PSYC 3050 FINAL EXAM WALSH LSU
Motivation - Answers -a force that drives people to behave in a way that energizes,
directs and sustains their work behavior
Positive Work Environment - Answers -1.Positive values
2.Relaxed and productive atmosphere
3.Commitment to excellence
4.Open and honest communication
5.Cooperation, support and empowerment
6.Sense of humor
7.Compassion, respect and understanding
8.Flexibility
9.Positive reinforcement
10.Emphasis on health, family, and environment
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs argued that - Answers -humans are motivated first by
lower-order needs and that when those needs are met, higher-order needs become
more important as motivators of behavior.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answers -physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem,
self-actualization
Alderfer's ERG Theory - Answers -Theory of motivation focusing on the subjective
states of need, satisfaction, and desire
Goal Setting Theory - Answers -method of increasing performance in which employees
are given specific performance goals to aim for
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory - Answers -Suggests motivators like recognition,
interesting work, responsibility, reinforcement for work well done, and potential
advancement are what lead employees to be satisfied with and motivated by their jobs
Equity Theory - Answers -Based on the notion that we compare the ratio of what we
bring to the situation (inputs) and what we get out of the situation (outcome) with what
others bring to and get out of the same situation
SMART goals - Answers -Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
Specific (SMART Goals) - Answers -The more specific the goal, the greater the
productivity
Measurable (SMART Goals) - Answers -Ensure there is a way to measure the goal,
whether or not it was attained
, Attainable (SMART Goals) - Answers -Properly set goals are high but attainable
Relevant (SMART Goals) - Answers -relevant to the work you are performing
Time-Bound (SMART Goals) - Answers -Goals work best when there is a time frame
for their completion
Expectancy Theory - Answers -Individual's belief about the likelihood of achieving a
desired performance level when exerting a certain amount of effort
Job Characteristics Theory - Answers -Motivation is determined by the joint effects of
individual differences in personality and characteristics of the jobs
Job Satisfaction - Answers -Positive attitude or emotional state resulting from the
appraisal of one's job or job experience
Affective Disposition - Answers -Individuals respond to the world in a positive way,
while others respond in a negative way
Job Attitude - Answers -degree of positive or negative feeling or belief a person has
toward a job
Antecedent - Answers -Characteristics or factors that lead to job satisfaction
Antecedents - Answers -job characteristics, individual/personal characteristics, social
factors, growth opportunities
Job Characteristics - Answers -skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy,
feedback, workload
Individual/Personal Characteristics - Answers -affective disposition, genetics, and self-
esteem
Genetics - Answers -may influence the way in which individuals respond to their work
contexts
Self-Esteem - Answers -How people view themselves directly affects how they
experience their jobs and their lives.
Organizational Justice - Answers -Role of fairness in the workplace
Organizational Commitment - Answers -Psychological attachment that binds an
employee to the organization; 2nd most studied attitude in the workplace
Affective Commitment - Answers -Emotional attachment to an organization,
characterized by a strong belief in and acceptance of the organization's goals and
Motivation - Answers -a force that drives people to behave in a way that energizes,
directs and sustains their work behavior
Positive Work Environment - Answers -1.Positive values
2.Relaxed and productive atmosphere
3.Commitment to excellence
4.Open and honest communication
5.Cooperation, support and empowerment
6.Sense of humor
7.Compassion, respect and understanding
8.Flexibility
9.Positive reinforcement
10.Emphasis on health, family, and environment
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs argued that - Answers -humans are motivated first by
lower-order needs and that when those needs are met, higher-order needs become
more important as motivators of behavior.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Answers -physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem,
self-actualization
Alderfer's ERG Theory - Answers -Theory of motivation focusing on the subjective
states of need, satisfaction, and desire
Goal Setting Theory - Answers -method of increasing performance in which employees
are given specific performance goals to aim for
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory - Answers -Suggests motivators like recognition,
interesting work, responsibility, reinforcement for work well done, and potential
advancement are what lead employees to be satisfied with and motivated by their jobs
Equity Theory - Answers -Based on the notion that we compare the ratio of what we
bring to the situation (inputs) and what we get out of the situation (outcome) with what
others bring to and get out of the same situation
SMART goals - Answers -Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
Specific (SMART Goals) - Answers -The more specific the goal, the greater the
productivity
Measurable (SMART Goals) - Answers -Ensure there is a way to measure the goal,
whether or not it was attained
, Attainable (SMART Goals) - Answers -Properly set goals are high but attainable
Relevant (SMART Goals) - Answers -relevant to the work you are performing
Time-Bound (SMART Goals) - Answers -Goals work best when there is a time frame
for their completion
Expectancy Theory - Answers -Individual's belief about the likelihood of achieving a
desired performance level when exerting a certain amount of effort
Job Characteristics Theory - Answers -Motivation is determined by the joint effects of
individual differences in personality and characteristics of the jobs
Job Satisfaction - Answers -Positive attitude or emotional state resulting from the
appraisal of one's job or job experience
Affective Disposition - Answers -Individuals respond to the world in a positive way,
while others respond in a negative way
Job Attitude - Answers -degree of positive or negative feeling or belief a person has
toward a job
Antecedent - Answers -Characteristics or factors that lead to job satisfaction
Antecedents - Answers -job characteristics, individual/personal characteristics, social
factors, growth opportunities
Job Characteristics - Answers -skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy,
feedback, workload
Individual/Personal Characteristics - Answers -affective disposition, genetics, and self-
esteem
Genetics - Answers -may influence the way in which individuals respond to their work
contexts
Self-Esteem - Answers -How people view themselves directly affects how they
experience their jobs and their lives.
Organizational Justice - Answers -Role of fairness in the workplace
Organizational Commitment - Answers -Psychological attachment that binds an
employee to the organization; 2nd most studied attitude in the workplace
Affective Commitment - Answers -Emotional attachment to an organization,
characterized by a strong belief in and acceptance of the organization's goals and
