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OBHR 330 Exam 2Joan felt stressed, and became a bit anxious when she thought about all the work she needed to do.
When her manager brought her an additional project, she felt _____.
a. overwhelmed
b. depressed
c. ashamed
d. self-conscious
e. jittery - correct answer ✔✔Overwhelmed
Which of the following is true of motivation?
a. a person who works hard for a short time is unmotivated
b. motivation show a high negative correlation with ability
c. motivation is a set of energetic forces that originates both within and outside an employee
d. motivation is a synonym for high levels of intensity and persistence in work effort
e.motivational forces such as confidence are external to the employee - correct answer ✔✔Motivation is
a set of energetic forces that originates both within and outside an employee
There are a list of opening procedures Brittany must accomplish before the store opens, but first checks
the show times on the movie she plans to see that night after work. Brittany's __________ of effort is
decided when she pulls up the cinema website.
a. intensity
b. direction
c.motivation
d.persistence
e.sincerity - correct answer ✔✔Direction
Leticia has been assigned a task for which she knows that she does not have the necessary skills or
knowledge. However, she really wants the bonus she can earn by completing the task. According to
expectancy theory, Leticia will be highly motivated to complete the task. - correct answer ✔✔False
, Instrumentality reflects the anticipated value of the outcomes associated with performance. - correct
answer ✔✔False
Goal setting theory argues that assigning employees specific, difficult goals will result in
a. lower self-esteem
b. poor performance
c. higher turnover rates
d. elimination of self-set goals
e. higher levels of performance - correct answer ✔✔Higher levels of performance
Goal commitment is defined as
a. a series of updates on employees progress toward attainment
b.the belief that successful performance will result in some outcome
c.the degree to which a person accepts a goal and is determined to try to reach it
d. the belief that a person has the capabilities needed to execute the behaviors required for task success
e.the degree to which the information and actions needed to complete a task are complicated - correct
answer ✔✔The degree to which a person accepts a goal and is determined to try to reach it
Brandy has been given a great deal of opportunity to advance her career. She recently got a huge
increase in authority and salary, and she was hired to do what she has always claimed was her dream
job. However, Brandy is not enthusiastic about coming to work, and when she is there spends most of
her time complaining about how Maurice got a bigger office and nicer furniture than she did. Brandy's
behavior would seem to support __________ theory.
a. equity
b.extrinsic
c.expectancy
d. goal setting
e. psychological empowerment - correct answer ✔✔Equity
Which of the following is true about "agreeableness"
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