Question 1

_____ consists of updates on employee progress toward goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

Feedback consists of updates on employee progress toward goal attainment.

Question 2

Any imbalance in ratios triggers an internal tension that can only be alleviated by restoring balance to the ratios.This is called:

Accepted Answer

Equity distress refers to the discomfort or tension that arises when there is a perceived imbalance in the fairness of input-to-outcome ratios, prompting a desire to restore balance.

Question 3

Simero feels she is being over-rewarded relative to her peers and could take which of the following actions to reduce her equity distress?

Accepted Answer

All the choices are potential responses that Simero could take to address her feelings of being over-rewarded, such as increasing her work quality, changing her perception, comparing herself to someone else, or giving back.

Question 4

A form of intrinsic motivation rooted in the belief that work tasks contribute to some larger purpose is known as:

Accepted Answer

Psychological empowerment is a form of intrinsic motivation where individuals feel that their work tasks contribute to a larger purpose, giving them a sense of meaning and impact.

Question 5

The dimensions of psychological empowerment include all of the following,except?

Accepted Answer

The dimensions of psychological empowerment typically include meaningfulness, self-determination, competence, and impact. "Needs" is not considered a dimension of psychological empowerment.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Task complexity refers to how complicated the information and actions involved in a task are, as well as how much the task changes. Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in their ability to accomplish a task. Goal commitment refers to an individual's dedication to achieving a specific goal. Feedback refers to information provided to an individual about their performance. Instrumentality refers to an individual's belief that their efforts will lead to a certain outcome or reward. Therefore, task complexity is the best choice that reflects the level of difficulty and variability involved in a task.

Question 7

Ahmed feels he is being under-rewarded relative to his peers and could take which of the following actions to reduce his equity distress?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices are potential responses Ahmed could take to address his feelings of inequity, including changing his comparison, altering his outcomes or inputs, or reducing his effort.

Question 8

Comparing one's 'lot in life' to that of someone else from within the same organization is known as using a(n):

Accepted Answer

Internal comparisons involve evaluating one's situation or position relative to others within the same organization.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a comparison type from which to judge equity with different comparison others?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 10

Comparison with others in the same organization doing substantially different jobs is:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Comparison with others in the same organization...

Question 11

_____ 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.

Accepted Answer

Goals 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. Values refer to beliefs or principles that guide behavior, internal comparisons refer to the evaluation of oneself against past performance, strategies refer to the plan of action to achieve a goal, and external comparisons refer to the evaluation of oneself against others.

Question 12

April delegates work tasks to her employees rather than micromanaging them and she trusts her employees to come up with their own approach to certain tasks.April is attempting to instill a sense of _______ in her employees.

Accepted Answer

April is fostering self-determination by allowing her employees the freedom to choose how they approach tasks, which encourages autonomy and personal initiative.

Question 13

Don feels an internal tension because he is aware that he is not receiving the same rewards as his colleague,Peter.He believes that this situation can only be alleviated by restoring balance to the comparison ratios.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

Equity distress occurs when an individual perceives an imbalance in the input-to-outcome ratio compared to others, leading to tension that motivates them to restore equity.

Question 14

The person who seems to provide an intuitive frame of reference for judging equity is known as:

Accepted Answer

The "comparison other" is a person or group that individuals use as a benchmark to assess fairness or equity in their own situation.

Question 15

_____ is defined as the degree to which a person accepts a goal and is determined to try to reach it.

Accepted Answer

Goal commitment is the degree to which a person accepts a goal and is determined to try to reach it. Feedback refers to information about a person's performance, self-efficacy refers to a person's belief in their ability to accomplish a specific task, instrumentality refers to the belief that achieving a goal will result in a desired outcome, and task complexity refers to the level of difficulty involved in completing a task.

Question 16

Stefania has loved working with the local Red Cross chapter for the last four summers.Because of its charitable nature,she probably views the job as high in:

Accepted Answer

Stefania likely finds her work with the Red Cross meaningful due to its charitable nature, which aligns with a sense of purpose and contribution to the community.

Question 17

In equity theory,rethinking your inputs to restore mental balance without altering your behaviour in any way is known as:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive distortion refers to the process of changing one's perception of their inputs or outcomes to restore a sense of equity without changing actual behavior.

Question 18

According to research,_______ equity is the most powerful driver of citizenship behaviours.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to research,_______ equity is the most...

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Equity theory suggests that motivation is influenced by how individuals perceive fairness in relation to others, comparing their own input-output ratio to that of others.

Question 20

Which theory suggests that employees create a 'mental ledger' of the outcomes they get from their job duties?

Accepted Answer

Equity theory suggests that employees create a mental ledger of the outcomes they get from their job duties. This mental ledger compares an individual’s own inputs and outcomes with those of others. If an individual perceives that their ratio of outcomes to inputs is worse than that of a reference person, they will feel under-rewarded and decrease their motivation and satisfaction. On the other hand, if the ratio of the outcomes to inputs is better than that of the reference person, they will feel rewarded and increase their motivation and satisfaction.

Quiz 7: Motivation