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1Behavior that is reinforced after periods of time, with the time span varying from one time to the next is called
- Avariable-interval.
- Bcontinuous.
- Cfixed-ratio.
- Dvariable-ratio.
2Which of the following is NOT a dimension of self-efficacy?
- Avalue
- Bmagnitude
- Cstrength
- Dgenerality
3In the Equity Theory of Motivation, what is the meaning of "equity?"
- Athe monetary value of an organization
- Bownership
- Cbelief of fair treatment relative to others
- Dthe interest of the owner of stock in a corporation
4According to Victor Vroom, _______________ is the belief that performance will result in obtaining a particular reward.
- Avalence
- Bexpectency
- Cinstrumentality
- Dmagnitude
5What psychologist's work laid the foundation for the study of behavior modification?
- AIrvin D. Yalom
- BB. F. Skinner
- CViktor Frankl
- DAaron Beck
6Maslow helped to increase managers' awareness of the motivating potential of giving employees which of the following?
- Agreater responsibility, challenge, and continuous development
- Bsympathy
- C401K benefits
- Dmore vacation days
7Which type of reinforcer is most appropriate when a manager realizes he or she has been rewarding the wrong thing and wants to stop the behavior?
- Apositive reinforcement
- Bnegative reinforcement
- Cpunishment
- Dextinction
8According to the human relations approach, offering employees _____________ is the best way to enhance motivation in the workplace.
- Aflexible work schedules
- Bself-direction
- Cincreased compensation
- Dopportunities for advancement
9Which dimension of self-efficacy refers to beliefs about how confident the person is that the task can be accomplished?
- Astrength
- Bmagnitude
- Cgenerality
- Dspecifity
10A performance bonus is an example of which of the following?
- Apositive reinforcement
- Bnegative reinforcement
- Cpunishment
- Dextinction
11A person who feels equitably treated is motivated to ________
- Achange the way things are
- Bkeep things as they are
- Clook harder for signs of inequity
- Ddevote less effort to his or her work
12___________________ is the first step in the organizational behavior modification process.
- ADefining what can be improved
- BIdentifying the behaviors that you wish to change
- CIdentifying existing behavioral consequences
- DTracking the occurrence of the target behavior
13A key component of equity theory is that employees compare their own input/output ratios with the input/outcome ratios of other employees. What is the term for this phenomenon?
- Asocial contrast
- Bsocial comparison
- Cinterpersonal contrast
- Dsocial loafing
14Who developed scientific management?
- AFabio Duckstein
- BFerdinand Tucker
- CFrederick Taylor
- DFrancis Drake
15What term refers to a person's confidence in his or her ability to organize and execute the courses of action necessary to accomplish a specific task?
- Aself-esteem
- Bself-efficacy
- Cself-worth
- Dself-control
16Whose theory is the Hierarchy of Needs?
- AAbraham Maslow
- BClay Alderfer
- CDouglas McGregor
- DJohn Holland
17Which of the following is NOT a motivation factor in Herzberg's model?
- ARecognition
- BResponsibility
- CGrowth
- DJob Security
18What term refers to valuing control of situations and other people?
- Apower
- Bmanipulation
- Cobsession
- Dnone of these
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