Exam 12: Motivating Employees

Job rotation systematically moves employees from one job to another,thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's model of job characteristics that is based on the number of diverse activities that make up a job is known as

The removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior is referred to as

A recent study indicates that the link between intrinsic characteristics and job motivation and satisfaction is stronger in economically disadvantaged countries and high power distance countries.

____________________ involves whether successful performance will lead to the desired outcome.

Scenario - Donovan Zorn Donovan Zorn was a successful manager for one of the subsidiaries at Eagles Unlimited. He was responsible for 232 workers and had a span of control of eight lower level managers. Donovan has decided to try to increase performance and productivity by the careful use of motivational theories. -One of Donovan's best employees has a driving need to be able to attain a high standard of success,to master complex tasks,and to surpass others.Donovan recognizes these acquired needs as defined as

Skill variety,task identity,and task significance tend to influence the employee's psychological state of experienced meaningfulness of work.

____________________ theory proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific,challenging goals that are accepted as valid by subordinates,then helping people track their progress toward goal achievement by providing timely feedback.

Carla's subordinates view her as a great manager. Not only does she get the job done,but she organizes the workplace in such a way that employees experience a sense of meaningfulness,connection,and growth. This is an example of employee:

List the five core job dimensions found in the job characteristics model.

A modification of the needs hierarchy theory that proposes three categories of needs: existence,relatedness,and growth is called the ____________________ theory.

Which of the following is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction?

The administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior is positive reinforcement.

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

Goal-setting theory proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific,challenging goals that are accepted as valid by subordinates,then helping people track their progress toward goal achievement by providing timely feedback.

Extrinsic rewards refers to the satisfaction a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

List the three needs proposed by Clayton Alderfer.

____________________ is the value of outcomes,or attraction for outcomes,for the individual.

Describe the four elements that enable employees to become empowered.

Motivation increases,according to the expectancy theory,when the worker believes that the successful performance will result by putting effort into a given task.This is called E-P expectancy.