Question 1

The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on a regular basis, typically .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on...

Question 2

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently upheld a decision regarding pay secrecy that states that

Accepted Answer

A) discussion of salaries is not a right protected under the National Labor Relations Act. 
B) employers cannot enforce a rule that forbids employees from discussing their salaries. 
C) state governments may not publicize the salaries of their employees. 
D) employers must keep all salary information secret. 
E) employers but not employees may openly discuss salary information. 
A) discussion of salaries is not a right protected under the National Labor Relations Act. 
B) employers cannot enforce a rule that forbids employees from discussing their salaries. 
C) state governments may not publicize the salaries of their employees. 
D) employers must keep all salary information secret. 
E) employers but not employees may openly discuss salary information.

Question 3

Special privileges allowed certain employees, such as personal parking spaces and use of the company airplane, are called
.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Special privileges allowed certain employees, such as...

Question 4

In most appraisal systems, the employee's primary evaluator is the
_.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In most appraisal systems, the employee's primary...

Question 5

Management by Objectives' (MBO) is essentially a collaborative goal-setting process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Goal specificity is defined as

Accepted Answer

A) defining the degree of difficulty of the goal. 
B) defining how a goal will affect the total organization. 
C) a general "do your best" attitude. 
D) defining a general goal. 
E) the clarity and precision of a goal. 
A) defining the degree of difficulty of the goal. 
B) defining how a goal will affect the total organization. 
C) a general "do your best" attitude. 
D) defining a general goal. 
E) the clarity and precision of a goal.

Question 7

Information from performance measurement is commonly used as a basis for all of the following functions except

Accepted Answer

A) training and development. 
B) equal opportunity employment. 
C) feedback. 
D) recruitment. 
E) promotions. 
A) training and development. 
B) equal opportunity employment. 
C) feedback. 
D) recruitment. 
E) promotions.

Question 8

Organizations are prohibited by law from paying employees for time not worked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a reward system that involves employees in its design and administration?

Accepted Answer

A) Open pay system 
B) Bonus systems 
C) Participative pay system 
D) Merit pay plans 
E) Flexible reward system 
A) Open pay system 
B) Bonus systems 
C) Participative pay system 
D) Merit pay plans 
E) Flexible reward system

Question 10

and his associates most clearly established the utility of goal-setting theory in a motivational context.

Accepted Answer

The answer of and his associates most clearly established the...

Question 11

Which of the following is not part of the performance measurement process?

Accepted Answer

A) Comparing an employee's work behavior with previously established standards 
B) Communicating the results to the employee 
C) Rewarding the employee according to his or her performance 
D) Evaluating an employee's work behavior by measurement 
E) Documenting the results 
A) Comparing an employee's work behavior with previously established standards 
B) Communicating the results to the employee 
C) Rewarding the employee according to his or her performance 
D) Evaluating an employee's work behavior by measurement 
E) Documenting the results

Question 12

Self-efficacy refers to the extent to which an individual

Accepted Answer

A) is willing to expend effort in order to attain a goal. 
B) believes he or she can accomplish goals even if he or she failed to do so in the past. 
C) is personally interested in reaching a goal. 
D) accepts a goal as his or her own. 
E) believes that a goal is worthwhile. 
A) is willing to expend effort in order to attain a goal. 
B) believes he or she can accomplish goals even if he or she failed to do so in the past. 
C) is personally interested in reaching a goal. 
D) accepts a goal as his or her own. 
E) believes that a goal is worthwhile.

Question 13

The is comprised of all the organizational components involved in the allocation of compensation and benefits to employees in exchange for their contributions to the
organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The is comprised of all the organizational...

Question 14

A system comprises the organizational processes and activities involved in performance measurement.

Accepted Answer

performanc

Question 15

Which of the following is true about 360-degree feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) Very few companies have adopted 360-degree systems. 
B) Traditional evaluations are usually more effective than 360. 
C) Evaluators in a 360-degree system tend to focus on objective performance. 
D) Managers are likely to hear some personal comments on sensitive topics. 
E) Using 360-degree feedback has several key advantages, and virtually no disadvantages. 
A) Very few companies have adopted 360-degree systems. 
B) Traditional evaluations are usually more effective than 360. 
C) Evaluators in a 360-degree system tend to focus on objective performance. 
D) Managers are likely to hear some personal comments on sensitive topics. 
E) Using 360-degree feedback has several key advantages, and virtually no disadvantages.

Question 16

Employee stock option plans are incentive programs in which employees can purchase stock in the company at a reduced rate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In exchange for employee contributions, an organization provides rewards such as pay and insurance benefits.These kinds of rewards are combined to create

Accepted Answer

A) compensation packages. 
B) intangible compensation. 
C) symbolic rewards. 
D) system rewards. 
E) resource exchanges. 
A) compensation packages. 
B) intangible compensation. 
C) symbolic rewards. 
D) system rewards. 
E) resource exchanges.

Question 18

The purpose of the reward system is to , _, and qualified employees.

Accepted Answer

attract, r

Question 19

For difficult goals to motivate behavior, they must be set at a low level so they are possible to attain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Performance measurement with a developmental orientation focuses on the future and use of information from evaluations to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on a regular basis, typically .

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently upheld a decision regarding pay secrecy that states that

Special privileges allowed certain employees, such as personal parking spaces and use of the company airplane, are called .

In most appraisal systems, the employee's primary evaluator is the _.

Management by Objectives' (MBO) is essentially a collaborative goal-setting process.

Goal specificity is defined as

Information from performance measurement is commonly used as a basis for all of the following functions except

Organizations are prohibited by law from paying employees for time not worked.

Which of the following best describes a reward system that involves employees in its design and administration?

and his associates most clearly established the utility of goal-setting theory in a motivational context.

Which of the following is not part of the performance measurement process?

Self-efficacy refers to the extent to which an individual

The is comprised of all the organizational components involved in the allocation of compensation and benefits to employees in exchange for their contributions to the organization.

A system comprises the organizational processes and activities involved in performance measurement.

Which of the following is true about 360-degree feedback?

Employee stock option plans are incentive programs in which employees can purchase stock in the company at a reduced rate.

In exchange for employee contributions, an organization provides rewards such as pay and insurance benefits.These kinds of rewards are combined to create

The purpose of the reward system is to , _, and qualified employees.

For difficult goals to motivate behavior, they must be set at a low level so they are possible to attain.

Performance measurement with a developmental orientation focuses on the future and use of information from evaluations to improve performance.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

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Exam 6: Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on a regular basis, typically .

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently upheld a decision regarding pay secrecy that states that

Special privileges allowed certain employees, such as personal parking spaces and use of the company airplane, are called .

In most appraisal systems, the employee's primary evaluator is the _.

Management by Objectives' (MBO) is essentially a collaborative goal-setting process.

Goal specificity is defined as

Information from performance measurement is commonly used as a basis for all of the following functions except

Organizations are prohibited by law from paying employees for time not worked.

Which of the following best describes a reward system that involves employees in its design and administration?

and his associates most clearly established the utility of goal-setting theory in a motivational context.

Which of the following is not part of the performance measurement process?

Self-efficacy refers to the extent to which an individual

The is comprised of all the organizational components involved in the allocation of compensation and benefits to employees in exchange for their contributions to the organization.

A system comprises the organizational processes and activities involved in performance measurement.

Which of the following is true about 360-degree feedback?

Employee stock option plans are incentive programs in which employees can purchase stock in the company at a reduced rate.

In exchange for employee contributions, an organization provides rewards such as pay and insurance benefits.These kinds of rewards are combined to create

The purpose of the reward system is to , _, and qualified employees.

For difficult goals to motivate behavior, they must be set at a low level so they are possible to attain.

Performance measurement with a developmental orientation focuses on the future and use of information from evaluations to improve performance.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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