Question 1

A meta-analysis found that grit is strongly correlated with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   performance
B)   retention
C)   sustainability
D)   conscientiousness

Question 2

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, when a need is not satisfied it is set aside and other needs are focused on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research has supported the job characteristics model by demonstrating that job enrichment ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   reduces organizational commitment
B)   reduces turnover
C)   decreases employee motivation
D)   decreases employee satisfaction

Question 4

Which of the following is a criticism of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A)   Goal setting enhances flexibility of employees to adapt to changing situations.
B)   Goal setting is largely unsupported by research evidence.
C)   Goal setting may undermine creativity.
D)   The limitations of goal setting outweigh the benefits.

Question 5

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the employee has the freedom to plan and perform his or her own work?

Accepted Answer

A)   skill variety
B)   task identity
C)   task significance
D)   autonomy

Question 6

Which of the following is linked to what people think about at work that dissatisfies them (e.g., supervision, pay, company policies, and the working conditions) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   need for power
B)   safety
C)   hygienes
D)   motivators

Question 7

Self-esteem is an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute the behaviors necessary to produce specific performance levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the desire to have a positive impact on other people or groups?

Accepted Answer

A)   conscientiousness
B)   feedback
C)   autonomy
D)   prosocial motivation

Question 9

Which of the following is an element of SMART goals?

Accepted Answer

A)   stellar
B)   timeless
C)   ambiguous
D)   measurable

Question 10

Which of the following is included in lower order needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-actualization
B)   esteem
C)   physiological
D)   social

Question 11

Describe the job characteristics theory and why growth needs matter.

Accepted Answer

In this theory of motivation, jobs can b...

Question 12

Which of the following is not one of the three parts of the motivation process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Direction
B)   Ambition
C)   Intensity
D)   Persistence

Question 13

Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory increases a person's responsibility for the work they perform?

Accepted Answer

A)   skill variety
B)   task identity
C)   task significance
D)   autonomy

Question 14

Which of the following forms of organizational justice refers to the perceived fairness of the communications made by leaders during a process?

Accepted Answer

A)   procedural justice
B)   interpersonal justice
C)   distributive justice
D)   informational justice

Question 15

According to the Pygmalion effect, managers can boost performance by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   raising expectations
B)   raising pay
C)   raising equity
D)   raising satisfaction

Question 16

Nicole is creating natural work units by putting tasks together to create a more challenging and complex work environment for her employees. Nicole is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   using vertical loading
B)   rotating jobs
C)   encouraging autonomy
D)   combining tasks

Question 17

What limitations would you put on job crafting? What are the dangers of no limitations on job crafting?

Accepted Answer

(Answers may vary.) The term job craftin...

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the core job dimensions of job characteristics theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   skill variety
B)   task difficulty
C)   grit
D)   MBO

Question 19

Edwin understands that feedback is important for the goal-setting process to be effective. He likely believes ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   goal feedback should only come from the direct supervisor
B)   employees who receive feedback on their progress achieve higher levels of performance than those who don't receive feedback
C)   feedback on goals rarely guides performance
D)   employees prefer feedback comes from an outside source

Question 20

Molly notices her employees seem less motivated lately, so she turned to OB research for guidance. She learned about Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation. Which of the following factors should she focus on in order to best motivate her followers?

Accepted Answer

A)   pay
B)   working conditions
C)   sense of achievement
D)   company policies

Exam 8: Motivation: Core Concepts

Edwin understands that feedback is important for the goal-setting process to be effective. He likely believes ______.

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Molly notices her employees seem less motivated lately, so she turned to OB research for guidance. She learned about Herzberg's two-factor theory of motivation. Which of the following factors should she focus on in order to best motivate her followers?

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Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory increases a person's responsibility for the work they perform?

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Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is that the employee has the freedom to plan and perform his or her own work?

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Self-esteem is an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute the behaviors necessary to produce specific performance levels.

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Which of the following is the desire to have a positive impact on other people or groups?

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Which of the following is included in lower order needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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Which of the following is a criticism of goal setting?

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Which of the following forms of organizational justice refers to the perceived fairness of the communications made by leaders during a process?

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Describe the job characteristics theory and why growth needs matter.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, when a need is not satisfied it is set aside and other needs are focused on.

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Which of the following is not one of the three parts of the motivation process?

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According to the Pygmalion effect, managers can boost performance by ______.

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Research has supported the job characteristics model by demonstrating that job enrichment ______.

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A meta-analysis found that grit is strongly correlated with ______.

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Nicole is creating natural work units by putting tasks together to create a more challenging and complex work environment for her employees. Nicole is ______.

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What limitations would you put on job crafting? What are the dangers of no limitations on job crafting?

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Which of the following is an element of SMART goals?

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Which of the following is linked to what people think about at work that dissatisfies them (e.g., supervision, pay, company policies, and the working conditions) ?

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Which of the following is one of the core job dimensions of job characteristics theory?

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