Question 1

People often try to relieve the distress of being underpaid or overpaid by

Accepted Answer

People may convince themselves that equity already exists to reduce the cognitive dissonance associated with being underpaid or overpaid, aligning their perception with their situation.

Question 2

Terrell is concerned because he feels that he is working harder and performing better than most of the other wide receivers in the NFL,yet he is not being paid more than many of them.His concerns are consistent with

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Terrell's concerns are consistent with equity theory, which focuses on fairness and equality in rewards for work performance. He feels that his effort and performance are not being rewarded fairly in comparison to other wide receivers in the NFL.

Question 3

According to expectancy theory,worker motivation depends on all of these factors except

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According to expectancy theory, worker motivation depends on three factors: valued rewards, performance recognition, and a belief that effort will improve performance. Intrinsic motivation is not included as one of the factors.

Question 4

Research by Judge and colleagues (2010)showed that job satisfaction is______________with pay.

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Research by Judge and colleagues (2010) found that job satisfaction is weakly and positively correlated with pay, indicating that while there is a positive relationship, it is not a strong one.

Question 5

In considering whether or not she is satisfied with the compensation she receives from her job,Imelda is likely to consider all of these factors except

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The other factors listed are all related to compensation, but procedural interdependence is not directly related to how much Imelda is paid.

Question 6

According to Locke and Latham,what feature(s)must a goal have to be effective?

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Question 7

One race-related difference in employment experiences is that young employees of color are less likely than Caucasian employees to

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Young employees of color often face barriers in developing mentoring relationships with influential white men, which can impact their career advancement opportunities.

Question 8

Greenberg (1988)found that workers assigned to higher-status offices improve their job performance,whereas those assigned to lower-status offices slow their performance.This finding supports the predictions of

Accepted Answer

Greenberg's finding supports the predictions of equity theory, which suggests that employees compare their outcomes (in this case, office status) to their inputs, such as their hard work or skill level. If the outcomes are perceived as unfair, it can lead to negative outcomes, such as lower job performance. Therefore, workers assigned to higher-status offices who feel they are being rewarded fairly would be motivated to perform better than those assigned to lower-status offices who feel they are being unfairly treated.

Question 9

Thor would like to get his son to read more without compromising the child's intrinsic motivation to read.Which strategy could best achieve this?

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Providing a new book as a reward for reading another book can encourage reading while maintaining intrinsic motivation, as it focuses on the enjoyment and accomplishment of reading itself rather than external pressures or competition.

Question 10

______________Researchers suggest that investors are more influenced by news and stock market tips during periods of rising and falling prices than during periods of relative stability.This is consistent with social psychological research concerning

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The statement suggests that investors are more likely to be influenced by external sources (news and stock market tips) during times of instability, which can be explained by the social psychological processes of conformity (the tendency to follow the crowd) and social comparison (the comparison of oneself to others in the same situation).

Question 11

Cleon has always enjoyed making ceramic figurines for his colleagues.In return for a particular piece,a colleague gives him $100.Cleon's intrinsic motivation for making ceramic figurines is particularly likely to be undermined if he

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When Cleon perceives the money as controlling his behavior, it can undermine his intrinsic motivation because he may feel that he is making figurines for the money rather than for the enjoyment or satisfaction of the activity itself.

Question 12

In 2012,American women were paid 82 cents for every dollar men were paid.Which explanation below for this gender-based wage disparity is not one proposed by your text?

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The explanation regarding women exhibiting an interdependent or collectivist self-view and men valuing independence or individualism in the workplace is not typically proposed as a reason for gender-based wage disparity.

Question 13

Amiable and Kramer (2011)would argue that______________is one of the most important factors to motivation at work.

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Amiable and Kramer (2011) argue that making progress at work is one of the most important factors to motivation, as it provides a sense of achievement and forward movement.

Question 14

Which type of goal will be most effective in motivating a salesperson?

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Specific, challenging goals like "raise your sales by 50 percent" are more effective in motivating individuals as they provide a clear target and encourage effort and persistence.

Question 15

Lancelot would like to increase employee motivation and productivity.According to expectancy theory,which strategy would be most effective?

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Expectancy theory suggests that motivation is highest when employees believe their efforts will lead to desired performance and that performance will lead to valued rewards. A profit-sharing plan based on job performance aligns with this theory by linking performance to tangible rewards.

Question 16

According to research by Zhou and colleagues (2009),social rejection leads people to

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Research by Zhou and colleagues (2009) found that social rejection leads people to value money more, likely as a compensatory mechanism for the lack of social connections.

Question 17

Carmelo is an extremely talented basketball player and professional teams keep offering him lots of money to play__________________________________________for them.Though he doesn't particularly enjoy playing basketball,he continues to do so because of the money.In this situation,Carmelo is

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Carmelo is extrinsically motivated because he continues to play basketball primarily for the financial rewards, not for personal enjoyment or intrinsic satisfaction.

Question 18

______________Research by Vons and colleagues (2006)demonstrates the effects of leading participants to think about money.What is not one of those effects?

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Research by Vons and colleagues (2006) did not find that thinking about money leads people to encroach on the personal space of others. The study focused on how money priming affects social behavior, such as increased self-sufficiency and reduced prosocial behavior.

Question 19

The tendency for people to inflate the value of objects,good,or services they already own is called the

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The endowment effect is the tendency for people to inflate the value of objects, goods, or services they already own.

Question 20

Summer,the owner of a music box company,subscribes to equity theory.It is likely that she will be especially concerned that

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Equity theory focuses on fairness and justice in the workplace, suggesting that individuals are motivated when they perceive their input-to-output ratio is equal to others. Therefore, Summer would be concerned that those who contribute the most to the company receive the highest salaries, ensuring perceived fairness.

Quiz 13: Business