Exam 3: Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory proposes that people will not be motivated to satisfy a higher level of need unless the lower-level needs are satisfied to some degree.

To motivate employees with a high n Aff, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

____ theory proposes that people are motivated when their perceived inputs equal outputs.

Goal-setting theory proposes that specific, achievable goals motivate people.

Avoidance reinforcement is the least effective method in motivating employees.

The process motivation theories are alike in that all focus on:

What are the three important contributions of the University of Michigan and Ohio State University studies?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an effective objective?

Which of the following is (are) a content motivation theory?

Instructions for the following question(s) Write the first step in the giving praise model, followed by what you would say to the person. Follow the same format of listing the step followed by what you would say for steps 2 to 4. However, do not write what you would say for step 3. -Giving Praise. You are the owner of a small retail clothes store. You are in the middle of working on a new display when Chris, a salesperson, comes over to you and suggests how to rearrange the sweaters so that the display is more colorful and appealing to the eye. You decided to give Chris praise for a good idea.

Ford's goal is to sell 15 percent more minivans. Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

Recall a present or past job; are you or were you dissatisfied or not dissatisfied with the maintenance factors? Are or were you satisfied or not satisfied with the motivators? Be sure to identify and explain your satisfaction with the specific maintenance and motivator factors.

Job-centered behavior is sensitive to subordinates and communicates to develop trust, support, and respect while looking out for their welfare.

Do you really get what you reinforce? Explain.

The manager is talking to an employee about last night's TV show. The manager is using which leadership style?

Which of the following scholars of motivation theory would argue for loading a job with opportunity for advancement, substantial responsibility, and likelihood of recognition?

What is motivation, and why is it important to know how to motivate employees?

When employees believe they inequity exists from their being over-rewarded, they tend to work harder.

All of the following are steps in the giving praise model EXCEPT:

According to the University of Iowa studies on leadership styles, a democratic leader: