OB Week 4 D2

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a content theory of motivation.

• True

• False

Workforce diversity refers only to differences in race and gender within an organization.

• True

• False

According to expectancy theory, individuals are motivated to perform well when they believe their efforts will lead to desired outcomes.

• True

• False

The Porter and Lawler Expectancy model focuses solely on the relationship between effort and performance.

• True

• False

Equity theory suggests that individuals are motivated when they perceive their inputs and outcomes to be fair in comparison to others.

• True

• False

Goal theory emphasizes the importance of setting specific and challenging goals to enhance motivation and performance.

• True

• False

Workforce diversity can enhance creativity and innovation within an organization.

• True

• False

According to expectancy theory, the strength of an individual's motivation to perform is influenced by the attractiveness of the rewards associated with performance.

• True

• False

The Porter and Lawler Expectancy model proposes that satisfaction with performance is solely determined by the perceived fairness of rewards.

• True

• False

According to goal theory, feedback on progress toward goals does not significantly impact motivation.

• True

• False