Question 1

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 2

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  skill variety. 
D)  task identity. 
E)  feedback. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  skill variety. 
D)  task identity. 
E)  feedback.

Question 3

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 4

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)_____ is an example of an intrinsic reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  employee's feelings of self-worth 
B)  pat on the back from your boss 
C)  pay raise 
D)  promotion 
E)  bonus 
A)  employee's feelings of self-worth 
B)  pat on the back from your boss 
C)  pay raise 
D)  promotion 
E)  bonus

Question 6

In goal-setting theory, _____ refers to the idea that employees have to "buy into" the goals.

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 7

_____ is power sharing, or the delegation of power or authority to subordinates in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Engagement 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Empowerment 
E)  Leadership 
A)  Engagement 
B)  Synergy 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Empowerment 
E)  Leadership

Question 8

Bruce publicly praises his employees when they have achieved their goals. Bruce hopes this will increase the likelihood of goal achievement in the future. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction. 
B)  negative reinforcement. 
C)  avoidance learning. 
D)  positive reinforcement. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  extinction. 
B)  negative reinforcement. 
C)  avoidance learning. 
D)  positive reinforcement. 
E)  none of these.

Question 9

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic rewards is the satis

Question 10

Which of the following theories emphasize the needs that motivate people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Situational 
A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Situational

Question 11

How do managers motivate a diverse workforce toward common organizational goals? Write a short essay that summarizes the concept of motivation and compares the types of rewards that help drive workers to an outcome of high performance. If you know of one, include an example of a company that you believe offers exceptional employee rewards.

Accepted Answer

Motivation refers to internal or externa

Question 12

The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee is avoidance learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Goal specificity, in goal-setting theory, refers to the difficulty level of goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A job is that unit of work for which a single employee is responsible. In a short essay, tell how and why today's managers seek to design jobs that are not only efficient, but provide employee stimulation and satisfaction. Devise an example that illustrates your answer.

Accepted Answer

Simple, repetitive jobs can be boring an

Question 15

_____ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the forces either within...

Question 16

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

Question 17

The degree to which the job is perceived as important and having an impact on the company or customers refers to task significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes:

Accepted Answer

A)  a need for affiliation. 
B)  a need for power. 
C)  a need for achievement. 
D)  a need for authority. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  a need for affiliation. 
B)  a need for power. 
C)  a need for achievement. 
D)  a need for authority. 
E)  all of these.

Question 19

Daisy tried to apply the job characteristics model to her workforce, but it only worked for some of her employees. Which of the following may be a reason why it did not work for everyone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some of her employees are lazy. 
B)  Some of her employees are low in growth-need strength. 
C)  Some of her employees have a low need for power. 
D)  All of her employees have high growth-needs. 
E)  Some of her employees have low affiliation needs. 
A)  Some of her employees are lazy. 
B)  Some of her employees are low in growth-need strength. 
C)  Some of her employees have a low need for power. 
D)  All of her employees have high growth-needs. 
E)  Some of her employees have low affiliation needs.

Question 20

_____ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

Accepted Answer

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

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

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:

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

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

A(n)_____ is an example of an intrinsic reward.

In goal-setting theory, _____ refers to the idea that employees have to "buy into" the goals.

_____ is power sharing, or the delegation of power or authority to subordinates in an organization.

Bruce publicly praises his employees when they have achieved their goals. Bruce hopes this will increase the likelihood of goal achievement in the future. This is an example of:

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Which of the following theories emphasize the needs that motivate people?

The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee is avoidance learning.

Goal specificity, in goal-setting theory, refers to the difficulty level of goals.

A job is that unit of work for which a single employee is responsible. In a short essay, tell how and why today's managers seek to design jobs that are not only efficient, but provide employee stimulation and satisfaction. Devise an example that illustrates your answer.

_____ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

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

The degree to which the job is perceived as important and having an impact on the company or customers refers to task significance.

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes:

Daisy tried to apply the job characteristics model to her workforce, but it only worked for some of her employees. Which of the following may be a reason why it did not work for everyone?

_____ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

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Exam 16: Motivating Employees

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

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:

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

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

A(n)_____ is an example of an intrinsic reward.

In goal-setting theory, _____ refers to the idea that employees have to "buy into" the goals.

_____ is power sharing, or the delegation of power or authority to subordinates in an organization.

Bruce publicly praises his employees when they have achieved their goals. Bruce hopes this will increase the likelihood of goal achievement in the future. This is an example of:

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

Which of the following theories emphasize the needs that motivate people?

The imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee is avoidance learning.

Goal specificity, in goal-setting theory, refers to the difficulty level of goals.

A job is that unit of work for which a single employee is responsible. In a short essay, tell how and why today's managers seek to design jobs that are not only efficient, but provide employee stimulation and satisfaction. Devise an example that illustrates your answer.

_____ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

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

The degree to which the job is perceived as important and having an impact on the company or customers refers to task significance.

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes:

Daisy tried to apply the job characteristics model to her workforce, but it only worked for some of her employees. Which of the following may be a reason why it did not work for everyone?

_____ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start Ups and New Ventures

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resource

Managing Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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