Feedback-seeking Culture

1. According to goal-setting theory, receiving feedback, whether positive or negative, is crucial for employees' performance because it:

A

Helps them achieve their goals effectively

B

Discourages them from making further efforts

C

Hinders their progress and motivation

D

Creates confusion and uncertainty

2. According to reinforcement theory, positive feedback is considered a form of positive reward that can be used to:

A

Punish undesirable behaviors

B

Eliminate organizational goals

C

Modify or reinforce behaviors

D

Decrease employee motivation

3. With reference to the second hypothesis H2 in the paper, which factor is hypothesized to be a significant positive predictor of task performance?

A

Feedback culture

B

Self-esteem

C

Exaggerated praise

D

Challenge-seeking behavior

4. The relationship between positive feedback and task performance was found in the paper to be:

A

Insignificant and weak

B

Strong and direct

C

Moderated by feedback-seeking culture

D

Not supported by existing literature

5. The interaction effect between positive feedback and feedback-seeking culture on task performance suggests that:

A

Positive feedback has no impact on task performance

B

Feedback-seeking culture is not related to task performance

C

Task performance is highest when there is congruency between positive feedback and feedback-seeking culture

D

The relationship between positive feedback and task performance is only significant in certain contexts

6. What is the difference between positive feedback and feedback-seeking culture?

A

Positive feedback is a specific type of feedback that is focused on the positive aspects of an employee's performance. Feedback-seeking culture is a broader term that refers to the overall environment in which feedback is given and received.

B

Positive feedback is always given by a manager, while feedback-seeking culture can be created by managers, peers, or even employees themselves.

C

Positive feedback is more likely to be effective in a feedback-seeking culture, but it can still be effective in a culture that is not feedback-supportive.

D

All of the above.

7. What are the implications of the study for managers?

A

Managers should focus on giving positive feedback to their employees.

B

Managers should create a feedback-seeking culture in their workplace.

C

Managers should do both of the above.

D

None of the above.