Question 1

A policy of pay secrecy can be expected to improve workers' motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What can supervisors do to avoid measurement problems when they have only limited knowledge of the employee's performance?

Accepted Answer

A) Prevent the employee from working with the supervisor in the appraisal 
B) Avoid allowing employees to evaluate themselves 
C) Use a multiple-rater system 
D) Perform the evaluation with the information currently available to the supervisor 
E) Plan training programs to improve observation and categorization skills 
A) Prevent the employee from working with the supervisor in the appraisal 
B) Avoid allowing employees to evaluate themselves 
C) Use a multiple-rater system 
D) Perform the evaluation with the information currently available to the supervisor 
E) Plan training programs to improve observation and categorization skills

Question 3

provide a useful framework for managing motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of provide a useful framework for managing motivation....

Question 4

If a manager determines a wage increase by comparing an employee's current behavior with her or his past behavior, the manager is conducting a performance appraisal with a orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a manager determines a wage increase...

Question 5

Plans in which employees can earn additional compensation in return for certain types of performance are called

Accepted Answer

A) performance management systems. 
B) performance appraisal systems. 
C) incentive systems. 
D) compensation packages. 
E) base pay. 
A) performance management systems. 
B) performance appraisal systems. 
C) incentive systems. 
D) compensation packages. 
E) base pay.

Question 6

Compensation plans oriented mainly toward individual employees may cause increased competition for the rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some of the most popular methods for evaluating individual performance include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) graphic rating scales. 
B) checklists. 
C) forces distribution. 
D) essays or diaries. 
E) forced-choice systems. 
A) graphic rating scales. 
B) checklists. 
C) forces distribution. 
D) essays or diaries. 
E) forced-choice systems.

Question 8

The problems with the 360-degree feedback system include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) the manager must have a think skin. 
B) some comments may be threatening. 
C) it gives a wider range of performance-related feedback. 
D) must focus on constructive criticism. 
E) the manager may hear some personal comments on sensitive 
A) the manager must have a think skin. 
B) some comments may be threatening. 
C) it gives a wider range of performance-related feedback. 
D) must focus on constructive criticism. 
E) the manager may hear some personal comments on sensitive

Question 9

Which of the following reasons explains why 360-degree feedback is very beneficial to managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Managers receive a much wider range of feedback information than if they had conducted the appraisal on their own. 
B) This type of feedback is performed more frequently than traditional methods of feedback. 
C) This form of feedback is the easiest to administer and is the most cost-efficient form of appraisal. 
D) It helps managers to be more aware of their employees' day-to- day performance. 
E) The feedback focuses on objective performance criteria. 
A) Managers receive a much wider range of feedback information than if they had conducted the appraisal on their own. 
B) This type of feedback is performed more frequently than traditional methods of feedback. 
C) This form of feedback is the easiest to administer and is the most cost-efficient form of appraisal. 
D) It helps managers to be more aware of their employees' day-to- day performance. 
E) The feedback focuses on objective performance criteria.

Question 10

The research of Edwin Lock assumes that behavior is a result of

Accepted Answer

A) the requirements established by the organization. 
B) the organizational culture. 
C) conscious goals and intentions. 
D) the internal organizational forces to increase profits. 
E) None of these are correct. 
A) the requirements established by the organization. 
B) the organizational culture. 
C) conscious goals and intentions. 
D) the internal organizational forces to increase profits. 
E) None of these are correct.

Question 11

To provide useful information for the decision maker, performance appraisals must be valid, reliable, and free from bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A performance management system comprises the processes and activities involved in performance appraisals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

- programs grant additional earnings to employees or work groups for cost-reduction ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of - programs grant additional earnings to employees...

Question 14

The reward system must be competitive in the labor market for the organization to attract and retain competent workers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The reward system must be competitive in...

Question 15

In a highly individualistic culture such as the United States, performance appraisals almost always need to be focused more on

Accepted Answer

A) individual effort and results. 
B) group performance and feedback. 
C) competitive analysis with coworkers. 
D) accurate collection of information. 
E) 360-degree feedback. 
A) individual effort and results. 
B) group performance and feedback. 
C) competitive analysis with coworkers. 
D) accurate collection of information. 
E) 360-degree feedback.

Question 16

What is the likely impact of perquisites on the employees who receive them?

Accepted Answer

A) A lowered sense of commitment toward the organization 
B) An elevated sense of status in the organization 
C) A perceived leveling out of special privileges among employees 
D) Increased turnover due to lower restrictions on travel 
E) Reduced job satisfaction since perquisites can be taxed 
A) A lowered sense of commitment toward the organization 
B) An elevated sense of status in the organization 
C) A perceived leveling out of special privileges among employees 
D) Increased turnover due to lower restrictions on travel 
E) Reduced job satisfaction since perquisites can be taxed

Question 17

The extent to which a person is personally interested in reaching a goal is goal .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The extent to which a person is...

Question 18

All of the following are true about employee benefits except

Accepted Answer

A) some organizations pay the entire cost of benefits. 
B) offering benefits became a standard component of compensation during the industrial revolution. 
C) some employees demand benefits through union bargaining. 
D) the burden of providing employee benefits is heavier for firms in the United States than it is for organizations in other countries. 
E) organizations are required by law to offer certain benefits. 
A) some organizations pay the entire cost of benefits. 
B) offering benefits became a standard component of compensation during the industrial revolution. 
C) some employees demand benefits through union bargaining. 
D) the burden of providing employee benefits is heavier for firms in the United States than it is for organizations in other countries. 
E) organizations are required by law to offer certain benefits.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about performance measurement with a developmental orientation is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A developmental orientation entails a focus on past performance. 
B) Developmental performance measurement focuses on the employees' growth since the last appraisal. 
C) Developmental performance appraisals are used to determine wages and pay raises. 
D) Performance appraisals with a developmental orientation provide information for future performance improvement. 
E) A developmental orientation helps managers punish undesirable behaviors and demote low-performing employees. 
A) A developmental orientation entails a focus on past performance. 
B) Developmental performance measurement focuses on the employees' growth since the last appraisal. 
C) Developmental performance appraisals are used to determine wages and pay raises. 
D) Performance appraisals with a developmental orientation provide information for future performance improvement. 
E) A developmental orientation helps managers punish undesirable behaviors and demote low-performing employees.

Question 20

In most organizations, what is the purpose of the reward system?

Accepted Answer

A) To perform job analyses 
B) To develop performance plans 
C) To conduct performance appraisals 
D) To modify the compensation philosophy 
E) To attract, retain, and motivate qualified employees 
A) To perform job analyses 
B) To develop performance plans 
C) To conduct performance appraisals 
D) To modify the compensation philosophy 
E) To attract, retain, and motivate qualified employees

A policy of pay secrecy can be expected to improve workers' motivation.

What can supervisors do to avoid measurement problems when they have only limited knowledge of the employee's performance?

provide a useful framework for managing motivation.

If a manager determines a wage increase by comparing an employee's current behavior with her or his past behavior, the manager is conducting a performance appraisal with a orientation.

Plans in which employees can earn additional compensation in return for certain types of performance are called

Compensation plans oriented mainly toward individual employees may cause increased competition for the rewards.

Some of the most popular methods for evaluating individual performance include all of the following except

The problems with the 360-degree feedback system include all of the following except

Which of the following reasons explains why 360-degree feedback is very beneficial to managers?

The research of Edwin Lock assumes that behavior is a result of

To provide useful information for the decision maker, performance appraisals must be valid, reliable, and free from bias.

A performance management system comprises the processes and activities involved in performance appraisals.

- programs grant additional earnings to employees or work groups for cost-reduction ideas.

The reward system must be competitive in the labor market for the organization to attract and retain competent workers.

In a highly individualistic culture such as the United States, performance appraisals almost always need to be focused more on

What is the likely impact of perquisites on the employees who receive them?

The extent to which a person is personally interested in reaching a goal is goal .

All of the following are true about employee benefits except

Which of the following statements about performance measurement with a developmental orientation is true?

In most organizations, what is the purpose of the reward system?

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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Exam 6: Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

A policy of pay secrecy can be expected to improve workers' motivation.

What can supervisors do to avoid measurement problems when they have only limited knowledge of the employee's performance?

provide a useful framework for managing motivation.

If a manager determines a wage increase by comparing an employee's current behavior with her or his past behavior, the manager is conducting a performance appraisal with a orientation.

Plans in which employees can earn additional compensation in return for certain types of performance are called

Compensation plans oriented mainly toward individual employees may cause increased competition for the rewards.

Some of the most popular methods for evaluating individual performance include all of the following except

The problems with the 360-degree feedback system include all of the following except

Which of the following reasons explains why 360-degree feedback is very beneficial to managers?

The research of Edwin Lock assumes that behavior is a result of

To provide useful information for the decision maker, performance appraisals must be valid, reliable, and free from bias.

A performance management system comprises the processes and activities involved in performance appraisals.

- programs grant additional earnings to employees or work groups for cost-reduction ideas.

The reward system must be competitive in the labor market for the organization to attract and retain competent workers.

In a highly individualistic culture such as the United States, performance appraisals almost always need to be focused more on

What is the likely impact of perquisites on the employees who receive them?

The extent to which a person is personally interested in reaching a goal is goal .

All of the following are true about employee benefits except

Which of the following statements about performance measurement with a developmental orientation is true?

In most organizations, what is the purpose of the reward system?

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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