Question 1

The theory which emphasizes the fact that the perceived value of a reward is determined by both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Porter-Lawler theory of motivation 
B) equity theory 
C) expectancy theory 
D) acquired need theory 
E) needs-goal theory 
A) Porter-Lawler theory of motivation 
B) equity theory 
C) expectancy theory 
D) acquired need theory 
E) needs-goal theory

Question 2

Content theories of motivation ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are explanations that emphasize peoples' internal characteristics 
B) are explanations that emphasize how individuals are motivated 
C) include the needs-goal theory and the Vroom expectancy theory of motivation 
D) include Skinner's work on behavior modification 
E) can collectively be used to identify all human needs 
A) are explanations that emphasize peoples' internal characteristics 
B) are explanations that emphasize how individuals are motivated 
C) include the needs-goal theory and the Vroom expectancy theory of motivation 
D) include Skinner's work on behavior modification 
E) can collectively be used to identify all human needs

Question 3

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has been criticized because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it is questionable whether human needs can be arranged in such a hierarchy 
B) the model is too complicated 
C) no one ever reaches self-actualization 
D) research suggests that esteem needs should be above all other needs 
E) it is too objective a description of human needs 
A) it is questionable whether human needs can be arranged in such a hierarchy 
B) the model is too complicated 
C) no one ever reaches self-actualization 
D) research suggests that esteem needs should be above all other needs 
E) it is too objective a description of human needs

Question 4

The process of increasing the number of operations an individual performs in a job is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) team management 
B) job enlargement 
C) job enrichment 
D) cross training 
E) job rotation 
A) team management 
B) job enlargement 
C) job enrichment 
D) cross training 
E) job rotation

Question 5

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,an individual who is greatly motivated to influence others and to assume responsibility for subordinates' behavior has a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high need for achievement 
B) low need for security 
C) high need for power 
D) low need for safety 
E) high need for affiliation 
A) high need for achievement 
B) low need for security 
C) high need for power 
D) low need for safety 
E) high need for affiliation

Question 6

In reality,managers do not motivate people.Rather,they create environments in which organization members motivate themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for satisfying interpersonal relationships is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) esteem need 
B) existence need 
C) growth need 
D) emotional need 
E) relatedness need 
A) esteem need 
B) existence need 
C) growth need 
D) emotional need 
E) relatedness need

Question 8

A self-actualization need ________.

Accepted Answer

A) relates to the normal functioning of the body 
B) reflects a person's desire to be accepted by others 
C) relates to the individual's desire to be free from harm,including both bodily and economic disaster 
D) refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses 
E) is divided into self-respect and respect from others 
A) relates to the normal functioning of the body 
B) reflects a person's desire to be accepted by others 
C) relates to the individual's desire to be free from harm,including both bodily and economic disaster 
D) refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses 
E) is divided into self-respect and respect from others

Question 9

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which one of the following needs includes the needs for water,food,rest,shelter,and air?

Accepted Answer

A) social 
B) physiological 
C) security 
D) psychological 
E) esteem 
A) social 
B) physiological 
C) security 
D) psychological 
E) esteem

Question 10

What are the basic categories of needs identified by Clayton Alderfer in his ERG theory?

Accepted Answer

A) esteem,relatedness,and goal 
B) existence,relatedness,and growth 
C) existence,recognition,and growth 
D) esteem,recognition,and goal 
E) existence,relatedness,and goal 
A) esteem,relatedness,and goal 
B) existence,relatedness,and growth 
C) existence,recognition,and growth 
D) esteem,recognition,and goal 
E) existence,relatedness,and goal

Question 11

To maximize satisfaction,people with a high need for achievement are more likely to set goals that are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) challenging and achievable 
B) risk-laden 
C) unachievable 
D) realistic but less challenging 
E) failure-prone 
A) challenging and achievable 
B) risk-laden 
C) unachievable 
D) realistic but less challenging 
E) failure-prone

Question 12

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,a manager who has a cooperative,team-centered management style,who prefers to influence subordinates to complete tasks through team efforts,has a high need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) risk 
B) power 
C) affiliation 
D) safety 
E) security 
A) risk 
B) power 
C) affiliation 
D) safety 
E) security

Question 13

A disadvantage of using flextime programs is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) higher commuting problems 
B) decreased tardiness 
C) inability to coordinate projects 
D) increased absenteeism 
E) decreased employee morale 
A) higher commuting problems 
B) decreased tardiness 
C) inability to coordinate projects 
D) increased absenteeism 
E) decreased employee morale

Question 14

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for continuing personal development refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) growth need 
B) emotional need 
C) existence need 
D) relatedness need 
E) esteem need 
A) growth need 
B) emotional need 
C) existence need 
D) relatedness need 
E) esteem need

Question 15

Define motivation and the two basic types of motivation theories.

Accepted Answer

Motivation is the inner state that cause

Question 16

Joe is disappointed when his teammate Tim gets promoted because he feels that he has worked harder and is more deserving of the promotion.Which one of the following actions will Joe most likely take to overcome this sense of inequity?

Accepted Answer

A) He will encourage Tim to reduce his level of effort. 
B) He will avoid distorting the status of his job. 
C) He will reduce his level of effort. 
D) He will avoid rationalizing the reason behind Tim's promotion. 
E) He will increase his level of effort. 
A) He will encourage Tim to reduce his level of effort. 
B) He will avoid distorting the status of his job. 
C) He will reduce his level of effort. 
D) He will avoid rationalizing the reason behind Tim's promotion. 
E) He will increase his level of effort.

Question 17

________ is an explanation of motivation that emphasizes how individuals are motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) A content theory of motivation 
B) Behavior modification theory 
C) A process theory of motivation 
D) ERG theory 
E) Theory X 
A) A content theory of motivation 
B) Behavior modification theory 
C) A process theory of motivation 
D) ERG theory 
E) Theory X

Question 18

A well-known brand management company is emphasizing creating a sense of community within its organization via team-based projects and various cultural events to promote a friendly atmosphere.Under the given circumstance,which one of Maslow's needs is the company emphasizing?

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization need 
B) esteem need 
C) physiological need 
D) social need 
E) security need 
A) self-actualization need 
B) esteem need 
C) physiological need 
D) social need 
E) security need

Question 19

Behavior modification is a program that focuses on managing human activity by controlling the consequences of performing that activity,such as rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

________ is the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the accomplishment of some goal.

Accepted Answer

A) Cognitive dissonance 
B) Motivation 
C) Socialization 
D) Achievement 
E) Emotion 
A) Cognitive dissonance 
B) Motivation 
C) Socialization 
D) Achievement 
E) Emotion

The theory which emphasizes the fact that the perceived value of a reward is determined by both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards is ________.

Content theories of motivation ________.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has been criticized because ________.

The process of increasing the number of operations an individual performs in a job is ________.

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,an individual who is greatly motivated to influence others and to assume responsibility for subordinates' behavior has a ________.

In reality,managers do not motivate people.Rather,they create environments in which organization members motivate themselves.

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for satisfying interpersonal relationships is the ________.

A self-actualization need ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which one of the following needs includes the needs for water,food,rest,shelter,and air?

What are the basic categories of needs identified by Clayton Alderfer in his ERG theory?

To maximize satisfaction,people with a high need for achievement are more likely to set goals that are ________.

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,a manager who has a cooperative,team-centered management style,who prefers to influence subordinates to complete tasks through team efforts,has a high need for ________.

A disadvantage of using flextime programs is ________.

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for continuing personal development refers to the ________.

Define motivation and the two basic types of motivation theories.

Joe is disappointed when his teammate Tim gets promoted because he feels that he has worked harder and is more deserving of the promotion.Which one of the following actions will Joe most likely take to overcome this sense of inequity?

________ is an explanation of motivation that emphasizes how individuals are motivated.

A well-known brand management company is emphasizing creating a sense of community within its organization via team-based projects and various cultural events to promote a friendly atmosphere.Under the given circumstance,which one of Maslow's needs is the company emphasizing?

Behavior modification is a program that focuses on managing human activity by controlling the consequences of performing that activity,such as rewards and punishments.

________ is the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the accomplishment of some goal.

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Exam 16: Motivation

The theory which emphasizes the fact that the perceived value of a reward is determined by both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards is ________.

Content theories of motivation ________.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has been criticized because ________.

The process of increasing the number of operations an individual performs in a job is ________.

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,an individual who is greatly motivated to influence others and to assume responsibility for subordinates' behavior has a ________.

In reality,managers do not motivate people.Rather,they create environments in which organization members motivate themselves.

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for satisfying interpersonal relationships is the ________.

A self-actualization need ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which one of the following needs includes the needs for water,food,rest,shelter,and air?

What are the basic categories of needs identified by Clayton Alderfer in his ERG theory?

To maximize satisfaction,people with a high need for achievement are more likely to set goals that are ________.

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,a manager who has a cooperative,team-centered management style,who prefers to influence subordinates to complete tasks through team efforts,has a high need for ________.

A disadvantage of using flextime programs is ________.

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for continuing personal development refers to the ________.

Define motivation and the two basic types of motivation theories.

Joe is disappointed when his teammate Tim gets promoted because he feels that he has worked harder and is more deserving of the promotion.Which one of the following actions will Joe most likely take to overcome this sense of inequity?

________ is an explanation of motivation that emphasizes how individuals are motivated.

A well-known brand management company is emphasizing creating a sense of community within its organization via team-based projects and various cultural events to promote a friendly atmosphere.Under the given circumstance,which one of Maslow's needs is the company emphasizing?

Behavior modification is a program that focuses on managing human activity by controlling the consequences of performing that activity,such as rewards and punishments.

________ is the inner state that causes an individual to behave in a way that ensures the accomplishment of some goal.

Introducing Modern Management: Concepts and Skills

Management and Entrepreneurship: Handling Start-Ups and New Ventures

Managers,society,and Sustainability

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Plans and Planning Tools

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Changing Organizations

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Controlling,information,and Technology

Production and Control

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