MGT 291 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What is expectancy theory? - Answer- A motivation theory stating that effort leads to
performance, which leads to outcomes, with three key components: expectancy,
instrumentality, and valence.
What is goal-setting theory? - Answer- A theory that emphasizes the importance of
specific and difficult goals, along with feedback, to enhance performance.
What is equity theory? - Answer- A motivation theory that says that motivation is
influenced by perceived fairness in input/outcome ratios compared to others.
What is psychological empowerment? - Answer- Intrinsic motivation derived from
meaning, competence, self-determination, and impact.
What are the types of trust? - Answer- Disposition-based (personality trait), cognition-
based (ability, benevolence, integrity), and affect-based (emotional bond).
What are the four types of justice? - Answer- Distributive (fairness of outcomes),
procedural (fairness of processes), interpersonal (fair treatment), and informational (fair
communication).
What is the four-component model of ethics? - Answer- It includes moral awareness,
moral judgment, moral intent, and ethical behavior.
What is corporate social responsibility? - Answer- The practice of businesses
considering the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their operations.
What are the methods of learning? - Answer- Reinforcement (behavior-consequence
link), observational learning (modeling others' behaviors), and goal orientations
(learning, performance-prove, performance-avoid).
What is programmed decision-making? - Answer- Automatic decision-making based on
established rules or procedures.
What are the two primary outcomes of Organizational Behavior? - Answer- Job
performance (how well employees do their job) and organizational commitment
(whether they remain with the company).
ANSWERS ALL CORRECT
What is expectancy theory? - Answer- A motivation theory stating that effort leads to
performance, which leads to outcomes, with three key components: expectancy,
instrumentality, and valence.
What is goal-setting theory? - Answer- A theory that emphasizes the importance of
specific and difficult goals, along with feedback, to enhance performance.
What is equity theory? - Answer- A motivation theory that says that motivation is
influenced by perceived fairness in input/outcome ratios compared to others.
What is psychological empowerment? - Answer- Intrinsic motivation derived from
meaning, competence, self-determination, and impact.
What are the types of trust? - Answer- Disposition-based (personality trait), cognition-
based (ability, benevolence, integrity), and affect-based (emotional bond).
What are the four types of justice? - Answer- Distributive (fairness of outcomes),
procedural (fairness of processes), interpersonal (fair treatment), and informational (fair
communication).
What is the four-component model of ethics? - Answer- It includes moral awareness,
moral judgment, moral intent, and ethical behavior.
What is corporate social responsibility? - Answer- The practice of businesses
considering the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their operations.
What are the methods of learning? - Answer- Reinforcement (behavior-consequence
link), observational learning (modeling others' behaviors), and goal orientations
(learning, performance-prove, performance-avoid).
What is programmed decision-making? - Answer- Automatic decision-making based on
established rules or procedures.
What are the two primary outcomes of Organizational Behavior? - Answer- Job
performance (how well employees do their job) and organizational commitment
(whether they remain with the company).
