Question 1

What relationship exists between management by objectives (MBO) and goal setting theory?

Accepted Answer

Goal-setting theory addresses the issue ...

Question 2

Historically, equity theory focused on ________ justice.

Accepted Answer

A)   procedural
B)   distributive
C)   interpersonal
D)   organizational
E)   interactionalF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

The ________ theory is also known as the social cognitive theory or the social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

A)   two factor
B)   self-determination
C)   goal-setting
D)   self-efficacy
E)   hierarchy of needsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is not an ingredient common to all MBO programs?

Accepted Answer

A)   an explicit time period
B)   participative decision making
C)   interdependence of tasks
D)   performance feedback
E)   specification of the goalF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

What would be the predicted result of overpaying a piece-rate worker, according to the equity theory?

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A)   quality will improve
B)   quantity will increase
C)   quality will degrade
D)   quantity will decrease
E)   the employee will leave the jobF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

According to Two-Factor Theory, how might a manager motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

According to Herzberg, the factors leadi...

Question 7

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A)   self actualization
B)   security
C)   social
D)   esteem
E)   growthF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

What are the three relationships in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory argues that the streng...

Question 9

In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cost-benefit ratio
B)   efficiency-effectiveness trade-off
C)   quantity-quality trade-off
D)   outcome-input ratio
E)   quality of outcomeF) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

________ refers to an individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.

Accepted Answer

A)   Emotional contagion
B)   Affect intensity
C)   Self-efficacy
D)   Cognitive dissonance
E)   Self-righteousF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs including the types of needs and how they become dominant.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs hypothesized...

Question 12

If a manager incorrectly assumes that all employees want the same thing then according to the expectancy theory, it is most likely to result in a weak ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)   performance-achievement
B)   effort-performance
C)   performance-reward
D)   rewards-personal goals
E)   effort-satisfactionF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

________ involves translating the organization's overall objectives into specific objectives for each succeeding level in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   Strategic planning
B)   Management by objectives
C)   Representative participation
D)   Management buy out
E)   Management by exceptionF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding a management by objective (MBO)  program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Many elements in MBO programs match propositions of cognitive evaluation theory.
B)   MBO strongly advocates that the goals should be assigned by the managers without the employees participating in the goal setting process.
C)   MBO programs set generalized rather than specific goals.
D)   MBO programs involve explicit time periods.
E)   MBO programs strongly discourage providing performance feedback because it can have negative effects on employee motivation.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Evidence suggests that goals seem to have a more substantial effect on performance when tasks are novel rather than well learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Self-inside is one of the four referent comparisons mentioned in the equity theory and it refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   an employee's experiences in a different position inside the employee's current organization
B)   an employee's experiences in a different position outside the employee's current organization
C)   another individual or group of individuals inside the employee's organization
D)   another individual or group of individuals outside the employee's organization
E)   an employee's experiences in a similar position outside the employee's current organizationF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

According to equity theory, the referent comparison used by you in this example is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-inside
B)   self-outside
C)   other-inside
D)   other-outside
E)   inside-outsideF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

According to McClelland's theory of needs, when jobs have a high degree of personal responsibility and feedback and an intermediate degree of risk, high achievers are strongly motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Specific goals produce a higher level of output than does the generalized goal of "do your best."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the two-factor theory proposed by Herzberg, which of the following factors is considered a hygiene factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   promotional opportunity
B)   quality of supervision
C)   achievement
D)   recognition
E)   responsibilityF) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Exam 6: Motivation Concepts

According to equity theory, the referent comparison used by you in this example is ________.

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What relationship exists between management by objectives (MBO) and goal setting theory?

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________ involves translating the organization's overall objectives into specific objectives for each succeeding level in the organization.

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The ________ theory is also known as the social cognitive theory or the social learning theory.

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If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

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If a manager incorrectly assumes that all employees want the same thing then according to the expectancy theory, it is most likely to result in a weak ________ relationship.

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What are the three relationships in Vroom's expectancy theory?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding a management by objective (MBO) program?

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Evidence suggests that goals seem to have a more substantial effect on performance when tasks are novel rather than well learned.

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According to Two-Factor Theory, how might a manager motivate employees?

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In equity theory, individuals assess the ________.

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According to the two-factor theory proposed by Herzberg, which of the following factors is considered a hygiene factor?

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Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs including the types of needs and how they become dominant.

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According to McClelland's theory of needs, when jobs have a high degree of personal responsibility and feedback and an intermediate degree of risk, high achievers are strongly motivated.

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Specific goals produce a higher level of output than does the generalized goal of "do your best."

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Historically, equity theory focused on ________ justice.

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Which of the following is not an ingredient common to all MBO programs?

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________ refers to an individual's belief that he or she is capable of performing a task.

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What would be the predicted result of overpaying a piece-rate worker, according to the equity theory?

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Self-inside is one of the four referent comparisons mentioned in the equity theory and it refers to ________.

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