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1

Which of these is not one of the four main characteristics of motivation?

Effort

Persistence

Direction

Attitude

Goals

2

Which of these statements is true?

Intrinsic motivation is self-applied and extrinsic motivation stems from work environment and is usually applied by others

Intrinsic motivation is always more effective than external motivation

Highly motivated individuals tend to be externally motivated

Intrinsically motivated individuals tend to become more successful in the workplace

None of the above

3

Autonomous motivation is:

Motivation stemming from an individual’s desire to obtain rewards

When employees are motivated by a desire to develop the company

When people are self-motivated by intrinsic factors

When people are self-motivated by external factors

None of the above

4

Needs theories of motivation:

Look at how workers are motivated

Looks at the characteristics of leadership in organization

Specifies the details of how motivation occurs

Look at what motivates workers

None of the above

5

Process theories of motivation:

Specifies the details of how motivation occurs

Look at what motivates workers

Look at how workers are motivated

Create hierarchies based on individuals' needs

A and C

6

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs includes 5 sets of needs in the following order (from bottom to top):

Physiological needs, security needs, esteem needs, belongingness needs, self-actualization needs

Physiological needs, security needs, belongingness needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs

Security needs, physiological needs, belongingness needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs

Belongingness needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs, physiological needs, security needs

Self-actualization needs, esteem needs, belongingness needs, security needs, physiological needs

7

Alder’s ERG Theory is a motivation theory that ________ movement up and down the hierarchy, and includes __________, __________, and __________.

Allows; existence, security, and growth

Allows; security, relatedness, self-actualization

Allows; existence, relatedness, and growth

Prevents; existence, relatedness, and growth

Prevents; existence, security, and growth

8

________________ is a process theory that states that motivation is determined by the outcomes that people expect to occur as a result of their actions on the job.

Expectancy theory

Equity theory

Goal setting theory

Performance theory

None of the above

9

Which of these is not a positive mechanism in goal-setting theories?

Greater effort

Persistence in performance

Direct attention

Higher income

Task-relevant strategies

10

Equity theory can be defined as:

A process theory that states that motivation stems from a comparison of the inputs one invests in a job and the outcomes one receives in comparison to another person or group in the organization

A process theory that outlines the importance of equal opportunity for gender and racial minority groups in the work place

A process theory that describes performance standards leading to equal levels of motivation from employees in the workplace

A needs theory that states that motivation stems from a comparison of the inputs one invests in a job and the outcomes one receives in comparison to another person or group in the organization

A needs theory that outlines the importance of equal opportunity for gender and race minority groups in the work place

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