Performance is a function of:

Select one:

a.

environmental conditions.

b.

ability.

c.

motivation.

d.

all of the above.

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All of the following can be directly influenced by managers except:

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a.

environmental conditions.

b.

ability.

c.

motivation.

d.

all of the above.

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________ are subconscious processes that provide the energy to engage in goal directed behaviour.

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a.

Needs

b.

Motives

c.

Self-monitoring

d.

Expectations

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Theories that focus on the needs of people as the prime impetus for motivated behaviour are called ________.

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a.

content theories

b.

process theories

c.

conditioningtheories

d.

none of the above

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According to the module text, which of the following is an important contextual factor that has an impact on motivation?

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a.

Paid holidays

b.

Future prospects

c.

The physical environment

d.

Pay

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An important element in the physical environment surrounding a job, which can affect motivation, is ________.

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a.

work scheduling

b.

work space

c.

temperature

d.

empowerment and involvement

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Unit 2, Chapters 2 and 3 - Organisational Behaviour: A Contemporary Approach

In academic circles the most influential process theory of motivation is:

Select one:

a.

Goal setting theory.

b.

Equity theory.

c.

Expectancy theory.

d.

OB Mod.

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In Vroom's VIE model, valence is:

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a.

an individual's strength of preference for an outcome.

b.

the person's perception that his or her behaviour will lead to a first-level outcome.

c.

a first-level outcome.

d.

a second-level outcome.

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The Porter and Lawler expectancy model acknowledges that satisfaction from receiving rewards is primarily influenced by:

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a.

whether high extrinsic rewards are available.

b.

whether high intrinsic rewards are available.

c.

whether the rewards are perceived as equitable for the effort expended.

d.

none of the above.

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In equity theory individuals evaluate:

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a.

their own cost-benefit ratios.

b.

an efficiency-effectiveness trade-off.

c.

a quantity-quality trade off.

d.

their own outcome-input ratio compared to the outcome-input ratio of others.

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In goal setting theory, the motive force that gives rise to persistence and intensity of behaviour is taken to be:

Select one:

a.

important needs.

b.

large rewards.

c.

goals and the prospects of achieving them.

d.

none of the above.