Question 1

What is equity sensitivity? Explain the different ways in which people respond differently to the same level of inequity.

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Equity sensitivity reflects an individua...

Question 2

_____ is a model of motivation that explains how people strive for fairness and justice in social exchanges or give-and-take relationships.

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A)   Hierarchy of needs theory
B)   McClelland's need theory
C)   Theory X
D)   Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory
E)   Equity theoryF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Empirical studies have demonstrated that goal-based bonus incentives produced higher commitment to difficult goals,and lower commitment to easy goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to Vroom's expectancy theory,what is meant by expectancy? State the factors that influence an employee's expectancy perceptions.

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An expectancy,according to Vroom's termi...

Question 5

Edwin Locke defines a(n) _____ as "what an individual is trying to accomplish; it is the object or aim of an action."

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A)   expectancy
B)   perception
C)   goal
D)   personality
E)   instrumentalityF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

According to research,employees' job satisfaction was significantly related to middle management's commitment to management by objectives (MBO)implementation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) _____ outlines the activities or tasks that need to be accomplished in order to obtain a goal.

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A)   vision
B)   mission statement
C)   action plan
D)   valence
E)   strategic windowF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Personality plays a central role in expectancy theory because it emphasizes the cognitive ability to anticipate likely consequences of behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Benevolents are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

At work,if Joey's outcome to input ratio is greater than that of Tony's (his relevant co-worker) ,Joey will experience:

Accepted Answer

A)   equity.
B)   no satisfaction.
C)   positive inequity.
D)   high dissatisfaction.
E)   negative inequity.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

Explain with an example how negative inequity can be reduced.

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Equity ratios can be changed by attempti...

Question 12

Employees of Carnation Motors have always felt that they are unfairly treated when procedures are implemented.Such employee perceptions reflect:

Accepted Answer

A)   distributive justice.
B)   intrapersonal justice.
C)   practical justice.
D)   procedural justice.
E)   interactional justice.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The instructor's deadline for turning in your term project would prompt you to complete it,as opposed to going out with friends,watching television,or studying for another course.This is due to which of the following motivational mechanisms of goal setting?

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A)   Goals direct attention
B)   Goals regulate effort
C)   Goals increase patience
D)   Goals increase persistence
E)   Goals foster the development and application of task strategies and action plansF) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

_____ are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

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A)   Entitleds
B)   Strategists
C)   Benevolents
D)   Sensitives
E)   Comparison othersF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

Edward's goal was to earn $10 million in three months.He did not have any action plan for it though and had no clue as to how he would go about it.All he knew was that he wanted to be rich in three months.In terms of a SMART goal,Edward's goal is:

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A)   not measurable.
B)   not attainable.
C)   realistic.
D)   not time bound.
E)   specific.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 16

John wants to become a successful heart surgeon.This reflects John's:

Accepted Answer

A)   expectancy.
B)   perception.
C)   goal.
D)   personality.
E)   instrumentality.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Valence mirrors our personal preferences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Embedded in expectancy theory is the principle of ____,which states that people strive to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain.

Accepted Answer

A)   hedonism
B)   instrumentality
C)   equity
D)   benevolence
E)   valenceF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

In Vroom's expectancy theory,_____ refer(s) to different consequences that are contingent on performance,such as pay,promotions,or recognition.

Accepted Answer

A)   outcomes
B)   perception
C)   values
D)   attitude
E)   performanceF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 20

An instrumentality of zero indicates that:

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A)   the attainment of a particular outcome is totally dependent on task performance.
B)   performance is totally dependent on effort.
C)   high performance reduces the chance of obtaining an outcome while low performance increases the chance.
D)   there is no relationship between performance and receiving an outcome.
E)   performance is less dependent on effort and more dependent on luck.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Exam 7: Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

John wants to become a successful heart surgeon.This reflects John's:

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According to research,employees' job satisfaction was significantly related to middle management's commitment to management by objectives (MBO)implementation.

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What is equity sensitivity? Explain the different ways in which people respond differently to the same level of inequity.

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Explain with an example how negative inequity can be reduced.

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Valence mirrors our personal preferences.

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At work,if Joey's outcome to input ratio is greater than that of Tony's (his relevant co-worker) ,Joey will experience:

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Embedded in expectancy theory is the principle of ____,which states that people strive to maximize their pleasure and minimize their pain.

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_____ are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

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Benevolents are people who have a higher tolerance for negative inequity.

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An instrumentality of zero indicates that:

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_____ is a model of motivation that explains how people strive for fairness and justice in social exchanges or give-and-take relationships.

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Employees of Carnation Motors have always felt that they are unfairly treated when procedures are implemented.Such employee perceptions reflect:

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Personality plays a central role in expectancy theory because it emphasizes the cognitive ability to anticipate likely consequences of behavior.

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Edward's goal was to earn $10 million in three months.He did not have any action plan for it though and had no clue as to how he would go about it.All he knew was that he wanted to be rich in three months.In terms of a SMART goal,Edward's goal is:

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The instructor's deadline for turning in your term project would prompt you to complete it,as opposed to going out with friends,watching television,or studying for another course.This is due to which of the following motivational mechanisms of goal setting?

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According to Vroom's expectancy theory,what is meant by expectancy? State the factors that influence an employee's expectancy perceptions.

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In Vroom's expectancy theory,_____ refer(s) to different consequences that are contingent on performance,such as pay,promotions,or recognition.

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Edwin Locke defines a(n) _____ as "what an individual is trying to accomplish; it is the object or aim of an action."

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Empirical studies have demonstrated that goal-based bonus incentives produced higher commitment to difficult goals,and lower commitment to easy goals.

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A(n) _____ outlines the activities or tasks that need to be accomplished in order to obtain a goal.

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