Question 1

The assumption that positively reinforced behavior tends to be repeated is the basis for the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The assumption that positively reinforced behavior tends...

Question 2

____ influences the critical psychological state of experienced meaningfulness of work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Skill variety 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Task identity 
D)  All of these 
E)  Task significance and task identity only 
A)  Skill variety 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Task identity 
D)  All of these 
E)  Task significance and task identity only

Question 3

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

Falserustr

Question 4

Which theory proposes that an individual's motivation can result not just from direct experience of rewards and punishments but also from the person's thoughts and beliefs and his or her observations of other people's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
C)  ERG theory 
D)  Experiential learning theory 
E)  Social learning theory 
A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
C)  ERG theory 
D)  Experiential learning theory 
E)  Social learning theory

Question 5

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship among the individual's effort and performance and not on the desirability of outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____________________ is the removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the removal of an unpleasant...

Question 7

Theories that explain how employees select the behaviors that allow them to meet their needs are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  content theories. 
B)  contingency theories. 
C)  process theories. 
D)  need hierarchy theories. 
E)  reinforcement theories. 
A)  content theories. 
B)  contingency theories. 
C)  process theories. 
D)  need hierarchy theories. 
E)  reinforcement theories.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a process theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need hierarchy theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Acquired needs theory 
A)  Need hierarchy theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Acquired needs theory

Question 9

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need was put forth by Maslow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of these is sometimes called negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Neutral learning 
A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Neutral learning

Question 11

Which of the following theories concern the thought processes that influence behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Needs 
E)  Maslow's 
A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Needs 
E)  Maslow's

Question 12

One of your fellow students is continually late to class.The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade.Based on the above,the professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Rewards enhancement 
A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Rewards enhancement

Question 13

____ refers to a reward given by another person.

Accepted Answer

A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  A charity 
A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  A charity

Question 14

On the continuum of empowerment,what is the highest level of empowerment that requires the most complex skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-management 
B)  Suggestion programs 
C)  Participation groups 
D)  Cross-functional teams 
E)  Periodic briefings 
A)  Self-management 
B)  Suggestion programs 
C)  Participation groups 
D)  Cross-functional teams 
E)  Periodic briefings

Question 15

Which of the following is the arousal,direction,and persistence of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Satisfaction 
D)  Rewarding behavior 
E)  Behavior modification 
A)  Commitment 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Satisfaction 
D)  Rewarding behavior 
E)  Behavior modification

Question 16

Which motivation theory proposes that needs must be satisfied in sequence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  ERG theory 
C)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  Experiential learning theory 
E)  Social learning theory 
A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  ERG theory 
C)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  Experiential learning theory 
E)  Social learning theory

Question 17

Goal acceptance,in goal-setting theory,means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____________________ 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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ systematically moves employees from one job...

Question 19

Engaged employees are controlled and coerced in the workplace until they grow into contributable employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following refers to the degree to which an employee performs a total job with a recognizable beginning and ending?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task complexity 
B)  Task identity 
C)  Task significance 
D)  Task structure 
E)  None of these 
A)  Task complexity 
B)  Task identity 
C)  Task significance 
D)  Task structure 
E)  None of these

The assumption that positively reinforced behavior tends to be repeated is the basis for the ____________________.

____ influences the critical psychological state of experienced meaningfulness of work.

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n)____________________.

Which theory proposes that an individual's motivation can result not just from direct experience of rewards and punishments but also from the person's thoughts and beliefs and his or her observations of other people's behavior?

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship among the individual's effort and performance and not on the desirability of outcomes.

____________________ is the removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior.

Theories that explain how employees select the behaviors that allow them to meet their needs are known as

Which of the following is an example of a process theory of motivation?

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need was put forth by Maslow.

Which of these is sometimes called negative reinforcement?

Which of the following theories concern the thought processes that influence behavior?

One of your fellow students is continually late to class.The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade.Based on the above,the professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

____ refers to a reward given by another person.

On the continuum of empowerment,what is the highest level of empowerment that requires the most complex skills?

Which of the following is the arousal,direction,and persistence of behavior?

Which motivation theory proposes that needs must be satisfied in sequence?

Goal acceptance,in goal-setting theory,means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

____________________ 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.

Engaged employees are controlled and coerced in the workplace until they grow into contributable employees.

Which of the following refers to the degree to which an employee performs a total job with a recognizable beginning and ending?

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Exam 12: Motivating Employees

The assumption that positively reinforced behavior tends to be repeated is the basis for the ____________________.

____ influences the critical psychological state of experienced meaningfulness of work.

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n)____________________.

Which theory proposes that an individual's motivation can result not just from direct experience of rewards and punishments but also from the person's thoughts and beliefs and his or her observations of other people's behavior?

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship among the individual's effort and performance and not on the desirability of outcomes.

____________________ is the removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior.

Theories that explain how employees select the behaviors that allow them to meet their needs are known as

Which of the following is an example of a process theory of motivation?

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need was put forth by Maslow.

Which of these is sometimes called negative reinforcement?

Which of the following theories concern the thought processes that influence behavior?

One of your fellow students is continually late to class.The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade.Based on the above,the professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

____ refers to a reward given by another person.

On the continuum of empowerment,what is the highest level of empowerment that requires the most complex skills?

Which of the following is the arousal,direction,and persistence of behavior?

Which motivation theory proposes that needs must be satisfied in sequence?

Goal acceptance,in goal-setting theory,means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

____________________ 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.

Engaged employees are controlled and coerced in the workplace until they grow into contributable employees.

Which of the following refers to the degree to which an employee performs a total job with a recognizable beginning and ending?

Innovative Management for a Changing World

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Appendix-Managing Human Resources and Diversity

Filters