Question 1

Briefly describe social learning theory and its three elements.

Accepted Answer

Social learning theory proposes that an

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ 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 4

Rewards given by another person are intrinsic rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

_____ combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ combines a series of tasks into...

Question 7

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  Process theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
E)  Contingency theory 
A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  Process theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
E)  Contingency theory

Question 8

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Accepted Answer

The three needs are the need for achieve

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safety needs 
B)  Compensation needs 
C)  Physiological needs 
D)  Esteem needs 
E)  Self-actualization needs 
A)  Safety needs 
B)  Compensation needs 
C)  Physiological needs 
D)  Esteem needs 
E)  Self-actualization needs

Question 10

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs in Maslow

Question 11

_____ 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 12

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 13

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The delegation of power and authority to...

Question 14

Sally enjoys her job as a teacher, not because of the pay or benefits, but because she feels good about shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders. Sally is motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  power factors. 
B)  leadership factors. 
C)  hygiene factors. 
D)  extrinsic rewards. 
E)  intrinsic rewards. 
A)  power factors. 
B)  leadership factors. 
C)  hygiene factors. 
D)  extrinsic rewards. 
E)  intrinsic rewards.

Question 15

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experiencing meaningfulness of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Samuel, a sales associate at an electronics store, learns that his base pay is higher than any other sales associate in the store. He justifies his higher salary to the idea that he must be a top sales associate, generating more revenue than anyone else. This example demonstrates which method for reducing perceived inequity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working harder, not smarter 
B)  Changing outcomes 
C)  Changing work effort 
D)  Changing perceptions 
E)  Leaving the job 
A)  Working harder, not smarter 
B)  Changing outcomes 
C)  Changing work effort 
D)  Changing perceptions 
E)  Leaving the job

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

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

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Briefly describe social learning theory and its three elements.

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

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

Rewards given by another person are intrinsic rewards.

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

_____ combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

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

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

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called _____.

Sally enjoys her job as a teacher, not because of the pay or benefits, but because she feels good about shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders. Sally is motivated by:

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experiencing meaningfulness of work.

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

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

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

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the _____.

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Exam 16: Motivating Employees

Briefly describe social learning theory and its three elements.

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

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

Rewards given by another person are intrinsic rewards.

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

_____ combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

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

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

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called _____.

Sally enjoys her job as a teacher, not because of the pay or benefits, but because she feels good about shaping the minds of tomorrow's leaders. Sally is motivated by:

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experiencing meaningfulness of work.

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

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

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

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the _____.

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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