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Which job characteristic is most closely related to the 'experienced responsibility' critical psychological state?
Which job characteristic is most closely related to the 'experienced responsibility' critical psychological state?
- Task significance
- Feedback from job
- Autonomy (correct)
- Task identity
What is the primary outcome of enacting the critical psychological states?
What is the primary outcome of enacting the critical psychological states?
- Increased job satisfaction
- Improved work performance
- Increased employee motivation, satisfaction, and performance (correct)
- Decreased employee motivation
Which of the following job characteristics is most closely related to the 'experienced meaningfulness' critical psychological state?
Which of the following job characteristics is most closely related to the 'experienced meaningfulness' critical psychological state?
- Feedback from job
- Any combination of the first three job characteristics (correct)
- Task significance
- Autonomy
What is the primary reason why the five job characteristics motivate employees?
What is the primary reason why the five job characteristics motivate employees?
What is the main purpose of the Job Characteristics Model (JCM)?
What is the main purpose of the Job Characteristics Model (JCM)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five core job characteristics identified by the Job Characteristics Model (JCM)?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five core job characteristics identified by the Job Characteristics Model (JCM)?
What is the primary outcome of the 'experienced meaningfulness' critical psychological state?
What is the primary outcome of the 'experienced meaningfulness' critical psychological state?
What is the primary purpose of the 'feedback from job' job characteristic?
What is the primary purpose of the 'feedback from job' job characteristic?
Which of the following is an example of the 'task significance' job characteristic?
Which of the following is an example of the 'task significance' job characteristic?
What is the relationship between the five job characteristics and the critical psychological states?
What is the relationship between the five job characteristics and the critical psychological states?
What is the primary reason people go to work, according to the Gallup survey?
What is the primary reason people go to work, according to the Gallup survey?
What is the definition of work motivation, according to Pinder (1998)?
What is the definition of work motivation, according to Pinder (1998)?
What is the relationship between motivation, ability, and performance, according to the equation?
What is the relationship between motivation, ability, and performance, according to the equation?
What is the primary reason for looking at psychological theories to motivate staff?
What is the primary reason for looking at psychological theories to motivate staff?
What is the primary focus of the definition of work motivation?
What is the primary focus of the definition of work motivation?
What is the main purpose of understanding work motivation?
What is the main purpose of understanding work motivation?
What is the primary focus of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory in the context of work motivation?
What is the primary focus of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory in the context of work motivation?
What is the key assumption underlying the Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
What is the key assumption underlying the Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
Which of the following is a strength of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
Which of the following is a strength of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
What is a potential limitation of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
What is a potential limitation of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
How does the Hierarchy of Needs Theory suggest that needs are fulfilled?
How does the Hierarchy of Needs Theory suggest that needs are fulfilled?
What is a key implication of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory for workplace motivation?
What is a key implication of the Hierarchy of Needs Theory for workplace motivation?
What is the primary motivation behind an individual's desire for fairness in the workplace according to Equity Theory?
What is the primary motivation behind an individual's desire for fairness in the workplace according to Equity Theory?
What is the outcome of an individual perceiving equity in their work environment?
What is the outcome of an individual perceiving equity in their work environment?
What is the result of overpayment in the context of Equity Theory?
What is the result of overpayment in the context of Equity Theory?
What is the basis for an individual's perception of equity according to Equity Theory?
What is the basis for an individual's perception of equity according to Equity Theory?
Who is the researcher associated with the development of Equity Theory?
Who is the researcher associated with the development of Equity Theory?
What is the consequence of perceiving inequity in the workplace according to Equity Theory?
What is the consequence of perceiving inequity in the workplace according to Equity Theory?
According to Expectancy Theory, what is the main reason people are motivated to work?
According to Expectancy Theory, what is the main reason people are motivated to work?
What is the formula for Motivational Force (MF) in Expectancy Theory?
What is the formula for Motivational Force (MF) in Expectancy Theory?
What does the Valence (V) term in Expectancy Theory represent?
What does the Valence (V) term in Expectancy Theory represent?
What is the range of values for the Valence (V) term in Expectancy Theory?
What is the range of values for the Valence (V) term in Expectancy Theory?
Who is the author of the Expectancy Theory, which proposes that motivation is understood in the form of a mathematical equation?
Who is the author of the Expectancy Theory, which proposes that motivation is understood in the form of a mathematical equation?
What are the three components of the Expectancy Theory equation?
What are the three components of the Expectancy Theory equation?
What is a potential negative consequence of goal-setting in the workplace?
What is a potential negative consequence of goal-setting in the workplace?
What is a key limitation of goal theory in the context of work motivation?
What is a key limitation of goal theory in the context of work motivation?
Which of the following is a key difference between goal theory and self-determination theory?
Which of the following is a key difference between goal theory and self-determination theory?
What is the primary reason why goal-setting can lead to a displacement of responsibility?
What is the primary reason why goal-setting can lead to a displacement of responsibility?
According to Barsky (2008), what is a potential negative consequence of goal-setting?
According to Barsky (2008), what is a potential negative consequence of goal-setting?
What is a key difference between goal theory and equity theory?
What is a key difference between goal theory and equity theory?
What is a potential negative consequence of focusing on achievement rather than process?
What is a potential negative consequence of focusing on achievement rather than process?
Which of the following is a key similarity between goal theory and self-determination theory?
Which of the following is a key similarity between goal theory and self-determination theory?
What is the primary reason why goal-setting can lead to a misrepresentation of performance?
What is the primary reason why goal-setting can lead to a misrepresentation of performance?
What is a key characteristic of goal-setting?
What is a key characteristic of goal-setting?
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