MGMT Chapter 16 Practice Questions and Answers Graded A+
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MGMT Chapter 16 Practice Questions and Answers Graded A+
________ is the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the accomplishment of some goal.
A) Cognitive dissonance
B) Motivation
C) Socialization
D) Achievement
E) Emotion - Answers B) Motivation
________ i...
MGMT Chapter 16 Practice Questions and Answers Graded A+
________ is the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the
accomplishment of some goal.
A) Cognitive dissonance
B) Motivation
C) Socialization
D) Achievement
E) Emotion - Answers B) Motivation
________ is an explanation of motivation that emphasizes how individuals are motivated.
A) A content theory of motivation
B) Behavior modification theory
C) A process theory of motivation
D) ERG theory
E) Theory X - Answers C) A process theory of motivation
Content theories of motivation ________.
A) are explanations that emphasize peoples' internal characteristics
B) are explanations that emphasize how individuals are motivated
C) include the needs-goal theory and the Vroom expectancy theory of motivation
D) include Skinner's work on behavior modification
E) can collectively be used to identify all human needs - Answers A) are explanations that emphasize
peoples' internal characteristics
The most fundamental motivation theory that begins with an individual feeling a need is ________.
A) ERG theory
B) equity theory
C) Herzberg's two-factor theory
D) needs-goal theory
,E) Porter-Lawler theory - Answers D) needs-goal theory
The difference between needs-goal theory and Vroom's expectancy theory is that Vroom's theory
________.
A) addresses the issue of motivation strength
B) considers issues of equity
C) separates motivators into intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
D) establishes a hierarchy of needs
E) deals with how needs are "acquired" - Answers A) addresses the issue of motivation strength
Which of the following theories describes how motivation occurs?
A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs
B) Vroom expectancy theory
C) Alderfer's ERG theory
D) McClelland's acquired needs theory
E) Argyris's maturity-immaturity continuum - Answers B) Vroom expectancy theory
According to the Vroom expectancy theory, motivation strength ________.
A) depends on an individual's perceived fairness of an employment situation and finds that perceived
inequities can lead to changes in behavior
B) is decreased as the perceived value of the result of behavior is increased
C) causes people to quit jobs if they perceive unfair treatment
D) is determined by the perceived value of the result of performing a behavior and the perceived
probability the behavior will cause the result to materialize
E) only increases when people want to maximize their personal rewards over the short term - Answers
D) is determined by the perceived value of the result of performing a behavior and the perceived
probability the behavior will cause the result to materialize
The theory based on the concept that individuals compare their inputs and outcomes with their
coworkers to determine if they are being treated fairly is the ________.
A) expectancy theory
B) ERG theory
, C) equity theory of motivation
D) Porter-Lawler theory of motivation
E) acquired needs theory - Answers C) equity theory of motivation
Joe is disappointed when his teammate Tim gets promoted because he feels that he has worked harder
and is more deserving of the promotion. Which of the following will most likely help Joe to overcome
this sense of inequity?
A) He should encourage Tim to reduce his level of effort.
B) He should avoid distorting the status of his job.
C) He should reduce his level of effort.
D) He should avoid rationalizing the reason behind Tim's promotion.
E) He should increase his level of effort. - Answers C) He should reduce his level of effort.
Which of the following is a process theory of motivation?
A) Porter-Lawler theory
B) Alderfer's ERG theory
C) Maslow's hierarchy of needs
D) McClelland's acquired needs theory
E) Argyris's maturity-immaturity continuum - Answers A) Porter-Lawler theory
The theory which stresses on the fact that the perceived value of a reward is determined by both
intrinsic and extrinsic rewards is ________.
A) Porter-Lawler theory of motivation
B) equity theory
C) expectancy theory
D) acquired need theory
E) needs-goal theory - Answers A) Porter-Lawler theory of motivation
________ rewards are those that come directly from performing a task.
A) Equity
B) Piece-rate
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