CPM Motivation Theories & Employee Engagement 2

Question 1

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three core psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

Accepted Answer

Self-Determination Theory

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Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

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Goal-Setting Theory

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Reinforcement Theory

Question 2

According to Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory, which characteristic of goals is MOST associated with higher performance?

Accepted Answer

Goals that are specific and challenging

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Goals that are broad and flexible

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Goals set entirely by senior management

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Goals with no performance feedback

Question 3

A manager uses praise and recognition immediately after an employee completes a task correctly. This approach is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement

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Punishment

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Extinction

Question 4

Which of the following is a key indicator of high employee engagement as measured in organizational research?

Accepted Answer

Employees who invest discretionary effort and advocate for the organization

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Employees who comply with all rules but rarely volunteer extra effort

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Employees who actively look for new jobs but remain productive

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Employees who avoid conflict and maintain neutrality

Question 5

A CPM candidate is designing a recognition program. Which motivational principle suggests that recognition is most effective when it is immediate and specific?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement Theory

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Equity Theory

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ERG Theory

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Two-Factor Theory

Question 6

In McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory, a high need for affiliation (nAff) is MOST likely to cause problems in which managerial role?

Accepted Answer

Disciplinary decision-maker

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Strategic planner

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Team facilitator

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Employee coach

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'job enrichment' as a motivational strategy?

Accepted Answer

Increasing an employee's responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities for growth

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Adding more tasks of similar difficulty to an employee's role

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Rotating employees through different departments regularly

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Offering higher pay to retain top performers