Vrooms expectancy framework elements like instrumentality and effort. Which element deals with the individuals perception of how hard the goal will be to accomplish?

1. Effort 2. Valance 3. Instrumentality 4. Expectancy

ERG theory suggests that individuals who have difficulty satisfying one need may

1. focus on self-actualization. 2. redouble their efforts to fulfill needs in another category. 3. focus on personal growth. 4. focus on personal relationships.

Lisas manager sees that shes struggling to master computer skills, while the rest of her team has a good command of them. Lisas a great employee otherwise, but this new frustration is making her feel stressed and anxious. Which work component of motivation might Lisas manager choose to help Lisa?

1. work environment 2. training 3. task variety and task identity 4. management by objective

Which of the following is true in Hofstedes theory of cultural differences?

1. They matched Maslows Hierarchy of Needs theory 2. They are not reflected in the ERG theory of motivation 3. They were not significant in determining motivation 4. They showed themselves in six significant buckets

The personality of a company that fosters teamwork and camaraderie, is an example of what organizational component of motivation?

1. politics 2. equity 3. leadership 4. culture

Mr. Conner believes work is inherently distasteful to most people, and they will attempt to avoid work whenever possible. He would also agree that

1. Most people need a lot of autonomy to love their jobs. 2. Most people can handle responsibility because creativity and ingenuity are common in the population. 3. Work can be as natural as play if the conditions are favorable. 4. Most people are not ambitious, have little desire for responsibility, and prefer to be directed.

In Herzberg analysis, gaining status, assuming responsibility, and achieving self-realization are

1. hygiene factors 2. social needs factors 3. self-actualization 4. motivation factors

Employees who are strongly power-motivated are driven

1. to influence, teach, or encourage others. 2. to create and maintain social relationships. 3. to complete tasks that are personally meaningful to them. 4. to complete tasks regardless of others involvement.

Managers have developed what solution as a response to goal-setting as a motivator?

1. Employee involvement programs 2. Employee recognition programs 3. Variable pay programs 4. Management by objective (MBO)

The Hawthorne studies found that although financial incentives are important drivers of worker productivity,

1. social factors are more important. 2. intrinsic motivation was equally important. 3. work variety is more important. 4. flexible working hours was equally important.

Maslow divided human needs into these categories:

1. autonomy, mastery, and purpose. 2. basic needs, safety, social needs, and self-esteem. 3. physiological needs (food and clothing), safety needs (job security), social needs (friendship), self-esteem, and self-actualization. 4. autonomy, self-esteem, health, and relationships.

Catarina believes that shes responsible for her own successes and failures. She has:

1. a high level of extrinsic motivation 2. a high internal locus of control 3. a high external locus of control 4. a high level of intrinsic motivation