Ch8 Verified Test Bank Attribution Theory And Motivation - Updated Test Bank | Org Behavior 4e Borkowski by Nancy Borkowski. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 8: Attribution Theory and Motivation
True/False
- An attribution is a causal explanation for an event or behavior.
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- Instrumental aggression describes behaviors targeted at obtaining a goal that the employing organization is not providing.
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- Attributions are always an accurate reflection of reality.
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4. Organizational rules and norms can cause learned helplessness among employees.
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5. People who are non-resilient are likely to err in their attributions and are prone to blame others or themselves for their failures.
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6. If failures are caused by unstable internal forces, such as insufficient effort, it is important for employees to make that attribution even if it is not the most desirable short-term conclusion.
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Multiple Choice
7. Because __________________ among employees is generally good for overall organizational effectiveness, it is helpful to understand the cognitive processes that help foster this state of heightened motivation.
[1] Equity
[2] Learned helplessness
[3] Empowerment
[4] Aggression
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8. Which attribution refers to a state of heightened motivation that is focused on an undesirable behavior or goal?
[1] Learned helplessness
[2] Aggression
[3] Empowerment
[4] Resilience
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9. If an employee repeatedly fails at a task because they do not have the skills or knowledge to complete the task effectively, they will likely develop:
[1] Optimistic attribution style
[2] Learned Helplessness
[3] Hostile attribution style
[4] Resilience
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10. Dr. Davis made a medication error on a patient. Dr. Davis responds by telling himself, “I’m so stupid, I’ll never get it right!” Which most accurately describes his attribution?
[1] Internal, stable
[2] Internal, unstable
[3] External, stable
[4] External, unstable
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