Question 1

Which of the following,if true,would weaken the argument for the company's exercise policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The company has set up an arrangement with a local gym to provide facilities for exercising. 
B)  The policy is not designed to increase the amount of time that the workers' families will spend exercising. 
C)  Many of the workers who exercise more because of the policy would return to their previous levels of exercise if they left the company. 
D)  Different people require different kinds of exercise in order to get the benefits of exercise. 
E)  The workers who are most in need of additional exercise are least likely to participate in the exercise program. 
A)  The company has set up an arrangement with a local gym to provide facilities for exercising. 
B)  The policy is not designed to increase the amount of time that the workers' families will spend exercising. 
C)  Many of the workers who exercise more because of the policy would return to their previous levels of exercise if they left the company. 
D)  Different people require different kinds of exercise in order to get the benefits of exercise. 
E)  The workers who are most in need of additional exercise are least likely to participate in the exercise program.

Question 2

Which of the following theories focuses on people evaluating their treatment by the organization relative to the treatment of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  equity theory 
B)  hierarchy of needs 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  goal-setting theory 
E)  X and Y theory 
A)  equity theory 
B)  hierarchy of needs 
C)  expectancy theory 
D)  goal-setting theory 
E)  X and Y theory

Question 3

How does expectancy theory explain employee motivation?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory suggests that people a

Question 4

According to the two-factor theory,how should managers enhance motivation?

Accepted Answer

According to this theory,managers should

Question 5

Which of the following works to achieve a more satisfactory fit between workers and their jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)  job redesign 
B)  team management 
C)  MBO 
D)  participative management 
E)  person-position fitting 
A)  job redesign 
B)  team management 
C)  MBO 
D)  participative management 
E)  person-position fitting

Question 6

According to research,emotional intelligence cannot be developed or learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hygiene factors affect motivation only if they are absent or fail to meet expectations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why is workplace violence increasing?

Accepted Answer

Workplace violence is increasing because

Question 9

MBO involves managers and subordinates in setting goals and evaluating progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following,if true,would BEST show that a manager's strategy for motivating his team is consistent with "Theory Y" about employee motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employees would need to see incentives as worth having for their own sake. 
B)  The employees would need to see their work as contributing to a success that they share in. 
C)  The manager wants his team to feel rewarded by doing their job well. 
D)  The manager thinks that his team will not do their work well without added incentives. 
E)  The manager thinks that incentives are needed in order to boost morale. 
A)  The employees would need to see incentives as worth having for their own sake. 
B)  The employees would need to see their work as contributing to a success that they share in. 
C)  The manager wants his team to feel rewarded by doing their job well. 
D)  The manager thinks that his team will not do their work well without added incentives. 
E)  The manager thinks that incentives are needed in order to boost morale.

Question 11

Discuss modified work schedules and how they increase job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Modified work schedules are different ap

Question 12

Equity theory is based on the premise that workers prefer a workplace where all employees are paid equally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How can managers minimize the chance of workplace violence?

Accepted Answer

Managers can minimize the chance of work

Question 14

Terry generally likes her job and works hard.However,Terry's level of effort has declined recently.Terry became aware that a new employee,with far less experience,was hired at Terry's current salary.Terry's lack of motivation can best be described by which theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  equity 
B)  expectancy 
C)  two-factor 
D)  scientific management 
E)  planning 
A)  equity 
B)  expectancy 
C)  two-factor 
D)  scientific management 
E)  planning

Question 15

Balancing anxiety,fear,and anger so that they do not overly interfere with getting things accomplished is a part of emotional intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

With job rotation,conventional office space is redesigned to accommodate jobs that are less dependent on assigned spaces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss the potential benefits to the employer from a flextime program.

Accepted Answer

Employers implementing flextime programs

Question 19

Which of the following must be true about the business developers at Oak Meteors during any given year?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some of them meet all of their annual goals. 
B)  Some of those that meet all of their annual goals are among the top performers in the entire organization. 
C)  All of those who generate more dollars in sales than they did in the previous year qualify for the "excellence club." 
D)  Some of those in the "excellence club" do not meet all of their annual goals. 
E)  Not all of them meet all of their annual goals. 
A)  Some of them meet all of their annual goals. 
B)  Some of those that meet all of their annual goals are among the top performers in the entire organization. 
C)  All of those who generate more dollars in sales than they did in the previous year qualify for the "excellence club." 
D)  Some of those in the "excellence club" do not meet all of their annual goals. 
E)  Not all of them meet all of their annual goals.

Question 20

Which of these behaviors BEST indicates good organizational citizenship?

Accepted Answer

A)  being willing to help new employees 
B)  asking for a pay raise 
C)  meeting job performance standards 
D)  keeping regular hours 
E)  using office supplies for business use 
A)  being willing to help new employees 
B)  asking for a pay raise 
C)  meeting job performance standards 
D)  keeping regular hours 
E)  using office supplies for business use

Which of the following,if true,would weaken the argument for the company's exercise policy?

Which of the following theories focuses on people evaluating their treatment by the organization relative to the treatment of others?

How does expectancy theory explain employee motivation?

According to the two-factor theory,how should managers enhance motivation?

Which of the following works to achieve a more satisfactory fit between workers and their jobs?

According to research,emotional intelligence cannot be developed or learned.

Hygiene factors affect motivation only if they are absent or fail to meet expectations.

Why is workplace violence increasing?

MBO involves managers and subordinates in setting goals and evaluating progress.

Which of the following,if true,would BEST show that a manager's strategy for motivating his team is consistent with "Theory Y" about employee motivation?

Discuss modified work schedules and how they increase job satisfaction.

Equity theory is based on the premise that workers prefer a workplace where all employees are paid equally.

How can managers minimize the chance of workplace violence?

Terry generally likes her job and works hard.However,Terry's level of effort has declined recently.Terry became aware that a new employee,with far less experience,was hired at Terry's current salary.Terry's lack of motivation can best be described by which theory of motivation?

Balancing anxiety,fear,and anger so that they do not overly interfere with getting things accomplished is a part of emotional intelligence.

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

With job rotation,conventional office space is redesigned to accommodate jobs that are less dependent on assigned spaces.

Discuss the potential benefits to the employer from a flextime program.

Which of the following must be true about the business developers at Oak Meteors during any given year?

Which of these behaviors BEST indicates good organizational citizenship?

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 for Producing Goods and Services

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

Which of the following,if true,would weaken the argument for the company's exercise policy?

Which of the following theories focuses on people evaluating their treatment by the organization relative to the treatment of others?

How does expectancy theory explain employee motivation?

According to the two-factor theory,how should managers enhance motivation?

Which of the following works to achieve a more satisfactory fit between workers and their jobs?

According to research,emotional intelligence cannot be developed or learned.

Hygiene factors affect motivation only if they are absent or fail to meet expectations.

Why is workplace violence increasing?

MBO involves managers and subordinates in setting goals and evaluating progress.

Which of the following,if true,would BEST show that a manager's strategy for motivating his team is consistent with "Theory Y" about employee motivation?

Discuss modified work schedules and how they increase job satisfaction.

Equity theory is based on the premise that workers prefer a workplace where all employees are paid equally.

How can managers minimize the chance of workplace violence?

Terry generally likes her job and works hard.However,Terry's level of effort has declined recently.Terry became aware that a new employee,with far less experience,was hired at Terry's current salary.Terry's lack of motivation can best be described by which theory of motivation?

Balancing anxiety,fear,and anger so that they do not overly interfere with getting things accomplished is a part of emotional intelligence.

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

With job rotation,conventional office space is redesigned to accommodate jobs that are less dependent on assigned spaces.

Discuss the potential benefits to the employer from a flextime program.

Which of the following must be true about the business developers at Oak Meteors during any given year?

Which of these behaviors BEST indicates good organizational citizenship?

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 for Producing Goods and Services

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