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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?
- To achieve personal growth
- To pursue their passions
- For the social benefits
- For the money (correct)
According to Pinder's definition, what determines the direction of work-related behavior?
According to Pinder's definition, what determines the direction of work-related behavior?
- Set of energetic forces (correct)
- Inherent forces
- Intensity of effort
- Environmental forces
What is the formula for performance, according to the text?
What is the formula for performance, according to the text?
- Motivation + Ability = Performance
- Motivation x Ability = Performance (correct)
- Motivation - Ability = Performance
- Motivation / Ability = Performance
What is the primary focus of traditional approaches to motivation theories?
What is the primary focus of traditional approaches to motivation theories?
Why is it important to consider psychological theories in motivating staff?
Why is it important to consider psychological theories in motivating staff?
What is the role of inherent forces in work motivation, according to Pinder's definition?
What is the role of inherent forces in work motivation, according to Pinder's definition?
What is the relationship between motivation and ability, according to the text?
What is the relationship between motivation and ability, according to the text?
What is the purpose of examining psychological theories of motivation?
What is the purpose of examining psychological theories of motivation?
What is a potential drawback of goal-setting, according to Barsky (2008)?
What is a potential drawback of goal-setting, according to Barsky (2008)?
What is the primary focus of goal-setting?
What is the primary focus of goal-setting?
According to goal theory, what may people use to justify unethical behaviour?
According to goal theory, what may people use to justify unethical behaviour?
What is a key aspect of expectancy theory?
What is a key aspect of expectancy theory?
What is a 'new face' of work motivation, according to recent research?
What is a 'new face' of work motivation, according to recent research?
What is a potential drawback of focusing on achievement rather than process?
What is a potential drawback of focusing on achievement rather than process?
What is a key aspect of equity theory?
What is a key aspect of equity theory?
What is a potential consequence of displacing responsibility in goal-setting?
What is a potential consequence of displacing responsibility in goal-setting?
What is the primary relationship measured by the Expectancy (E) component?
What is the primary relationship measured by the Expectancy (E) component?
Which of the following is a way to increase motivation, according to Expectancy theory?
Which of the following is a way to increase motivation, according to Expectancy theory?
What is the formula for Motivation, according to Expectancy theory?
What is the formula for Motivation, according to Expectancy theory?
What is the primary focus of Goal-setting theory?
What is the primary focus of Goal-setting theory?
What is the primary outcome of multiplying the V, I, and E components, according to Expectancy theory?
What is the primary outcome of multiplying the V, I, and E components, according to Expectancy theory?
Which of the following is a limitation of Expectancy theory?
Which of the following is a limitation of Expectancy theory?
What is the primary method for strengthening the performance-reward link, according to Expectancy theory?
What is the primary method for strengthening the performance-reward link, according to Expectancy theory?
What is the conclusion of the Van Eerde & Thierry (1996) meta-analysis of 77 studies?
What is the conclusion of the Van Eerde & Thierry (1996) meta-analysis of 77 studies?
Which theory of motivation best explains the demotivation of the worker due to a coworker's higher salary?
Which theory of motivation best explains the demotivation of the worker due to a coworker's higher salary?
What motivates people in prosocial jobs?
What motivates people in prosocial jobs?
What is a major criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
What is a major criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory?
Why is the worker in the factory demotivated?
Why is the worker in the factory demotivated?
What challenge do theories of motivation face?
What challenge do theories of motivation face?
What is a limitation of research on motivation theories?
What is a limitation of research on motivation theories?
What is the role of the manager in motivating workers?
What is the role of the manager in motivating workers?
What is the relationship between motivation and individual differences?
What is the relationship between motivation and individual differences?
What are the three universal psychological needs according to Self-Determination Theory?
What are the three universal psychological needs according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the primary characteristic of intrinsically motivated work behaviour?
What is the primary characteristic of intrinsically motivated work behaviour?
What is the negative outcome of extrinsic motivation, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the negative outcome of extrinsic motivation, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the primary driver of motivation and performance, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the primary driver of motivation and performance, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the outcome of intrinsic motivation, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the outcome of intrinsic motivation, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the main implication of Self-Determination Theory for organisations?
What is the main implication of Self-Determination Theory for organisations?
Who are the primary authors of Self-Determination Theory?
Who are the primary authors of Self-Determination Theory?
What is the relationship between incentives and performance, according to Self-Determination Theory?
What is the relationship between incentives and performance, according to Self-Determination Theory?
SDT suggests that autonomy is a fundamental need, but only in Western cultures.
SDT suggests that autonomy is a fundamental need, but only in Western cultures.
Prosocial motivation theory suggests that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
Prosocial motivation theory suggests that people are motivated purely by self-interest.
SDT was developed by Grant and Hofmann.
SDT was developed by Grant and Hofmann.
Job characteristics, such as autonomy, are irrelevant to motivation, according to SDT.
Job characteristics, such as autonomy, are irrelevant to motivation, according to SDT.
Prosocial motivation theory proposes that people are motivated to harm others.
Prosocial motivation theory proposes that people are motivated to harm others.
SDT has been widely criticized for being too individualistic.
SDT has been widely criticized for being too individualistic.
Ariely et al.'s 2008 experiment showed that autonomy has no impact on motivation.
Ariely et al.'s 2008 experiment showed that autonomy has no impact on motivation.
Prosocial motivation theory is only applicable in the workplace.
Prosocial motivation theory is only applicable in the workplace.
Gmail was developed during Google's 10% time, not 20% time.
Gmail was developed during Google's 10% time, not 20% time.
Self-determination theory has limited evidence to support its claims.
Self-determination theory has limited evidence to support its claims.
