Question 1

Maitlyn has discovered that almost all of her co-workers are just there to collect a paycheck, and few of them feel as though they are motivated intrinsically. Maitlyn feels she should bring this to the attention of upper management so they can make some changes. Define psychological empowerment, and using Maitlyn's situation, identify the four concepts that can make work tasks intrinsically motivating, and explain each concept.

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Question 2

Identify and explain the mathematical formula for expectancy theory. Construct an example from your own life to illustrate this theory.

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Question 3

What is the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation? Give some examples of outcomes associated with each of these. Are you more motivated by extrinsic or intrinsic outcomes? Explain, using examples from your own life.

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Question 4

Describe equity theory. What are the three general possibilities that can result from the comparison of the ratio of outcomes and inputs to the ratio of some comparison other? Describe a situation when you experienced a sense of inequity, and relate your response to that situation.

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Question 5

Loren wants to implement a new compensation plan in his growing pre-fabricated housing business. He has been using profit-sharing, but he did not see the productivity gains he was hoping for. Identify and explain individual-, unit-, and organization-focused compensation plan elements, and explain which method might be a good choice for Loren to use.

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Question 6

At Drone Craft Industries, several people are feeling that things are not fair. Reva works harder than Brit, but Brit gets first choice on vacation dates and earns more bonus pay. Benny slacks off, but the boss likes him, so he gets better assignments than Lanie, the team member who works next to him and works harder than Benny ever has. Identify and explain the possible outcomes of equity theory comparisons and ways to restore the balance for each outcome. Then, identify the situations Reva and Benny are in, and suggest how they might feel and what they might do about it.

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Question 7

Melissa has noticed that people in her office lack commitment to their goals. Each year goals are set and then ignored. Describe some strategies for fostering goal commitment that Melissa could use in her office.

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Question 8

How do employees make the choices that take them in the "right direction"? Justify your answer with the help of expectancy theory.

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Question 9

Define and explain motivation and its forces.

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Question 10

Identify and explain the acronym S.M.A.R.T. as used in goal setting theory. Give an example of a S.M.A.R.T. goal from your own life.

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Question 11

Which of the following is a unit-focused compensation plan element?
A) merit pay
B) lump-sum bonus
C) gainsharing
D) profit sharing
E) piece-rate

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Gainsharing is a bonus received for meeting unit goals for criteria controllable by employees.

Question 12

Iggy has seen what he feels is too much turnover in the work force at his distillery. He wants to see his workers perform better and demonstrate a better commitment to the organization. Explain how motivation relates to job performance and organizational commitment, and give some examples of what Iggy can do to boost performance and commitment.

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Question 13

Freddie needs to set goals for his team of real estate agents. Freddie wants the goals to improve task performance for his team. Use Freddie's situation to identify and explain the factors that alter the effects of goal setting on task performance.

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Question 14

Martha was assigned to present the bank's financial statement to its shareholders. The management chose Martha because she was good at negotiating and had the skills to tackle any question thrown her way. Although Martha was not confident in the beginning, she managed to pull it off with ease. Using Martha as an example, define self-efficacy and identify and explain its determinants.

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Quiz 6: Motivation