Question 1

The degree to which the job requires completion of a "whole" and identifiable piece of work,one that involves doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   autonomy
B)   task significance
C)   task identity
D)   skill variety

Question 2

In Vroom's theory,the effort-performance link is the belief that putting in the effort will lead to the desired level of performance.This is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   valence
B)   expectancy
C)   instrumentality
D)   achievement

Question 3

According to Skinner,__________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Accepted Answer

A)   negative reinforcement
B)   punishment
C)   positive reinforcement
D)   extinction

Question 4

Vroom's Expectancy Theory's equation is, Motivation= Expectancy * Instrumentality * _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Outcome
B)   Results
C)   Valence
D)   Goals

Question 5

Herzberg's work,contrary to most motivational approaches today,suggests working on job content instead of trying to spice up the job context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The core characteristics model approaches job design with a focus on eight "core" job characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizational research finds that people who work hard always get promoted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 13: Motivation

The degree to which the job requires completion of a "whole" and identifiable piece of work,one that involves doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome is called __________.

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The core characteristics model approaches job design with a focus on eight "core" job characteristics.

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According to Skinner,__________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

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Organizational research finds that people who work hard always get promoted.

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Herzberg's work,contrary to most motivational approaches today,suggests working on job content instead of trying to spice up the job context.

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In Vroom's theory,the effort-performance link is the belief that putting in the effort will lead to the desired level of performance.This is called __________.

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Vroom's Expectancy Theory's equation is, Motivation= Expectancy * Instrumentality * _________.

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Exam 13: Motivation

The degree to which the job requires completion of a "whole" and identifiable piece of work,one that involves doing a job from beginning to end with a visible outcome is called __________.

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The core characteristics model approaches job design with a focus on eight "core" job characteristics.

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According to Skinner,__________ discourages a behavior by making an unpleasant consequence contingent on its occurrence.

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Organizational research finds that people who work hard always get promoted.

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Herzberg's work,contrary to most motivational approaches today,suggests working on job content instead of trying to spice up the job context.

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In Vroom's theory,the effort-performance link is the belief that putting in the effort will lead to the desired level of performance.This is called __________.

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Vroom's Expectancy Theory's equation is, Motivation= Expectancy * Instrumentality * _________.

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