Question 1

Which of the following theories focuses on employee learning of desired work behaviors?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Two ways to classify rewards are extrinsic and monetary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A job design that incorporates achievement,recognition,and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  job simplification. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  none of these.

Question 4

Which term,in goal-setting theory,refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Feedback 
E)  Goal motivation 
A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Feedback 
E)  Goal motivation

Question 5

Empowering employees means giving employees

Accepted Answer

A)  information. 
B)  knowledge. 
C)  power. 
D)  rewards. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  information. 
B)  knowledge. 
C)  power. 
D)  rewards. 
E)  all of these.

Question 6

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory is based on the relati

Question 7

Expectancy theory is concerned not with the thinking process that individuals use to achieve rewards but with identifying types of needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A need for power,a need for accomplishment,and a need for superior power is proposed by David McClelland's acquired needs theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____________________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is defined as anything that causes...

Question 10

Punishment is the imposition of an unpleasant outcome following undesirable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Briefly describe social learning theory and its three elements.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory proposes that an

Question 12

Self-reinforcement refers to an individual motivating him- or herself by setting goals and ways of reaching them and then providing positive reinforcement to him- or herself when goals are achieved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Larry is looking for ways to increase the number of different tasks that an employee performs without increasing task complexity.He should try

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  job rotation. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  job lay-off. 
A)  job simplification. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  job rotation. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  job lay-off.

Question 14

Denise has a desire to influence others,be responsible for them,and have authority over them.It can be described as her

Accepted Answer

A)  need for power. 
B)  need for achievement. 
C)  need for affiliation. 
D)  need for relatedness. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  need for power. 
B)  need for achievement. 
C)  need for affiliation. 
D)  need for relatedness. 
E)  none of these.

Question 15

____ is the extent to which doing the job provides information back to the employee about his or her performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback 
B)  Assessment 
C)  Evaluation 
D)  Satisfaction 
E)  Fulfillment 
A)  Feedback 
B)  Assessment 
C)  Evaluation 
D)  Satisfaction 
E)  Fulfillment

Question 16

____________________ theories explain how workers select behavioral actions to meet their needs and determine whether their choices were successful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ theories explain how workers select behavioral...

Question 17

Empowering employees means giving them four elements that enable them to act more freely to accomplish their jobs: information,knowledge,power,and rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with

Accepted Answer

A)  employee growth-need strength. 
B)  experienced meaningfulness of work. 
C)  experienced responsibility. 
D)  knowledge of actual results. 
E)  demotivation. 
A)  employee growth-need strength. 
B)  experienced meaningfulness of work. 
C)  experienced responsibility. 
D)  knowledge of actual results. 
E)  demotivation.

Question 19

____ theory deals with employee's perception of fairness.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Need hierarchy 
D)  Equity 
E)  ERG 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Need hierarchy 
D)  Equity 
E)  ERG

Question 20

Self-control is an individual's belief about his or her abilities to successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following theories focuses on employee learning of desired work behaviors?

Two ways to classify rewards are extrinsic and monetary.

A job design that incorporates achievement,recognition,and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as

Which term,in goal-setting theory,refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Empowering employees means giving employees

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

Expectancy theory is concerned not with the thinking process that individuals use to achieve rewards but with identifying types of needs.

A need for power,a need for accomplishment,and a need for superior power is proposed by David McClelland's acquired needs theory.

____________________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

Punishment is the imposition of an unpleasant outcome following undesirable behavior.

Briefly describe social learning theory and its three elements.

Self-reinforcement refers to an individual motivating him- or herself by setting goals and ways of reaching them and then providing positive reinforcement to him- or herself when goals are achieved.

Larry is looking for ways to increase the number of different tasks that an employee performs without increasing task complexity.He should try

Denise has a desire to influence others,be responsible for them,and have authority over them.It can be described as her

____ is the extent to which doing the job provides information back to the employee about his or her performance.

____________________ theories explain how workers select behavioral actions to meet their needs and determine whether their choices were successful.

Empowering employees means giving them four elements that enable them to act more freely to accomplish their jobs: information,knowledge,power,and rewards.

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with

____ theory deals with employee's perception of fairness.

Self-control is an individual's belief about his or her abilities to successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome.

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Exam 12: Motivating Employees

Which of the following theories focuses on employee learning of desired work behaviors?

Two ways to classify rewards are extrinsic and monetary.

A job design that incorporates achievement,recognition,and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as

Which term,in goal-setting theory,refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Empowering employees means giving employees

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

Expectancy theory is concerned not with the thinking process that individuals use to achieve rewards but with identifying types of needs.

A need for power,a need for accomplishment,and a need for superior power is proposed by David McClelland's acquired needs theory.

____________________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

Punishment is the imposition of an unpleasant outcome following undesirable behavior.

Briefly describe social learning theory and its three elements.

Self-reinforcement refers to an individual motivating him- or herself by setting goals and ways of reaching them and then providing positive reinforcement to him- or herself when goals are achieved.

Larry is looking for ways to increase the number of different tasks that an employee performs without increasing task complexity.He should try

Denise has a desire to influence others,be responsible for them,and have authority over them.It can be described as her

____ is the extent to which doing the job provides information back to the employee about his or her performance.

____________________ theories explain how workers select behavioral actions to meet their needs and determine whether their choices were successful.

Empowering employees means giving them four elements that enable them to act more freely to accomplish their jobs: information,knowledge,power,and rewards.

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with

____ theory deals with employee's perception of fairness.

Self-control is an individual's belief about his or her abilities to successfully accomplish a specific task or outcome.

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

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