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Study Guide Terms in this set (43)An individual's self-confidence and need for achievement are considered ______ forces in motivation. b) Internal Which theory of motivation proposes that work effort is directed toward positive experiences and away from negative ones? a) past accomplishments 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 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 d) self-efficacy People who believe that a successful performance will result in a certain outcome are experiencing a) valence. d) instrumentality. Reason it isn't Expectancy theory: 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 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. According to expectancy theory, an individual's effort level depends on three factors: expectancy, instrumentality, and a) self-efficacy. c) valence What is the term for groups of beliefs or results that people believe are physically and mentally important? a) demands b) needs An individual's perceived probability that his or
her effort will result in positive outcomes is known as expectancy. Finding self-satisfaction in doing a job well leads to ______ motivation. intrinsic People
with what type of belief think that they have the capabilities needed to carry out the behaviors needed for a task? self-efficacy Which theory of motivation argues that goals determine the work actions of people? 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!" instrumentality 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. valence
True or false: True True Select
all that apply 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. 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? 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? 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? equity theory Equity Theory The belief known as _______ relates to the question "Does the outcome have any value to me?" valence Select
all that apply experience 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? 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. 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? 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? underreward inequity Reason: 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. 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? intrinsic In terms of equity theory, which of the
following would be considered outcomes? pay 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? comparison others Finding self-satisfaction in doing a job well leads to ______ motivation. 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? underreward inequity What do people experience when they believe that their professional work contributes to some greater cause? 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. meaningfulness Select all that apply assignment of an ambiguous goal Select all that apply 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. 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 1) Self-efficacy 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? overreward inequity True or false: True 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? meaningfulness Select all that
apply 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? self-efficacy Profit sharing depends
on the performance of an entire company. What type of focus does this compensation plan have? organization Other sets by this creatorOSCM373 Inventory2 terms quizlette3563162 OSCM 373 Chapter 16 Scheduling58 terms quizlette3563162 MIS 304 Chapter 4 B2C E-Commerce6 terms quizlette3563162 OSCM 373 - CH 5 Capacity Planning51 terms quizlette3563162 Other Quizlet setsBiology 3.5 3.4 and 10.2134 terms noor_darwish MHS 2420 MICRO25 terms kimchu7614 Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)15 terms Hamcog 51-[Sémio]-Sémio de la maladie de Parkin…54 terms clacab910e 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.
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