Exam 10: Motivational Basis of Leading

The process of redesigning jobs so that employees experience higher-order needs is known as ____________________.

In Maslow's need hierarchy theory, the most fundamental, or prepotent, needs are the _______________ needs.

The_______________ theories of motivation deal with the individual's evaluation and choice of certain courses of action, as well as how other factors influence the outcomes of such courses of action.

Self-actualization is the highest level of Maslow's need hierarchy and represents the desires of people for interpersonal relationships.

In Vroom's theory of motivation, an individual's preferences for particular outcomes is referred to as _______________.

Herzberg and his associates asked their respondents to recall incidents in which they felt satisfied or dissatisfied. This method is known as the ____________________ method.

_______________ needs are considered to be higher order needs, whereas ______________________ lies at the highest level of the needs hierarchy.

The most important product of Herzberg's work was the finding that the motivators were all related to the content of the work itself. All of the following are content factors except:

Marlon believes that his hard work will warrant a promotion in the organization. His supervisor does not grant him a promotion, however, based on the company's system of checks and balances. This would be termed which of the following?

____________________ refers to the manner in which the distribution of outcomes are explained to recipients, and the procedures employed in such distribution.

Asuka notices that the exams in her class are very easy and her scores are almost identical to Jimmy's. However, Jimmy does not study at all. Asuka therefore decides that it is not necessary to study very much at all for the next exam. According to equity theory, Asuka is

One of the significant contributions of the Porter and Lawler model is to highlight the complexity of the __________relationship.

The most important product of Herzberg's work was the finding that the (a) _______________ were all related to the (b) ______________ of the work itself, while the (c) _______________ factors were all related to the (d) _______________ in which the work was carried out.

The extent to which Raul would certainly enjoy and appreciate getting a good grade in this course would be termed which of the following?

Motivation may be directionless.

The model of motivation proposed by Porter and Lawler (1968) is an extension and elaboration of __________.

________________ is concerned with the allocation of available resources to individuals and/or groups.

One of the significant contributions of the Porter and Lawler model is to highlight the complexity of abilities and traits.

According to Maslow, very few individuals ever reach which particular level of his hierarchy?

The most important product of Herzberg's work was the finding that the motivators were all related to the content of the work itself, while the hygiene factors were all related to the context. All of the following are context factors except: