Chapter 10 Motivating and Satisfying Employees

What is the basis of Equity Theory in motivation?

• People are motivated to obtain and preserve equitable treatment for themselves

• Motivation is based on the relationship between effort and reward

• People are motivated by achieving difficult goals

• Motivation depends on the likelihood of receiving a reward

According to Equity Theory, what do individuals compare to assess fairness?

• Their input-to-outcome ratio with that of a comparison other

• Their salary with the national average

• Their job position with those in other companies

• The number of hours they work compared to their colleagues

What is a key assumption of Expectancy Theory?

• Motivation depends on how much we want something and how likely we think we are to get it

• Equitable treatment is the primary motivator for employees

• Setting specific goals is the only way to motivate employees

• Employees are motivated solely by money

What does Goal-Setting Theory suggest?

• Rewards should not be tied to goal achievement

• Employees are motivated to achieve goals that they and their managers establish together

• Employees are motivated to achieve goals set by their managers only

• Goals should be easy to ensure 100% success rate

According to Goal-Setting Theory, how should a goal be characterized?

• Vague and easy

• General and not time-bound

• Very specific and moderately challenging

• Unrealistic to push employees to their limits

What happens if an individual feels underrewarded according to Equity Theory?

• They feel motivated to work harder

• They are likely to seek equitable treatment

• They feel content with their situation

• They do not seek any changes

What are inputs in the context of Equity Theory?

• The time, effort, skills, education, experience, etc., that one contributes

• The comparison of outcomes with others

• The rewards one receives such as pay and benefits

• The goals set by managers for the employees

What are outcomes in the context of Equity Theory?

• The comparison other's input-to-outcome ratio

• The effort and time contributed by an individual

• The goals that employees aim to achieve

• The rewards individuals receive such as pay, benefits, recognition, and promotions

What should be tied directly to goal achievement according to Goal-Setting Theory?

• Punishments

• Rewards

• Additional responsibilities

• None of the above