62.
(p. 169)
Motivation that is felt when task performance serves as its own reward is known as _____
motivation.
63.
(p. 171)
_____ are defined as the objective or aim of an action and typically refer to attaining a
specific standard of proficiency, often within a specified time limit.
64.
(p. 174)
Which of these refer(s) to the learning plans and problem-solving approaches used to
achieve successful performance?
65.
(p. 174)
_____ consists of updates on employee progress toward goal attainment.
66.
(p. 174)
_____ reflects how complicated the information and actions involved in a task are, as well
as how much the task changes.
67.
(p. 174)
_____ is defined as the degree to which a person accepts a goal and is determined to try
to reach it.
68.
(p. 174)
After the annual appraisal, Ted was disappointed with his 10% increase in pay compared
to the 20% increase his colleagues received. When Ted spoke to his manager, he was told his
colleagues were able to perform well over the minimum standard. Ted had not been aware of the
minimum he was expected to achieve or the levels generally achieved by his colleagues. What
would help Ted improve his performance?
69.
(p. 175)
“S” in the S.M.A.R.T. goals stands for:
70.
(p. 175)
“M” in the S.M.A.R.T. goals stands for:
71.
(p. 175)
“A” in the S.M.A.R.T. goals stands for:
72.
(p. 175)
“R” in the S.M.A.R.T. goals stands for:
73. Which of the following is true about goal setting?
74.
(p. 175)
“T” in the S.M.A.R.T. goals stands for:
75. Managers in global organizations recognize that some motivators are universal; that is,
they work no matter what the culture. Other motivators differ by culture. Which of the following
is not a universal motivator?
76.
(p. 176)
_____ theory acknowledges that motivation doesn’t just depend on your own beliefs and
circumstances but also what happens to other people.
77.
(p. 176)
Which theory suggests that employees create a “mental ledger” of the outcomes they get
from their job duties?
78.
(p. 176)
The person who seems to provide an intuitive frame of reference for judging equity is
known as:
79.
(p. 176)
In equity theory, the internal tension that is caused by an imbalance in the ratios is known
as:
80.
(p. 176)
Noticing his reduced efficiency at work, Dan enrolled himself for the training sessions
offered and saw that there was a significant change in his productivity. This helped restore the
balance of comparison ratios. Prior to enrolling in the training session, Dan was most likely
experiencing:
81.
(p. 177)
In equity theory, rethinking your inputs to restore balance mentally without altering your
behavior in any way is known as:
82.
(p. 177)
A(n) _____ involves a ‘comparison other’ in the same company.