Question 1

An employee who has commitment feels bound to the organizational by peripheral factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  affective
B)  behavioral
C)  integral
D)  normativeE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

is the motivational theory based on the idea that our level of motivation on the job is determined by our desire to achieve a particular goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal-setting
B)  Equity
C)  VIE
D)  Two-factorE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

Hygiene needs are aspects of the work environment such as pay and supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In Maslow's needs hierarchy theory, higher order needs can be satisfied without having satisfied lower order needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does not influence job satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strength
B)  Age
C)  Gender
D)  ExperienceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

is the positive and negative feelings we hold about our job.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enrichment
B)  Prejudice
C)  Job satisfaction
D)  Job involvementE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Job dissatisfaction is produced by needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivator
B)  hygiene
C)  achievement
D)  levels of responsibilityE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which three types of factors can influence goal commitment?

Accepted Answer

A)  external, interactive, peer influence
B)  authority, peer influence, external
C)  external, internal, interactive
D)  competition, participation, risk takingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

people believe that everything they receive is their due.

Accepted Answer

A)  Authoritative
B)  Benevolent
C)  Entitled
D)  Equity sensitiveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Goals that are to attain are better motivators than goals that are to attain.

Accepted Answer

A)  difficult; easy
B)  easy; difficult
C)  slightly difficult; moderately difficult
D)  no differenceE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

According to Herzberg, needs produce job satisfaction, and needs produce job dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  motivator; hygiene
B)  hygiene; motivator
C)  external; internal
D)  satisfier; motivatorE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Needs hierarchy theory is associated with .

Accepted Answer

A)  McClelland
B)  Maslow
C)  Locke
D)  VroomE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following are the two types of motivation theories discussed in our text?

Accepted Answer

A)  Content and program
B)  Process and construct
C)  Content and process
D)  Construct and programE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Surveys show that most workers prefer a merit pay system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The five needs in Maslow's needs hierarchy theory are physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self- actualization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

theories focus on the importance of work itself, while theories focus on the cognitive processes used in making decisions about work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Process; content
B)  Content; process
C)  Program; construct
D)  Construct; programE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is not a process theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity
B)  VIE
C)  Goal-setting
D)  Job characteristics theoryE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Research suggests two types of goals (mastery and performance) that can satisfy the need for achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Behavioral commitment is the same as continuance commitment

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals with high need for achievement select extremely difficult goals to accomplish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Job Involvement

Needs hierarchy theory is associated with .

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In Maslow's needs hierarchy theory, higher order needs can be satisfied without having satisfied lower order needs.

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Individuals with high need for achievement select extremely difficult goals to accomplish.

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Which of the following is not a process theory of motivation?

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is the positive and negative feelings we hold about our job.

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Which three types of factors can influence goal commitment?

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The five needs in Maslow's needs hierarchy theory are physiological, safety, belonging, esteem, and self- actualization.

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Behavioral commitment is the same as continuance commitment

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An employee who has commitment feels bound to the organizational by peripheral factors.

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Surveys show that most workers prefer a merit pay system.

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According to Herzberg, needs produce job satisfaction, and needs produce job dissatisfaction.

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Which of the following are the two types of motivation theories discussed in our text?

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Goals that are to attain are better motivators than goals that are to attain.

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is the motivational theory based on the idea that our level of motivation on the job is determined by our desire to achieve a particular goal.

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Research suggests two types of goals (mastery and performance) that can satisfy the need for achievement.

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Job dissatisfaction is produced by needs.

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theories focus on the importance of work itself, while theories focus on the cognitive processes used in making decisions about work.

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Hygiene needs are aspects of the work environment such as pay and supervision.

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Which of the following does not influence job satisfaction?

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people believe that everything they receive is their due.

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