Question 1

The dimensions of psychological empowerment include all of the following,except?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

From the expectancy theory viewpoint,Tom's feeling of being under-rewarded most closely describes which of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Valence
B)  Empowerment
C)  Expectancy
D)  Instrumentality
E)  EfficiencyF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

In equity theory,rethinking your inputs to restore mental balance without altering your behaviour in any way is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  equity distress
B)  instrumentality
C)  cognitive distortion
D)  internal comparisons
E)  external comparisonsF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

According to research,_______ equity is the most powerful driver of citizenship behaviours.

Accepted Answer

A)  company
B)  job
C)  occupational
D)  age
E)  educationalF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Valences can be positive,negative,or zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sharon is considering her efficacy level for making Thanksgiving dinner for 12 people.Sharon watched her mother successfully make Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people for the last 10 years.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  past accomplishments
B)  vicarious experiences
C)  verbal persuasion
D)  emotional cues
E)  instrumentalityF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following comparison types is described as comparing yourself to others in the same company but in different jobs,with similar levels of responsibility and working conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job equity
B)  Company equity
C)  Occupational equity
D)  Educational equity
E)  Age equityF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Identify and explain some factors that alter the effects of goal setting on task performance.

Accepted Answer

- updates on employee progress toward go...

Question 9

Tom could take which of the following actions to reduce his sense of inequity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shrink inputs by lowering intensity of effort
B)  Change his comparison other
C)  Shrink inputs by lowering persistence of effort
D)  Grow outcomes by stealing from company
E)  All of the choices are potential actions which Tom may use to reduce his sense of inequity.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 10

According to a recent survey,approximately what percent of employees are considered to be engaged-a percentage that has held fairly steady for a decade?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  15
C)  30
D)  45
E)  60F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Employees consider _____ by taking into account their observations and discussions with others who have performed such tasks.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional cues
B)  instrumentality
C)  past accomplishments
D)  verbal persuasion
E)  vicarious experiencesF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The set of energetic forces which originate from within an employee and from the external environment is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational commitment
B)  job satisfaction
C)  job performance
D)  motivation
E)  leadershipF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Instrumentality is represented by which of the following linkages?

Accepted Answer

A)  P  →\rightarrow→  E
B)  E  →\rightarrow→  P
C)  P  →\rightarrow→  V
D)  V  →\rightarrow→  P
E)  P  →\rightarrow→  O F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Motivation that is controlled by some contingency that depends on task performance is known as _______ motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  self
B)  extrinsic
C)  intrinsic
D)  expectant
E)  efficaciousF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

April delegates work tasks to her employees rather than micromanaging them and she trusts her employees to come up with their own approach to certain tasks.April is attempting to instill a sense of _______ in her employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  meaningfulness
B)  self-determination
C)  competence
D)  expectancy
E)  instrumentalityF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  relatedness need.
B)  autonomy need.
C)  esteem need.
D)  self-actualization need.
E)  self-regard need.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Cognitive distortion allows you to restore balance mentally by altering your behaviour in certain ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

M in the S.M.A.R.T.goals acronym stands for

Accepted Answer

A)  measurable
B)  monetary
C)  methodical
D)  model
E)  majorF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

Motivation determines which of the following about effort?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perception
B)  Feedback
C)  Persistence
D)  Pushback
E)  EffectivenessF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

Motivation has a _______ effect on job performance.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 7: Motivation

In equity theory,rethinking your inputs to restore mental balance without altering your behaviour in any way is known as:

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Motivation determines which of the following about effort?

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Valences can be positive,negative,or zero.

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From the expectancy theory viewpoint,Tom's feeling of being under-rewarded most closely describes which of these?

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Identify and explain some factors that alter the effects of goal setting on task performance.

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M in the S.M.A.R.T.goals acronym stands for

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

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Tom could take which of the following actions to reduce his sense of inequity?

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Employees consider _____ by taking into account their observations and discussions with others who have performed such tasks.

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Motivation has a _______ effect on job performance.

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Instrumentality is represented by which of the following linkages?

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According to a recent survey,approximately what percent of employees are considered to be engaged-a percentage that has held fairly steady for a decade?

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Which of the following comparison types is described as comparing yourself to others in the same company but in different jobs,with similar levels of responsibility and working conditions?

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The set of energetic forces which originate from within an employee and from the external environment is called:

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Motivation that is controlled by some contingency that depends on task performance is known as _______ motivation.

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Cognitive distortion allows you to restore balance mentally by altering your behaviour in certain ways.

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According to research,_______ equity is the most powerful driver of citizenship behaviours.

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The dimensions of psychological empowerment include all of the following,except?

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Sharon is considering her efficacy level for making Thanksgiving dinner for 12 people.Sharon watched her mother successfully make Thanksgiving dinner for 20 people for the last 10 years.This is known as:

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April delegates work tasks to her employees rather than micromanaging them and she trusts her employees to come up with their own approach to certain tasks.April is attempting to instill a sense of _______ in her employees.

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