Chapter 7: Motivation Quiz

1) Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of people classified by their

sensitivity to fairness in the workplace?

A. Benevolents

B. Entitleds

C. Sensitives

D. Competitive

E. None of the above

• A. Benevolents

• B. Entitleds

• C. Sensitives

• D. Competitive

• E. None of the above

2) How do benevolents react to fairness in the workplace?

A. They expect more rewards for less effort

B. They are comfortable contributing more with less reward

C. They demand equal reward for all contributions

D. They avoid contributing beyond their specific duties

E. They react negatively to inequity

• A. They expect more rewards for less effort

• B. They are comfortable contributing more with less reward

• C. They demand equal reward for all contributions

• D. They avoid contributing beyond their specific duties

• E. They react negatively to inequity

3) Which of the following is the best definition of Motivation?

A. A need for financial compensation

B. A force that energizes, directs, and sustains behavior

C. The need for self-awareness

D. An action taken to respond to stress

E. A positive feeling toward a task

• A. A need for financial compensation

• B. A force that energizes, directs, and sustains behavior

• C. The need for self-awareness

• D. An action taken to respond to stress

• E. A positive feeling toward a task

4) Manifest needs theory suggests that human behavior is driven by:

A. A desire to avoid stress

B. A desire to satisfy needs

C. A desire to achieve rewards

D. A need to communicate with others

E. A desire to maintain a balance between work and life

• A. A desire to avoid stress

• B. A desire to satisfy needs

• C. A desire to achieve rewards

• D. A need to communicate with others

• E. A desire to maintain a balance between work and life

5) Which of the following best explains Expectancy Theory?

• A. Motivation is maximized when employees are rewarded equally

• B. Motivation is driven by difficult and specific goals

• C. Employees exert effort because they believe effort will lead to performance and

  performance will lead to valued outcomes

• D. Motivation is not related to the employee's self-efficacy

• E. Employees exert more effort when their inputs exceed their outcomes

6) Which of the following is NOT a component of Expectancy Theory?

• A. Effort-performance expectancy

• B. Performance-outcome expectancy

• C. Valences

• D. Self-awareness

• E. None of the above

7) What is Equity Theory?

• A. A theory that argues for equality among employees

• B. A theory suggesting our reactions are influenced by our perception of inputs and

  outcomes

• C. A theory that claims all employees receive the same compensation

• D. A theory about employee decision-making

• E. A theory emphasizing external motivation

8) What kind of motivation is influenced by perceptions of justice?

• A. Intrinsic Motivation

• B. Extrinsic Motivation

• C. Overreward Equity

• D. Organizational Citizenship Behaviors (OCBs)

• E. Self-Efficacy