Question 1

Height, weight, and physique influences the human personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Herzberg, elements that are intrinsic in a job that promote job performance are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social factors. 
B)  Stimulus factors. 
C)  Motivation factors. 
D)  Hygiene factors. 
A)  Social factors. 
B)  Stimulus factors. 
C)  Motivation factors. 
D)  Hygiene factors.

Question 3

Herzberg would disagree with the notion that most employees are motivated primarily by money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The degree to which an employee can see how their work impacts others is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback. 
B)  Task identity. 
C)  Task significance. 
D)  Skill variety. 
A)  Feedback. 
B)  Task identity. 
C)  Task significance. 
D)  Skill variety.

Question 5

According to Aubrey Daniels' ABC guide for shaping behavior, it is imperative for supervisors to separate the behavior from the antecedents in order to identify the root cause of any behavioral issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Professors Hackman and Oldham, training employees with a variety of skills as opposed to one specialty will increase motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Successful supervisors reward employees based on which needs are currently driving the employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Theory Y supervisors have a limited view of employees' abilities and motivations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Parents who encourage autonomy and dependence give the child valuable lessons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Simon and Diana perform the same work. They are each paid the same, but Simon believes that Diana is paid more. In this case:

Accepted Answer

A)  Simon experiences negative inequity. 
B)  Diana experiences negative inequity. 
C)  Simon experiences overpayment inequity. 
D)  Inequity does not exist, because both Simon and Diana receive the same pay for the same work. 
A)  Simon experiences negative inequity. 
B)  Diana experiences negative inequity. 
C)  Simon experiences overpayment inequity. 
D)  Inequity does not exist, because both Simon and Diana receive the same pay for the same work.

Height, weight, and physique influences the human personality.

According to Herzberg, elements that are intrinsic in a job that promote job performance are:

Herzberg would disagree with the notion that most employees are motivated primarily by money.

The degree to which an employee can see how their work impacts others is known as:

According to Aubrey Daniels' ABC guide for shaping behavior, it is imperative for supervisors to separate the behavior from the antecedents in order to identify the root cause of any behavioral issue.

According to Professors Hackman and Oldham, training employees with a variety of skills as opposed to one specialty will increase motivation.

Successful supervisors reward employees based on which needs are currently driving the employee.

Theory Y supervisors have a limited view of employees' abilities and motivations.

Parents who encourage autonomy and dependence give the child valuable lessons.

Simon and Diana perform the same work. They are each paid the same, but Simon believes that Diana is paid more. In this case:

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 4: Motivational Principles As Applied to Supervision

Height, weight, and physique influences the human personality.

According to Herzberg, elements that are intrinsic in a job that promote job performance are:

Herzberg would disagree with the notion that most employees are motivated primarily by money.

The degree to which an employee can see how their work impacts others is known as:

According to Aubrey Daniels' ABC guide for shaping behavior, it is imperative for supervisors to separate the behavior from the antecedents in order to identify the root cause of any behavioral issue.

According to Professors Hackman and Oldham, training employees with a variety of skills as opposed to one specialty will increase motivation.

Successful supervisors reward employees based on which needs are currently driving the employee.

Theory Y supervisors have a limited view of employees' abilities and motivations.

Parents who encourage autonomy and dependence give the child valuable lessons.

Simon and Diana perform the same work. They are each paid the same, but Simon believes that Diana is paid more. In this case:

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Vital Link in Supervisory Management

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Organizing at the Departmental Level

The Supervisor and Employee Recruitment, Selection, Orientation and Training

Performance Management: Appraising, Coaching, Promoting, and Compensating

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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