Self-Fulfilling Prophecy Quiz

What is the first step in the self-fulfilling prophecy cycle according to the diagram?

• Supervisor expectancy

• Leadership

• Performance

• Motivation

What is the fourth step in the self-fulfilling prophecy cycle according to the diagram?

• Motivation

• Performance

• Leadership

• Supervisor expectancy

Which company holds the copyright for the image?

• McGraw-Hill Education

• Pearson Education

• Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

• Scholastic Inc.

Which model is used to set and achieve goals?

• The Goal-Setting Model

• Expectancy Theory

• Equity Theory

• Feedback Model

What is a method used by organizations to motivate employees through incentives?

• Rewards

• Expectancy Theory

• Equity Theory

• The Goal-Setting Model

What type of information is necessary to complete the task according to Vroom's Expectancy Theory?

• Information necessary to complete the task

• Information about company profits

• Information about competitors

• Information about market trends

Why do impossible goals lead to lower performance?

• Because they are too easy

• Because people begin to experience failure

• Because they are too challenging

• Because they are not clear

What is the performance level of committed individuals with adequate ability?

• Low

• Medium

• High

• No performance

What is the performance level of individuals who lack commitment to high goals?

• Low

• Medium

• High

• No performance

What does Figure 6.5 illustrate about goal difficulty and performance?

• Performance increases with easy goals

• Performance decreases with impossible goals

• Performance remains the same with moderate goals

• Performance fluctuates with challenging goals