CHAPTER 9: Motivation MCQ Flashcards
\_\_\_\_\_ is the systematic study of dispositional and situational variables that influence the behaviors and experiences of individuals and groups at work. A) Management by objectives B) Organizational psychology C) Industrial psychology D) Human factors
B) Organizational psychology
A topic that is included in organizational psychology is: A) teamwork. B) selection. C) job analysis. D) legal issues in hiring.
A) teamwork.
A topic included in organizational psychology is: A) selection. B) performance appraisal. C) leadership. D) job performance
C) leadership.
\_\_\_\_\_ is a force that drives people to behave in a way that energizes, directs, and sustains their work behavior. A) Job enrichment B) Valence C) Instrumentality D) Work motivation
D) Work motivation
Work motivation is a force that drives people to behave in a way that energizes, directs, and \_\_\_\_\_ work behaviors. A) identifies B) prevents C) sustains D) suppresses
C) sustains
Work motivation is a force that drives people to behave in a way that energizes, \_\_\_\_\_, and sustains work behaviors. A) directs B) devotes C) limits D) decreases
A) directs
Which of these is a component of work motivation? A) directing effort B) limiting effort C) controlling effort D) decreasing effort
A) directing effort
Which statement about motivation is true?
A) Motivation is the same thing as performance.
B) Motivation and performance are the same construct.
C) Motivation involves sustaining work behaviors.
D) Motivation involves decreasing effort.
C) Motivation involves sustaining work behaviors.
Forces that organize perceptions, beliefs, cognitions, and actions, and then give rise to behaviors that reduce these forces and bring about a steady state, are known as: A) traits. B) needs. C) expectancies. D) beliefs.
B) needs.
Which of the following needs is included in Maslow's hierarchy? A) esteem B) identification C) growth D) altruism
A) esteem
What is the order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, from bottom to top?
A) physiological needs, safety, love, esteem, self-actualization
B) physiological needs, love, esteem, safety, self-actualization
C) safety, esteem, love, physiological needs, self-actualization
D) safety, physiological needs, esteem, love, self-actualization
A) physiological needs, safety, love, esteem, self-actualization
Nathan, a college student, diligently attends every class and studies hard for every exam as he is motivated by the need to fulfill his potential. According to Maslow, Nathan has reached the level of the needs hierarchy known as: A) self-actualization. B) self-transcendence. C) growth. D) esteem.
A) self-actualization.
Monroe is a college professor who feels that she is well-regarded and respected by her students and her peers. According to Maslow, Monroe has reached the level of the needs hierarchy known as: A) safety. B) esteem. C) love. D) self-transcendence.
B) esteem.
According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of these needs takes precedence over all other needs?
A) making friends
B) gaining respect from colleagues
C) drinking water to reduce thirst
D) fulfilling one’s purpose in one’s life
C) drinking water to reduce thirst
Which statement BEST summarizes the empirical support for Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A) It is easily testable, and a great deal of research supports it.
B) It is easily testable, and a great deal of research refutes it.
C) It is difficult to test, and thus few empirical studies have investigated it.
D) Research has mainly been conducted by business managers, and this evidence shows strong support for the theory.
C) It is difficult to test, and thus few empirical studies have investigated it.
Maslow's love needs correspond to Alderfer's \_\_\_\_\_ needs. A) existence B) rational C) growth D) relatedness
D) relatedness
One main difference between Maslow’s hierarchy and Alderfer’s ERG theory is that:
A) there is strong empirical support for Maslow’s hierarchy but not for Alderfer’s ERG theory.
B) Maslow’s hierarchy of needs can operate simultaneously rather than sequentially as the ERG need categories do.
C) ERG need categories can operate simultaneously rather than sequentially as Maslow’s hierarchy do.
D) Alderfer’s work was mostly based on clinical observations, whereas Maslow conducted only empirical studies.
C) ERG need categories can operate simultaneously rather than sequentially as Maslow’s hierarchy do.
Katy cannot attain her growth needs, so she refocuses her energy on satisfying her relatedness needs. Her situation would be best explained by:
A) Alderfer’s frustration-regression hypothesis.
B) Herzberg’s two-factor theory.
C) job characteristics theory.
D) positive psychology.
A) Alderfer’s frustration-regression hypothesis.
Which statement BEST summarizes the empirical support for Alderfer’s ERG theory?
A) Research indicates that the different stages cannot occur simultaneously.
B) Most research was conducted by Alderfer himself and has mixed support.
C) More research has been done on Maslow’s theory than on Alderfer’s theory.
D) To date, there has not been any empirical research conducted on Alderfer’s theory.
B) Most research was conducted by Alderfer himself and has mixed support.
Who is responsible for the motivation theory that proposes that the determinants of job satisfaction are not the same as those that determine job dissatisfaction? A) Victor Vroom B) Albert Bandura C) Frederick Herzberg D) J. Stacy Adams
C) Frederick Herzberg
According to the two-factor theory, which of the following is an example of a motivator? A) recognition B) salary C) working conditions D) supervision
A) recognition
According to the two-factor theory, which of the following is an example of a hygienes factor? A) recognition B) interesting work C) advancement opportunities D) supervision
D) supervision
According to two-factor theory, "recognition" is an example of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_, and "supervision" is an example of a(n) \_\_\_\_\_. A) hygiene; motivator B) motivator; hygiene C) esteem need; relatedness need D) existence need; growth need
B) motivator; hygiene
The study of human attributes, including well-being, optimism, creativity, and spirituality, is known as: A) industrial psychology. B) positive psychology. C) holistic psychology. D) organizational behavior management.
B) positive psychology.