WGU C715 Organizational
Behavior (LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027)
MULTIPLE QUESTION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER {GRADE A}
Which theory of motivation focuses on 5 levels of needs, and further separates those
needs by lower-order needs and higher-order needs?
Choose 1 answer
McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
McClelland's Theory of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory - Correct answer Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Manager A supervises 10 district units with 100 employees and receives $100,000 in
compensation. Manager B supervises 5 district units with 50 employees and also
receives $100,000 in compensation. Manager A is upset by this relationship and is
looking for a new job.
,Which theory explains A's motivation to look for a new job?
Equity theory
Inequity theory
Perception theory
Perceptual fairness theory - Correct answer Equity theory
A manager challenged an employee to produce an average of 24 assemblies each day
for a week. This production goal was higher than the employee had ever achieved
during any week. The manager gave the employee a tally sheet to mark after each
assembly was completed.
Considering the goal-setting theory of motivation, the manager was counting on which
factors to influence the employee to achieve the production goal?
Choose 1 answer
,Challenge and direction
Feedback and reflection
Specificity and feedback
Challenge and power - Correct answer Specificity and feedback
Which stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by developing
close relationships and cohesiveness?
Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing - Correct answer Norming
What defines a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to a person occupying a
given position in a social unit?
Choose 1 answer
Group role
, Group norm
Group status
Group conformity - Correct answer Group role
Which type of group is defined by the organization's structure?
Unified group
Formal group
Informal group
Designated group - Correct answer Formal group
Management has noticed that the quality improvement work group is struggling
because members seem to be working in different directions.
Which suggested action can the company take to increase group cohesiveness?
Make the group larger
Physically isolate the group
Behavior (LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027)
MULTIPLE QUESTION WITH VERIFIED
ANSWER {GRADE A}
Which theory of motivation focuses on 5 levels of needs, and further separates those
needs by lower-order needs and higher-order needs?
Choose 1 answer
McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
McClelland's Theory of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory - Correct answer Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Manager A supervises 10 district units with 100 employees and receives $100,000 in
compensation. Manager B supervises 5 district units with 50 employees and also
receives $100,000 in compensation. Manager A is upset by this relationship and is
looking for a new job.
,Which theory explains A's motivation to look for a new job?
Equity theory
Inequity theory
Perception theory
Perceptual fairness theory - Correct answer Equity theory
A manager challenged an employee to produce an average of 24 assemblies each day
for a week. This production goal was higher than the employee had ever achieved
during any week. The manager gave the employee a tally sheet to mark after each
assembly was completed.
Considering the goal-setting theory of motivation, the manager was counting on which
factors to influence the employee to achieve the production goal?
Choose 1 answer
,Challenge and direction
Feedback and reflection
Specificity and feedback
Challenge and power - Correct answer Specificity and feedback
Which stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by developing
close relationships and cohesiveness?
Forming
Norming
Storming
Performing - Correct answer Norming
What defines a set of expected behavior patterns attributed to a person occupying a
given position in a social unit?
Choose 1 answer
Group role
, Group norm
Group status
Group conformity - Correct answer Group role
Which type of group is defined by the organization's structure?
Unified group
Formal group
Informal group
Designated group - Correct answer Formal group
Management has noticed that the quality improvement work group is struggling
because members seem to be working in different directions.
Which suggested action can the company take to increase group cohesiveness?
Make the group larger
Physically isolate the group
