Question 1

Which one of the following behaviors is an attempt to relieve tension and frustration experienced by an employee whose efforts to satisfy a particular need have been unsuccessful?

Accepted Answer

A) greater efficiency 
B) increased aggression 
C) increased productivity 
D) competitive behavior 
E) reduced absenteeism 
A) greater efficiency 
B) increased aggression 
C) increased productivity 
D) competitive behavior 
E) reduced absenteeism

Question 2

Incorporating motivators into a job situation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job rotation 
B) job enlargement 
C) job enrichment 
D) total quality management 
E) project management 
A) job rotation 
B) job enlargement 
C) job enrichment 
D) total quality management 
E) project management

Question 3

The most fundamental motivation theory that begins with an individual feeling a need is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ERG theory 
B) equity theory 
C) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
D) needs-goal theory 
E) Porter-Lawler theory 
A) ERG theory 
B) equity theory 
C) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
D) needs-goal theory 
E) Porter-Lawler theory

Question 4

Most job rotation programs are ineffective as motivation strategies as people become bored with all the jobs they are rotated into.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Maslow,if an individual is driven to get respect from others,the person is being motivated by the ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to influence other people and assume responsibility for others have a high need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) affiliation 
C) power 
D) dominance 
E) acceptance 
A) achievement 
B) affiliation 
C) power 
D) dominance 
E) acceptance

Question 7

________ is the presentation of an undesirable behavior consequence or the removal of a desirable behavior consequence that decreases the likelihood the behavior will continue.

Accepted Answer

A) Positive reinforcement 
B) Negative reinforcement 
C) Punishment 
D) Extinction 
E) Manipulation 
A) Positive reinforcement 
B) Negative reinforcement 
C) Punishment 
D) Extinction 
E) Manipulation

Question 8

According to the Vroom expectancy theory,motivation strength ________.

Accepted Answer

A) depends on an individual's perceived fairness of an employment situation and finds that perceived inequities can lead to changes in behavior 
B) is decreased as the perceived value of the result of behavior is increased 
C) causes people to quit jobs if they perceive unfair treatment 
D) is determined by the perceived value of the result of performing a behavior and the perceived probability the behavior will cause the result to materialize 
E) only increases when people want to maximize their personal rewards over the short term 
A) depends on an individual's perceived fairness of an employment situation and finds that perceived inequities can lead to changes in behavior 
B) is decreased as the perceived value of the result of behavior is increased 
C) causes people to quit jobs if they perceive unfair treatment 
D) is determined by the perceived value of the result of performing a behavior and the perceived probability the behavior will cause the result to materialize 
E) only increases when people want to maximize their personal rewards over the short term

Question 9

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,once someone has fulfilled his social needs,he would then be motivated to meet his ________.

Accepted Answer

A) security needs 
B) self-actualization needs 
C) esteem needs 
D) physiological needs 
E) safety needs 
A) security needs 
B) self-actualization needs 
C) esteem needs 
D) physiological needs 
E) safety needs

Question 10

Briefly explain Likert's management systems.

Accepted Answer

Rensis Likert concluded that management

Which one of the following behaviors is an attempt to relieve tension and frustration experienced by an employee whose efforts to satisfy a particular need have been unsuccessful?

Incorporating motivators into a job situation is ________.

The most fundamental motivation theory that begins with an individual feeling a need is ________.

Most job rotation programs are ineffective as motivation strategies as people become bored with all the jobs they are rotated into.

According to Maslow,if an individual is driven to get respect from others,the person is being motivated by the ________.

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to influence other people and assume responsibility for others have a high need for ________.

________ is the presentation of an undesirable behavior consequence or the removal of a desirable behavior consequence that decreases the likelihood the behavior will continue.

According to the Vroom expectancy theory,motivation strength ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,once someone has fulfilled his social needs,he would then be motivated to meet his ________.

Briefly explain Likert's management systems.

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

Filters

Exam 16: Motivation

Which one of the following behaviors is an attempt to relieve tension and frustration experienced by an employee whose efforts to satisfy a particular need have been unsuccessful?

Incorporating motivators into a job situation is ________.

The most fundamental motivation theory that begins with an individual feeling a need is ________.

Most job rotation programs are ineffective as motivation strategies as people become bored with all the jobs they are rotated into.

According to Maslow,if an individual is driven to get respect from others,the person is being motivated by the ________.

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to influence other people and assume responsibility for others have a high need for ________.

________ is the presentation of an undesirable behavior consequence or the removal of a desirable behavior consequence that decreases the likelihood the behavior will continue.

According to the Vroom expectancy theory,motivation strength ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,once someone has fulfilled his social needs,he would then be motivated to meet his ________.

Briefly explain Likert's management systems.

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

Filters