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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