Question 1

What is flextime an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job sharing 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Modified work scheduling 
D)  Work sharing 
E)  Modified workplace planning 
A)  Job sharing 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Modified work scheduling 
D)  Work sharing 
E)  Modified workplace planning

Question 2

Which of these "big five" personality traits is an indication of how open or rigid a person is in terms of his or her beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Openness 
B)  Extraversion 
C)  Emotionality 
D)  Conscientiousness 
E)  Agreeableness 
A)  Openness 
B)  Extraversion 
C)  Emotionality 
D)  Conscientiousness 
E)  Agreeableness

Question 3

What is the term that reflects the extent of one's self awareness and ability to manage emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotional intelligence 
B)  Personality 
C)  Introversion 
D)  Openness 
E)  Emotionality 
A)  Emotional intelligence 
B)  Personality 
C)  Introversion 
D)  Openness 
E)  Emotionality

Question 4

Which of the following lists Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs in order, starting with the most basic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological, security, social, esteem, self-actualization 
B)  Social, security, physiological, esteem, self-actualization 
C)  Physiological, self-actualization, security, esteem, social 
D)  Physiological, esteem, security, social, self-actualization 
E)  Esteem, self-actualization, social, physiological, security 
A)  Physiological, security, social, esteem, self-actualization 
B)  Social, security, physiological, esteem, self-actualization 
C)  Physiological, self-actualization, security, esteem, social 
D)  Physiological, esteem, security, social, self-actualization 
E)  Esteem, self-actualization, social, physiological, security

Question 5

According to McClelland, which of the following represents the desire to control one's environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for power 
B)  The need for satisfaction 
C)  The need for achievement 
D)  The need for motivation 
E)  The need for affiliation 
A)  The need for power 
B)  The need for satisfaction 
C)  The need for achievement 
D)  The need for motivation 
E)  The need for affiliation

Question 6

How does expectancy theory explain employee motivation?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory suggests that people a

Question 7

Job rotation is a form of job enrichment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following helps explain why some people do not work as hard as they can when their salaries are based purely on seniority?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-factor theory 
B)  Maslow's hierarchy of human needs 
C)  Scientific management 
D)  Expectancy theory 
E)  Theory X and Theory Y 
A)  Two-factor theory 
B)  Maslow's hierarchy of human needs 
C)  Scientific management 
D)  Expectancy theory 
E)  Theory X and Theory Y

Question 9

According to Maslow's model, a set of needs will be a motivator until which of the following occurs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The needs are satisfied. 
B)  New needs are identified. 
C)  The person becomes self-motivated. 
D)  A supervisor changes the work. 
E)  The needs are replaced by hygiene factors. 
A)  The needs are satisfied. 
B)  New needs are identified. 
C)  The person becomes self-motivated. 
D)  A supervisor changes the work. 
E)  The needs are replaced by hygiene factors.

Question 10

Positive reinforcement is used when a company or manager provides a reward when employees exhibit desired behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When an employee sees themselves as a member of the team and can easily identify with the organization's mission, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational commitment 
B)  Psychological contracts 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Intention 
E)  Cognition 
A)  Organizational commitment 
B)  Psychological contracts 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Intention 
E)  Cognition

Question 12

What is the outcome when employees have positive attitudes towards their jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased cognitive dissonance 
B)  Decreased morale 
C)  Stronger intention 
D)  Limited commitment 
E)  Increased job satisfaction 
A)  Increased cognitive dissonance 
B)  Decreased morale 
C)  Stronger intention 
D)  Limited commitment 
E)  Increased job satisfaction

Question 13

Which of the following is based on the knowledge a person presumes to have about perceptions of truth and reality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affect 
B)  Intention 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Personality 
E)  Cognition 
A)  Affect 
B)  Intention 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Personality 
E)  Cognition

Question 14

Discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Accepted Answer

MBO is a system of collaborative goal se

Question 15

Which of the following best represent the personality attributes of someone who is considered to be an extrovert?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forgiving, understanding, and good natured 
B)  Organized, systematics, and self-disciplined 
C)  Calm, resilient, and secure 
D)  Sociable, assertive, and open to new relationships 
E)  Curious, willing to listen to new ideas, and willing to change their own beliefs 
A)  Forgiving, understanding, and good natured 
B)  Organized, systematics, and self-disciplined 
C)  Calm, resilient, and secure 
D)  Sociable, assertive, and open to new relationships 
E)  Curious, willing to listen to new ideas, and willing to change their own beliefs

Question 16

The essence behind management by objectives (MBO)is that performance goals are used to direct and motivate behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person's self-efficacy is a belief about their extent of power and status within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If an employee has a tendency to focus on relatively few tasks at one time, what type of personality trait is considered to be high?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Emotionality 
D)  Extraversion 
E)  Openness 
A)  Agreeableness 
B)  Conscientiousness 
C)  Emotionality 
D)  Extraversion 
E)  Openness

Question 19

According to many experts, motivational impact is the biggest advantage of MBO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which behavior modification choice links a negative action with a negative consequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Performance measurement 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Regression 
D)  Social learning 
E)  Management by objectives 
A)  Performance measurement 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Regression 
D)  Social learning 
E)  Management by objectives

What is flextime an example of?

Which of these "big five" personality traits is an indication of how open or rigid a person is in terms of his or her beliefs?

What is the term that reflects the extent of one's self awareness and ability to manage emotions?

Which of the following lists Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs in order, starting with the most basic?

According to McClelland, which of the following represents the desire to control one's environment?

How does expectancy theory explain employee motivation?

Job rotation is a form of job enrichment.

Which of the following helps explain why some people do not work as hard as they can when their salaries are based purely on seniority?

According to Maslow's model, a set of needs will be a motivator until which of the following occurs?

Positive reinforcement is used when a company or manager provides a reward when employees exhibit desired behaviors.

When an employee sees themselves as a member of the team and can easily identify with the organization's mission, what is the result?

What is the outcome when employees have positive attitudes towards their jobs?

Which of the following is based on the knowledge a person presumes to have about perceptions of truth and reality?

Discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Which of the following best represent the personality attributes of someone who is considered to be an extrovert?

The essence behind management by objectives (MBO)is that performance goals are used to direct and motivate behavior.

A person's self-efficacy is a belief about their extent of power and status within the organization.

If an employee has a tendency to focus on relatively few tasks at one time, what type of personality trait is considered to be high?

According to many experts, motivational impact is the biggest advantage of MBO.

Which behavior modification choice links a negative action with a negative consequence?

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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Exam 8: Employee Behavior and Motivation

What is flextime an example of?

Which of these "big five" personality traits is an indication of how open or rigid a person is in terms of his or her beliefs?

What is the term that reflects the extent of one's self awareness and ability to manage emotions?

Which of the following lists Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs in order, starting with the most basic?

According to McClelland, which of the following represents the desire to control one's environment?

How does expectancy theory explain employee motivation?

Job rotation is a form of job enrichment.

Which of the following helps explain why some people do not work as hard as they can when their salaries are based purely on seniority?

According to Maslow's model, a set of needs will be a motivator until which of the following occurs?

Positive reinforcement is used when a company or manager provides a reward when employees exhibit desired behaviors.

When an employee sees themselves as a member of the team and can easily identify with the organization's mission, what is the result?

What is the outcome when employees have positive attitudes towards their jobs?

Which of the following is based on the knowledge a person presumes to have about perceptions of truth and reality?

Discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Which of the following best represent the personality attributes of someone who is considered to be an extrovert?

The essence behind management by objectives (MBO)is that performance goals are used to direct and motivate behavior.

A person's self-efficacy is a belief about their extent of power and status within the organization.

If an employee has a tendency to focus on relatively few tasks at one time, what type of personality trait is considered to be high?

According to many experts, motivational impact is the biggest advantage of MBO.

Which behavior modification choice links a negative action with a negative consequence?

The U.S. Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology (IT)for Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

Filters