Question 1

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

________is an important part of the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical psychological states 
B)  A hierarchy of needs 
C)  Schedules of reinforcement 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  Expectancy 
A)  Critical psychological states 
B)  A hierarchy of needs 
C)  Schedules of reinforcement 
D)  Goal setting 
E)  Expectancy

Question 3

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-factor theory 
B)  Need hierarchy theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Equity theory 
A)  Two-factor theory 
B)  Need hierarchy theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Equity theory

Question 4

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with:

Accepted Answer

A)  employee growth-need strength. 
B)  experienced meaningfulness of work. 
C)  experienced responsibility. 
D)  knowledge of actual results. 
E)  demotivation. 
A)  employee growth-need strength. 
B)  experienced meaningfulness of work. 
C)  experienced responsibility. 
D)  knowledge of actual results. 
E)  demotivation.

Question 6

Karen is a first line supervisor at Wolfs, Inc. She wishes to increase her employee's opportunities for growth and learning. Which of the following techniques should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
E)  Continuous 
A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
E)  Continuous

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

________is an important part of the job characteristics model.

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with:

Karen is a first line supervisor at Wolfs, Inc. She wishes to increase her employee's opportunities for growth and learning. Which of the following techniques should she use?

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Exam 12: Motivating Employees

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

________is an important part of the job characteristics model.

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with:

Karen is a first line supervisor at Wolfs, Inc. She wishes to increase her employee's opportunities for growth and learning. Which of the following techniques should she use?

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

Filters