Question 1

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________systematically moves employees from one job to...

Question 3

Job enlargement combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs in Maslow

Question 5

The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee is avoidance learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Abbi works at Railroad Ties. Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low. Abbi agrees, but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees. Which of the following is low for Abbi?

Accepted Answer

A)  E -> P expectancy 
B)  O -> P expectancy 
C)  Valence 
D)  Motivators 
E)  O -> E indicators 
A)  E -> P expectancy 
B)  O -> P expectancy 
C)  Valence 
D)  Motivators 
E)  O -> E indicators

Question 7

Gain sharing rewards employees with part ownership of the organization based on achieving performance goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which isare) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Accepted Answer

The three needs are the need for achieve

Question 9

A job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  job simplification. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  none of these.

Question 10

Scenario - Donovan Zorn

Donovan Zorn was a successful manager for one of the subsidiaries at Eagles Unlimited. He was responsible for 232 workers and had a span of control of eight lower level managers. Donovan has decided to try to increase performance and productivity by the careful use of motivational theories.
-One of Donovan's best employees has a driving need to be able to attain a high standard of success, to master complex tasks, and to surpass others. Donovan recognizes these acquired needs as defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the need for accomplishment. 
B)  the need for power. 
C)  the need for affiliation. 
D)  the need for adaptation. 
E)  the need for achievement. 
A)  the need for accomplishment. 
B)  the need for power. 
C)  the need for affiliation. 
D)  the need for adaptation. 
E)  the need for achievement.

Question 11

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  a need for affiliation. 
B)  a need for power. 
C)  a need for achievement. 
D)  a need for authority. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  a need for affiliation. 
B)  a need for power. 
C)  a need for achievement. 
D)  a need for authority. 
E)  all of these.

Question 12

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, freedom from violence is an example of physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

reinforcem

Question 14

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Scenario - Donovan Zorn

Donovan Zorn was a successful manager for one of the subsidiaries at Eagles Unlimited. He was responsible for 232 workers and had a span of control of eight lower level managers. Donovan has decided to try to increase performance and productivity by the careful use of motivational theories.
-The motivator factors, or satisfiers, that Donovan can change and influence include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition. 
B)  growth opportunities. 
C)  achievement. 
D)  salary. 
E)  all are motivator factors. 
A)  recognition. 
B)  growth opportunities. 
C)  achievement. 
D)  salary. 
E)  all are motivator factors.

Question 16

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic rewards is the satis

Question 17

Herzberg's two-factor theory divides work-related needs into two categories: hygiene factors and reward factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people....

Question 19

Employee motivation affects productivity, and part of a manager's job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Goal acceptance, in goal-setting theory, means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

________systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Job enlargement combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee is avoidance learning.

Abbi works at Railroad Ties. Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low. Abbi agrees, but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees. Which of the following is low for Abbi?

Gain sharing rewards employees with part ownership of the organization based on achieving performance goals.

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which isare) not dependent on relationships with other people?

A job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as:

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes:

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, freedom from violence is an example of physiological needs.

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the ________.

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Herzberg's two-factor theory divides work-related needs into two categories: hygiene factors and reward factors.

________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Employee motivation affects productivity, and part of a manager's job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.

Goal acceptance, in goal-setting theory, means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

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Exam 12: Motivating Employees

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

________systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Job enlargement combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee is avoidance learning.

Abbi works at Railroad Ties. Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low. Abbi agrees, but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees. Which of the following is low for Abbi?

Gain sharing rewards employees with part ownership of the organization based on achieving performance goals.

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which isare) not dependent on relationships with other people?

A job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as:

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes:

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, freedom from violence is an example of physiological needs.

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the ________.

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Herzberg's two-factor theory divides work-related needs into two categories: hygiene factors and reward factors.

________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Employee motivation affects productivity, and part of a manager's job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.

Goal acceptance, in goal-setting theory, means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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