30 Questions
What is inequity in the context of motivational theories?
When a person perceives they are receiving less than they are giving.
What is the main purpose of organizations providing rewards to their personnel, as mentioned in the text?
To motivate performance and encourage loyalty.
In the context of motivational theories, what does variable pay refer to?
Pay that is not permanent part of base pay.
What is the theory behind 'Pay for Performance' mentioned in the text?
Reinforcing desired behaviors and extinguishing undesired behaviors.
In the context of social exchange, what does 'Negative Inequity' imply?
Outcomes are less than inputs.
Based on the lectures, what is the primary reason for taxi drivers and warehouse plant workers being compared?
To understand differences in reward systems between different job types.
What is the key construct in Vroom's Expectancy Theory of Motivation that refers to the value or importance placed on a particular reward?
Valence
According to the Expectancy Model of Motivation, what does 'Instrumentality' refer to?
Belief that performance is related to rewards
In Expectancy Theory, what is the assumption that can lead to motivational problems if it exists?
Belief that effort will not result in performance
What motivational theory emphasizes the importance of 'Perceived value of reward' in the relationship between effort and performance?
Expectancy Model of Motivation
'Tend to explain intergroup bias in terms of various social psychological motivations' is a characteristic attributed to which type of theories?
Contemporary Theories of Work Motivation
What belief is crucial for motivation according to Vroom's Expectancy Theory of Motivation?
Belief that effort leads to performance
What is the main purpose of variable pay?
All of the above
How is variable pay different from salary?
Variable pay is given in addition to salary and is not paid in equal proportions throughout the year
What are the factors that create job dissatisfaction according to Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory?
Extrinsic factors
What is the purpose of linking variable pay to team work, safety, quality, or other metrics?
To recognize and reward employee contribution towards company goals beyond just productivity and profitability
In a piece work system, how is the pay calculated?
Pieces * Rate = Amount
Which of the following is NOT considered a motivator according to Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory?
Supervisors
According to the Two Factor Theory, which of the following falls under hygiene factors?
Working Conditions
What is the main advantage of a piece work system?
It is the simplest system and is easily understood by the worker
What should managers understand according to Implications of the Motivation Theory?
Motivating factors of employees
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of variable pay?
To provide a fixed, equal pay throughout the year
When does intrinsic motivation occur?
When acting without external rewards
What does Cognitive/Process Theories emphasize on?
The actual process of motivation
What is the difference between power and authority?
Power is the ability to control or direct others, while authority is the ability to influence others.
What are the three key elements of motivation according to the text?
Needs, drives, and incentives.
What is the primary purpose of motivation according to the text?
To accomplish desired goals.
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the definition of motivation provided in the text?
A process of rewarding and punishing employees.
What is the main reason why people are motivated to satisfy their needs according to the text?
To fulfill their physiological and psychological needs.
What is the definition of motivation?
Motivation is a process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals.
Test your knowledge on motivational theories discussed in Lecture 4 of the Organizational Business Functions I (OBFI) course. Questions cover topics like power, authority, and influence as explained by Sanjeeva Perera, Senior Academic Fellow.
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