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Identify a true statement about motivation
Motivation at work is critical determinant of what will occur on the job
Goal theory suggests that goals that are difficult and yet specific and concrete will motivate the best
True
Intrinsic motivation is a factor that has been linked to creativity at work
True
Punishment and positive reinforcement work best when:
There is a strong link between behavior and consequences
____ is the combination of positive reinforcement with either punishment or extinction
Behavior Modification
Which of the following statements is true in the context of goal theory?
Difficult goals are preferable to easy goals
In Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ____ include the needs to have a positive view of oneself
Esteem Needs
____ is a process theory of motivation that suggests that organizations can best influence performance by establishing clear links between increased performance and rewards
Expectancy Theory
Extrinsic motivation is the motivation to do work because it is interesting, engaging, or possibly challenging rather than because someone is rewarding us to do the work
False
In the context of equity theory, underpayment inequity is a situation un which an employee's input-outcome ration is more favorable than that of a comparison person
False
In the context of reinforcement theory, the term outcome refers to the behavior that we exhibit in reaction to stimulus
False
Intrinsic motivation requires an external agent to administer a reward that is separate from the actual task or job being performed
False
According to Maslow's theory, ____ are specific needs that are capable of motivating behavior at any given point in time
Prepotent Needs
While watching television, Jason comes across an advertisement on a new soft drink brand. This advertisement reminds hime that he is thirsty and wants to by a beverage. In the context of reinforcement theory, the advertisement serves as a(n) ____
Stimulus