Motivation Basics
This term is defined as energetic forces that originate inside and outside an employee and determine direction, intensity, and persistence of effort.
Motivation
These are the three beliefs of expectancy theory.
expectancy, instrumentality, and valence
This reflects an energy rooted in the belief that tasks contribute to a larger purpose.
psychological empowerment
This is considered the most important concept applied in organizations when it comes to motivation.
the design of compensation systems
Who one the last Super Bowl
Seahawks
Motivation has a strong correlation with job performance.
true
This theory says motivation depends not only on your situation but also on what happens to others.
equity theory
This is the feeling that you have choice and control over your tasks
self determination
This increase to base salary is made according to performance evaluation ratings.
merit pay
What pop artist generated the most streams in 2025
Bad Bunny
This type of correlation does motivation have with organizational commitment.
moderate (.3)
According to goal setting theory, these two qualities make goals strong predictors of performance.
specific and difficult
This is the belief in your ability to perform a task.
competence (or self-efficacy)
This pay system provides a specified rate for each unit produced or sold.
piece-rate
How many states in the US start with the letter M
8
This theory states that goals are the primary drivers of the intensity and persistence of effort.
goal setting theory
This term describes the degree to which a task’s information and actions are complicated.
task complexity
Rewards are considered fair when this ratio matches a relevant comparison other’s ratio
outcomes to inputs
This bonus is given for meeting unit goals such as department or plant goals.
gainsharing
Where will the Summer Olympics be hosted in 2028
Los Angeles
This concept has the strongest relationship with job performance when compared to other motivation-related variables.
self efficacy
This internal tension results from being overrewarded or underrewarded.
equity distress
This occurs when employees reevaluate the inputs they bring to a job in response to inequity.
cognitive distortion
This bonus is paid when company earnings exceed a minimum level, based on profits.
profit sharing
How tall is Cohen in centimeters
175