Question 1

In Herzberg's theory,needs that are related to the physical and psychological context in which the work is performed are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) expectancy needs 
B) instrumentality needs 
C) motivator needs 
D) hygiene needs 
E) valence needs 
A) expectancy needs 
B) instrumentality needs 
C) motivator needs 
D) hygiene needs 
E) valence needs

Question 2

Using the motivation theories discussed in this chapter,explain why and how managers can use pay as a motivation tool.

Accepted Answer

Each motivation theory has something to

Question 3

Process theories focus on how to motivate employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pay and good relations with coworkers are examples of hygiene factors according to Herzberg.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Herzberg,motivator factors determine the degree of employee satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Providing training is a way managers can strengthen expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The sense of inequity that exists when a person perceives that his or her own outcome/input ratio is less than the ratio of a referent,is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) overpayment inequity 
B) equity 
C) valence equity 
D) value inequity 
E) underpayment inequity 
A) overpayment inequity 
B) equity 
C) valence equity 
D) value inequity 
E) underpayment inequity

Question 8

Time,effort,and experience of employees are examples of inputs necessary for an organization to achieve its goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Managers can satisfy self-actualization needs by recognizing the accomplishments of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following theories supports that outcomes such as pay should be distributed in proportion to the level of inputs?

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancy 
B) Goal-setting 
C) Equity 
D) Learning 
E) Needs 
A) Expectancy 
B) Goal-setting 
C) Equity 
D) Learning 
E) Needs

Question 11

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,need for social interaction,friendship,and love are examples of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

__________ is the degree to which one associates oneself with the work or profession.

Accepted Answer

A) Task significance 
B) Task identity 
C) Skill variety 
D) Autonomy 
E) Feedback 
A) Task significance 
B) Task identity 
C) Skill variety 
D) Autonomy 
E) Feedback

Question 13

All motivation theories suggest that pay be distributed so that high performers receive more than low performers (other things being equal).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction from work are examples of outcomes that are intrinsically motivating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Abraham Maslow proposed that all people seek to satisfy six basic needs that constitute a hierarchy with the most basic at the top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to Herzberg,hygiene factors determine the degree of employee satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Managers cannot distribute merit pay to people in the form of a salary increase or a bonus on top of regular salaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Managers can base merit pay on individual,group,or organizational performance.Discuss the context under which each of these bases is most effective.

Accepted Answer

When individual performance (such as the

Question 19

For most managers,remuneration is considered to be:

Accepted Answer

A) a positive reinforcer 
B) a negative reinforcer 
C) self-efficacy 
D) vicarious learning 
E) a negative valence 
A) a positive reinforcer 
B) a negative reinforcer 
C) self-efficacy 
D) vicarious learning 
E) a negative valence

Question 20

In the job characteristics approach to job design,all of the following are core job dimensions,except:

Accepted Answer

A) skill variety 
B) responsibility 
C) task identity 
D) feedback 
E) autonomy 
A) skill variety 
B) responsibility 
C) task identity 
D) feedback 
E) autonomy

In Herzberg's theory,needs that are related to the physical and psychological context in which the work is performed are known as:

Using the motivation theories discussed in this chapter,explain why and how managers can use pay as a motivation tool.

Process theories focus on how to motivate employees.

Pay and good relations with coworkers are examples of hygiene factors according to Herzberg.

According to Herzberg,motivator factors determine the degree of employee satisfaction.

Providing training is a way managers can strengthen expectancy.

The sense of inequity that exists when a person perceives that his or her own outcome/input ratio is less than the ratio of a referent,is known as a(n):

Time,effort,and experience of employees are examples of inputs necessary for an organization to achieve its goals.

Managers can satisfy self-actualization needs by recognizing the accomplishments of their employees.

Which of the following theories supports that outcomes such as pay should be distributed in proportion to the level of inputs?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,need for social interaction,friendship,and love are examples of:

__________ is the degree to which one associates oneself with the work or profession.

All motivation theories suggest that pay be distributed so that high performers receive more than low performers (other things being equal).

Feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction from work are examples of outcomes that are intrinsically motivating.

Abraham Maslow proposed that all people seek to satisfy six basic needs that constitute a hierarchy with the most basic at the top.

According to Herzberg,hygiene factors determine the degree of employee satisfaction.

Managers cannot distribute merit pay to people in the form of a salary increase or a bonus on top of regular salaries.

Managers can base merit pay on individual,group,or organizational performance.Discuss the context under which each of these bases is most effective.

For most managers,remuneration is considered to be:

In the job characteristics approach to job design,all of the following are core job dimensions,except:

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Managing Leadership

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Exam 8: Managing Motivation

In Herzberg's theory,needs that are related to the physical and psychological context in which the work is performed are known as:

Using the motivation theories discussed in this chapter,explain why and how managers can use pay as a motivation tool.

Process theories focus on how to motivate employees.

Pay and good relations with coworkers are examples of hygiene factors according to Herzberg.

According to Herzberg,motivator factors determine the degree of employee satisfaction.

Providing training is a way managers can strengthen expectancy.

The sense of inequity that exists when a person perceives that his or her own outcome/input ratio is less than the ratio of a referent,is known as a(n):

Time,effort,and experience of employees are examples of inputs necessary for an organization to achieve its goals.

Managers can satisfy self-actualization needs by recognizing the accomplishments of their employees.

Which of the following theories supports that outcomes such as pay should be distributed in proportion to the level of inputs?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,need for social interaction,friendship,and love are examples of:

__________ is the degree to which one associates oneself with the work or profession.

All motivation theories suggest that pay be distributed so that high performers receive more than low performers (other things being equal).

Feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction from work are examples of outcomes that are intrinsically motivating.

Abraham Maslow proposed that all people seek to satisfy six basic needs that constitute a hierarchy with the most basic at the top.

According to Herzberg,hygiene factors determine the degree of employee satisfaction.

Managers cannot distribute merit pay to people in the form of a salary increase or a bonus on top of regular salaries.

Managers can base merit pay on individual,group,or organizational performance.Discuss the context under which each of these bases is most effective.

For most managers,remuneration is considered to be:

In the job characteristics approach to job design,all of the following are core job dimensions,except:

Managers and Managing

Managing the Organizational Environment

Managing Decision Making

Managing Planning and Strategy

Managing Organizational Structure

Managing Communication and Information Technology IT

Managing Human Resources

Managing Leadership

Managing Teams

Managing Control and Operations

Managing Change

Filters