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Question 51

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"S" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

A) systematic.
B) specific.
C) self-set.
D) scientific.
E) serious.

F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

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Question 52

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Which theory focuses most specifically on describing the cognitive process that employees go through to make choices among different voluntary responses?

A) Equity theory
B) Extrinsic theory
C) Expectancy theory
D) Goal-setting theory
E) Psychological empowerment theory

F) None of the above
G) All of the above

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Question 53

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Nathan is defending his first place at the annual debate competition.Just minutes before his turn, Nathan gets cold feet and cannot remember his arguments.His teacher speaks to him which helps reinforce the lost confidence.Nathan delivered his best and defended his title.Which of the following considerations dictated Nathan's self-efficacy?

When your ratio of outcomes to inputs is greater than your comparison other's ratio, equity distress is experienced, and the tension likely creates negative emotions such as anger or envy.

Describe equity theory.What are the three general possibilities that can result from the comparison of the ratio of outcomes and inputs to the ratio of some comparison other? Describe a situation and your response to it when you experienced a sense of inequity.

To hold a high evaluation of oneself and to feel effective and respected by others are _____ needs.

Task strategy reflects how complicated the information and actions involved in a task are, as well as how much the task changes.

Competence brings with it a sense of pride and mastery that is itself intrinsically motivating.

Motivation has a _____ effect on job performance.

Instrumentality represents the belief that stressful performance will result in positive outcome(s).

_____ theory acknowledges that motivation doesn't just depend on your own beliefs and circumstances but also what happens to other people.

The need to be able to predict and control one's future is a(n) _____ need.

"R" in the S.M.A.R.T.goals stands for:

The belief that exerting a high level of effort will result in the successful performance of some task is known as:

Profit sharing tends to have a stronger motivational effect on employee effort than individual incentives.

Motivation is not one thing but rather a set of distinct forces.

The belief that a person has the capabilities needed to execute the behaviors required for task success is known as:

Which of the following reflects the sense that a person's actions "make a difference," indicating that progress is being made toward fulfilling some important purpose?

What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation? Give some examples of outcomes associated with each of these.Are you more motivated by extrinsic or intrinsic outcomes?

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?