Chpts 5&6

Question 1

Intuitors, in terms of learning, prefer:

Answer 1

Theoretical framework

Question 2

Reinforcement and punishment are administered through:

Answer 2

Positive or/and negative consequences

Question 3

Jung’s theory of personality differences has important implications for learning and subsequent behavior. Jung suggests that individuals have preferences for how they gather information. Which of the following is a key type of information gatherer according to Jung?

Answer 3

Intuitor

Question 4

As a supervisor you decide to use positive reinforcement to increase the probability that desires job performance will be repeated. All of the following are appropriate as positive reinforcement except:

Answer 4

No response or feedback when employee fails to complete task on time

Question 5

The motivation theory that holds that employee motivation is determined by the relief that a valued outcome will result from effort is called:

Answer 5

Expectancy theory

Question 6

Eustress most accurately reflects:

Answer 6

The positive side of stress which is healthy and normal

Question 7

The belief that performance is connected to rewards is known as:

Answer 7

Instrumentality

Question 8

The close linkage of____to performance under expectancy theory is crucial for enhancing motivation.

Answer 8

Rewards

Question 9

Assume you own and operate a small printing and specialty advertising business that employs 25 persons. With increased health care costs and related insurance premiums you are contemplating the cancellation of health and hospitalization insurance for your employees. Your decision may cause your employees to become greatly concerned about:

Answer 9

Safety and security needs

Question 10

The reliability of an effective performance appraisal system comes from:

Answer 10

Insuring that evaluations from multiple sources and at different times are captured over the course of the evaluation period