Course: BUSI 240-Liberty University
Test: Quiz 3
• Question 1
0 out of 2 points
The optimal difficulty level of a goal
Selected Answer: occurs when the employees work using alternate
work arrangements.
Response Feedback: One of the trickiest aspects of goal setting is
developing goals that are sufficiently but not overly challenging.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
________ potentially improves employee performance by increasing
motivation and clarifying role perceptions.
Selected Answer: Goal setting
Response Feedback: Goal setting is the process of motivating
employees and clarifying their role perceptions by establishing
performance objectives. Goal setting potentially improves employee
performance in two ways: (1) by amplifying the intensity and
persistence of effort and (2) by giving employees clearer role
perceptions so their effort is channeled toward behaviors that will
improve work performance.
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
, In expectancy theory, ________ expectancies are influenced by the
individual's belief that he or she can successfully complete the task.
Selected Answer: E-to-P
Response Feedback: E-to-P expectancies are influenced by the
individual's belief that he or she can successfully complete the task.
• Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Scenario B
Jessie and Paul have worked in the same office at DEF Insurance LLC
for 6 years. Jessie has always taken extra care to follow the office norms
and ensure that everyone has a happy and harmonious working
experience. Paul has been very driven during his years at DEF
Insurance, and though he started as an insurance agent, he has since been
promoted to the agency manager and proudly displays all of his awards
on the wall of his new office.
According to learned needs theory, Jessie most likely has a high
Selected Answer: need for comprehension.
Response Feedback: The need for affiliation is a learned need in which
people seek approval from others, conform to their wishes, and avoid
conflict and confrontation.
• Question 5
0 out of 2 points
People with a high need for affiliation tend to
Selected Answer: be more effective at allocating scarce resources.
Test: Quiz 3
• Question 1
0 out of 2 points
The optimal difficulty level of a goal
Selected Answer: occurs when the employees work using alternate
work arrangements.
Response Feedback: One of the trickiest aspects of goal setting is
developing goals that are sufficiently but not overly challenging.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
________ potentially improves employee performance by increasing
motivation and clarifying role perceptions.
Selected Answer: Goal setting
Response Feedback: Goal setting is the process of motivating
employees and clarifying their role perceptions by establishing
performance objectives. Goal setting potentially improves employee
performance in two ways: (1) by amplifying the intensity and
persistence of effort and (2) by giving employees clearer role
perceptions so their effort is channeled toward behaviors that will
improve work performance.
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
, In expectancy theory, ________ expectancies are influenced by the
individual's belief that he or she can successfully complete the task.
Selected Answer: E-to-P
Response Feedback: E-to-P expectancies are influenced by the
individual's belief that he or she can successfully complete the task.
• Question 4
0 out of 2 points
Scenario B
Jessie and Paul have worked in the same office at DEF Insurance LLC
for 6 years. Jessie has always taken extra care to follow the office norms
and ensure that everyone has a happy and harmonious working
experience. Paul has been very driven during his years at DEF
Insurance, and though he started as an insurance agent, he has since been
promoted to the agency manager and proudly displays all of his awards
on the wall of his new office.
According to learned needs theory, Jessie most likely has a high
Selected Answer: need for comprehension.
Response Feedback: The need for affiliation is a learned need in which
people seek approval from others, conform to their wishes, and avoid
conflict and confrontation.
• Question 5
0 out of 2 points
People with a high need for affiliation tend to
Selected Answer: be more effective at allocating scarce resources.
