

instrumentality
self-efficacy
competency
effort
adherence

instrumentality

Jana's manager is retiring at the end of the month, but Jana has no desire to apply for the position because it would mean working longer hours and a lot more travel. Jana has a negative ______ with respect to the position.
Multiple choice question.
valence
complicity
instrumentality
performance

valence

True or false:
One of the problems with determining needs is that people's conceptions of needs vary between different cultures or even between individuals.

True
False

True
Reason:
Although scholars once suggested that certain needs are "universal" across people, it is likely that different people have different "need hierarchies" that they use to evaluate potential outcomes.

Select all that apply
Which of the following would likely be characterized as an extrinsic motivations?

a) Tony's new job has enabled him to fine-tune his technology skills.
b) Samantha's new boss frequently praises her for the quality of her work.
c) Bettina's new job has a lucrative bonus benefits package.
d) Ben finally feels like he's working to his full potential at his new position.

b) Samantha's new boss frequently praises her for the quality of her work.
c) Bettina's new job has a lucrative bonus benefits package.

Which of following is the aim of an action and serves as the primary driver of the intensity and persistence of effort for the action?
Multiple choice question.
valence
goal
value
need

goal

Kelli believes that if she does well on the next test, she will earn an A in the course. These thoughts demonstrate what type of belief?
Multiple choice question.
instrumentality
past accomplishments
complicity
adherence

instrumentality

Which of the following motivation theories considers the ratio between outcomes and inputs and recognizes that outcomes depend in part on what occurs in the lives of others?
Multiple choice question.
equity theory
two-drive theory
expectancy theory
goal setting theory

equity theory

Equity Theory
A theory that suggests that employees create a mental ledger of the outcomes they receive for their job inputs, relative to some comparison other.

The belief known as _______ relates to the question "Does the outcome have any value to me?"

valence

Select all that apply
In terms of equity theory, which of the following would be considered inputs?
Multiple select question.
recognition
experience
skills
compensation

experience
skills

Kendra has been working for Harmon Electronics as a quality-control inspector for three years. She learns that a coworker with less experience and less time with the company is earning more than she is. What is Kendra's coworker, according to the equity theory?
Multiple choice question.
contrast reference
comparison other
equity resolver
outcome

comparison other

Equity theory argues that you compare your ratio of outcomes and inputs to the radio of some comparison other - some person who seems to provide and intuitive frame of reference for judging equity.

When other people recognize the success of others and reward them for their success, it typically fosters ______ motivation.
Multiple choice question.
inherent
intrinsic
extrinsic
expectant

extrinsic

motivation that is controlled by some contingency that depends on task performance

Which theory of motivation argues that goals determine the work actions of people?
Multiple choice question.
expectancy theory
goal setting theory
learned needs theory
equity theory

goal setting theory

After comparing your situation with that of a comparison other, you realize that your ratio of outcomes and inputs is greater than the other person's. According to equity theory, this is what type of a situation?
Multiple choice question.
equity
remunerative inequity
underreward inequity
overreward inequity

underreward inequity

Reason:
Underreward equity occurs when the outcomes you receive in relation to your inputs are less than the other person's.

The theory of motivation that suggests that motivation depends on an individual's perception of his or her life and what occurs in lives of others is known as ______ theory.
Multiple choice question.
goal setting theory
learned needs theory
expectancy theory
equity theory

equity theory

When an individual experiences psychological empowerment, performing the work tasks serves as its own reward. This is a form of what kind of motivation?
Multiple choice question.
intrinsic
divergent
peripheral
extrinsic

intrinsic

In terms of equity theory, which of the following would be considered outcomes?
Multiple select question.
effort
pay
promotions
performance

pay
promotions

According to equity theory, when we examine our own efforts and results and compare them to the efforts and results of others, we use the other people as what?
Multiple choice question.
equity contrasts
outcome evaluators
comparison others
reference checkers

comparison others

Finding self-satisfaction in doing a job well leads to ______ motivation.
Multiple choice question.
intrinsic
expectant
innate
extrinsic

intrinsic

When you compare your situation with that of a comparison other, you suddenly realize that your ratio of outcomes to inputs is significantly less than the other person's. According to equity theory, you would now perceive yourself to be in which state?
Multiple choice question.
equity
underreward inequity
recompense equality
overreward inequity

underreward inequity

What do people experience when they believe that their professional work contributes to some greater cause?
Multiple choice question.
task complexity
engagement
self-determination
psychological empowerment

psychological empowerment

Applied to the work context, ______ results from the feeling that job tasks are valuable relative to an individual's own ideals and passions.
Multiple choice question.
self-determination
impact
competence
meaningfulness

meaningfulness

Select all that apply
Which of the following are reasons some employees may lack motivation?
Multiple select question.
assignment of an ambiguous goal
assignment of a specific goal
lack of confidence
feelings of psychological empowerment

assignment of an ambiguous goal
lack of confidence

Select all that apply
Which of the following would likely be characterized as intrinsic motivations?

a) Alonzo is putting in extra study time because he wants a good grade on the test.
b) Tiana is auditing a psychology course at the community college because she finds the subject fascinating.
c) Jennifer receives a bonus for winning the Employee of the Month Award.
d) Bob takes as many cooking classes as he can find because he loves to cook.

b) Tiana is auditing a psychology course at the community college because she finds the subject fascinating.

d) Bob takes as many cooking classes as he can find because he loves to cook.

Intrinsic motivation is the desire to put forth work effort due to the sense that task performance serves as its own reward.

Rank the following motivating forces in order of their strength on job performance, with the strongest job performance motivator listed at top and the lowest job performance motivator listed at bottom.

Self-efficacy
perceptions of equity
specific, difficult goals
increased valence, instrumentality, and expectancy

1) Self-efficacy
2) specific, difficult goals
3) increased valence, instrumentality, and expectancy
4) perceptions of equity

After comparing your situation with that of a comparison other, you realize that your ratio of outcomes and inputs is greater than the other person's. According to equity theory, this is what type of a situation?
Multiple choice question.
equity
remunerative inequity
underreward inequity
overreward inequity

overreward inequity

True or false:
Lump-sum bonuses have a high impact on motivation because the lump-sum bonuses link financial payments to the successful achievement of certain tasks.

True
False

True

Peggy is passionate about her job as an adoption counselor at the local humane shelter. She feels that her job helps her fulfill the value she places on saving the lives of homeless animals. This is an example of which element of psychological empowerment?
Multiple choice question.
competence
meaningfulness
empowerment
self-determination

meaningfulness

Select all that apply
Which three of the following are reasons an employee may be more motivated than his or her counterparts?
Multiple select question.
The employee has feelings of expectancy and instrumentality.
The employee has easy or abstract goals.
The employee experiences inequity.
The employee has specific, challenging, and achievable goals.
The employee has feelings of psychological empowerment.

The employee has feelings of expectancy and instrumentality.

The employee has specific, challenging, and achievable goals.

The employee has feelings of psychological empowerment.

Employees who experience what motivator tend to produce the best professional results?
Multiple choice question.
needs
simple tasks
perceptions of equity
self-efficacy

self-efficacy

Profit sharing depends on the performance of an entire company. What type of focus does this compensation plan have?
Multiple choice question.
educational
individual
government
organization

organization

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What level of motivation involves exercising for the enjoyment and satisfaction of the exercise itself?

Intrinsic motivation is evident when individuals engage in exercise purely for the pleasure and satisfaction of participation. An example of intrinsic motivation would be when an individual takes part in a spinning class because they enjoy it and find it satisfying when they complete the session.

What is motivation in organizational behavior?

Motivation can be described as the internal force that impacts the direction, intensity, and endurance of a person's voluntary choice of behavior. It consists of − Direction − focused by goals. Intensity − bulk of effort allocated. Persistence − amount of time taken for the effort to be exerted.

Which theory considers the issue of whether intrinsic and extrinsic motivators are independent?

Herzberg's dual-factor theory. b. McClelland's three needs theory.

Which of the following would be characterized as an extrinsic motivation?

In extrinsic motivation, rewards or other incentives — like praise, fame, or money — are used as motivation for specific activities. Unlike intrinsic motivation, external factors drive this form of motivation. Being paid to do a job is an example of extrinsic motivation.