Obhr exam 2 homework questions

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Meaningfulness is a concept in psychological empowerment that reflects a sense of choice in the initiation and continuation of work tasks.

False

Which of the following is a performance outcome fostering intrinsic motivation?

Enjoyment

According to research, which of the following aspects of motivation most likely has the highest impact on organizational commitment?

Equity

____ is described as a need to hold a high evaluation of oneself and to feel effective and respected by others.

Esteem

According to equity theory, which of the following emotions is likely to be seen in an employee whose ratio of outcomes to inputs is more than those of their comparison other?

Guilt

Which of the following is true of motivation?

It is a set of energetic forces that originates both within and outside an employee.

Which motivating force has the strongest effect on performance?

Self-efficacy or competence

According to expectancy theory, motivational force equals zero if expectancy, instrumentality, or valence is zero.

True

Disciplinary actions, demotions, and terminations are typical examples of "positively valenced" outcomes.

False

Motivation is a set of distinctive, external forces.

False


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