Question 1

In the context of equity theory, pay, fringe benefits, status symbols, and job titles and assignments are examples of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   outcomes
B)   referents
C)   inputs
D)   valencesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

At Cuppamher, a paper carton manufacturing company, only the factory workers who meet their daily targets are eligible for the monthly bonuses that are disbursed along with their salaries. In the context of reinforcement theory of motivation, which of the following intermittent reinforcement schedules does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   A fixed interval reinforcement schedule
B)   A fixed ratio reinforcement schedule
C)   A variable interval reinforcement schedule
D)   A variable ratio reinforcement scheduleE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is a basic component of equity theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Valences
B)   Referents
C)   Situational constraints
D)   Goal specificityE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following steps can managers take to use equity theory to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   Keeping inputs and outcomes constant
B)   Reducing outcomes
C)   Reducing inputs
D)   Fixing a referent as constantE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Employees who perceive layoff procedures to be fair tend to continue to support and trust their employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Although Chad, an accountant at a supply chain management company, worked overtime this week, he readily agreed to his supervisor's request to work for five more hours during the weekend. This is because Chad likes to cooperate with his superiors. In the context of McClelland's Learned Needs Theory, Chad is most likely motivated by the need for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   achievement
B)   affiliation
C)   power
D)   relatednessE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

With fixed interval reinforcement schedules, consequences follow a behavior only after a fixed time has elapsed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Edwin has been working as a commissioning editor in a publishing firm for the past two years. To reward him for his excellent performance, the company promotes him to the position of head editor. This scenario best illustrates a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   monetary reward
B)   extrinsic reward
C)   natural reward
D)   actualization rewardE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

In industrial psychology, which of the following equations best represents job performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job Performance = Instrumentality/(Expectancy × Valence) 
B)   Job Performance = Motivation/(Ability × Effort) 
C)   Job Performance = Instrumentality × Expectancy × Valence
D)   Job Performance = Motivation × Ability × Situational ConstraintsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Jude, a salesman, received a bonus of $1,000 from his employer for meeting his quarterly sales target. This scenario best illustrates a(n)  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   extrinsic reward
B)   esteem reward
C)   natural reward
D)   actualization rewardE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The engineers at Westbloc Inc. who failed to complete their tasks on time were asked to work on weekends without additional pay. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reinforcement theory
B)   Equity theory
C)   Alderfer's ERG Theory
D)   McClelland's Learned Needs TheoryE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Miguel is a fashion designer at an apparel company. Despite his seniority in the company, his salary is lower than that of the entry-level fashion designers in the company. Because of this, he is looking for another job. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expectancy theory
B)   Alderfer's ERG Theory
C)   Equity theory
D)   McClelland's Learned Needs TheoryE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following defines motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the abundance or shortage of critical organizational resources in an organization's external environment.
B)   It is the attractiveness or desirability of a reward or outcome.
C)   It is the set of forces that initiates, directs, and makes people persist in their efforts to accomplish a goal.
D)   It is the examination of one's own conscious thoughts and feelings.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

When people perceive that they have been underrewarded, they tend to

Accepted Answer

A)   experience anger or frustration.
B)   experience guilt.
C)   focus on integrating deep-level diversity differences.
D)   exhibit high tolerance.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In the context of expectancy theory,__________is the perceived relationship between performance and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A)   valence
B)   instrumentality
C)   reinforcement
D)   efficacyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

As part of his job, Keith was asked to relocate to a country far away from his home country. He has been feeling lonely ever since. As he is unable to adjust with the local language, people, and food, he requests his supervisor to transfer him back to his home country. In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this scenario best illustrates Keith's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   belongingness needs
B)   physiological needs
C)   esteem needs
D)   safety needsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

In the context of motivation, _____ is concerned with the choices that people make about how long they will put forth effort in their jobs before reducing or eliminating those efforts.

Accepted Answer

A)   initiation of effort
B)   persistence of effort
C)   direction of effort
D)   termination of effortE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Melissa, a lawyer by profession, was considered one of the best singers in her previous company. After she switched jobs, she registered for all music-related activities in her new company so that her talent could be recognized in the new company as well. In the context of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this scenario best illustrates Melissa's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   belongingness needs
B)   physiological needs
C)   esteem needs
D)   safety needsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

When the employees of a company feel that rewards are fairly allocated, it illustrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   distributive justice
B)   procedural justice
C)   restorative justice
D)   retributive justiceE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Gordon, a bookings coordinator at a leading television channel, has been effectively supporting the work of the post-production personnel in the company. He believes that his efforts would make him eligible for promotion next year. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   McClelland's Learned Needs Theory
B)   Equity theory
C)   Alderfer's ERG Theory
D)   Expectancy theoryE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 13: Motivation

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Edwin has been working as a commissioning editor in a publishing firm for the past two years. To reward him for his excellent performance, the company promotes him to the position of head editor. This scenario best illustrates a(n) _____.

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In the context of motivation, _____ is concerned with the choices that people make about how long they will put forth effort in their jobs before reducing or eliminating those efforts.

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In the context of expectancy theory,__________is the perceived relationship between performance and rewards.

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In the context of equity theory, pay, fringe benefits, status symbols, and job titles and assignments are examples of _____.

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When people perceive that they have been underrewarded, they tend to

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In industrial psychology, which of the following equations best represents job performance?

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When the employees of a company feel that rewards are fairly allocated, it illustrates _____.

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The engineers at Westbloc Inc. who failed to complete their tasks on time were asked to work on weekends without additional pay. Which of the following theories of motivation does this scenario best illustrate?

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Which of the following steps can managers take to use equity theory to motivate employees?

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Which of the following is a basic component of equity theory?

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Employees who perceive layoff procedures to be fair tend to continue to support and trust their employers.

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Which of the following defines motivation?

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With fixed interval reinforcement schedules, consequences follow a behavior only after a fixed time has elapsed.

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Jude, a salesman, received a bonus of $1,000 from his employer for meeting his quarterly sales target. This scenario best illustrates a(n) _____.

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