Question 1

Positive reinforcement increases the probability that behavior will be repeated by rewarding people for making the right response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An example of a job satisfier for most people would be the opportunity to work on a project with an expert in the field.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A thrust in linking pay to performance is to attempt to link pay to

Accepted Answer

A)  performance as good as the employee's best year. 
B)  team rather than individual performance. 
C)  how long the employee has been with the firm. 
D)  performance that supports the business strategy. 
A)  performance as good as the employee's best year. 
B)  team rather than individual performance. 
C)  how long the employee has been with the firm. 
D)  performance that supports the business strategy.

Question 4

One implication of need theory is that people are usually content, provided they have satisfied their needs at the first three levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Goals are more effective when they are used to evaluate performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Gift certificates for large department stores are known to be an effective recognition award in virtually all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People who justify such high executive compensation say the large payments are necessary

Accepted Answer

A)  to attract and retain top talent. 
B)  to keep the executives motivated. 
C)  both a & b 
D)  to use profit sharing. 
A)  to attract and retain top talent. 
B)  to keep the executives motivated. 
C)  both a & b 
D)  to use profit sharing.

Question 8

A manager can appeal to the need for risk taking and enhance motivation by rewarding good behavior with adventuresome assignments

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of a motivator job factor for the young generation of workers is limited responsibility so they can relax on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Giving workers an opportunity to experience pride can be a strong internal motivator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An accurate example of a cross-cultural difference in rewards is that

Accepted Answer

A)  most Asian workers want public recognition. 
B)  workers from a poor country might prefer a practical reward. 
C)  Italian workers prefer gift certificates to stores like Wal-Mart. 
D)  Chinese women who sell beauty products dislike tangible rewards. 
A)  most Asian workers want public recognition. 
B)  workers from a poor country might prefer a practical reward. 
C)  Italian workers prefer gift certificates to stores like Wal-Mart. 
D)  Chinese women who sell beauty products dislike tangible rewards.

Question 12

When workers accept goals, the goals are more likely to motivate them toward higher performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Praising workers for good performance is a type of

Accepted Answer

A)  informal recognition.. 
B)  formal recognition. 
C)  valence 
D)  management 
A)  informal recognition.. 
B)  formal recognition. 
C)  valence 
D)  management

Question 14

Luis, a commercial real estate agent, says "I'm almost sure that if I close this deal the company will give me a bonus." Luis is demonstrating a high

Accepted Answer

A)  E→P expectancy. 
B)  P→O instrumentality. 
C)  valence. 
D)  need for affiliation. 
A)  E→P expectancy. 
B)  P→O instrumentality. 
C)  valence. 
D)  need for affiliation.

Positive reinforcement increases the probability that behavior will be repeated by rewarding people for making the right response.

An example of a job satisfier for most people would be the opportunity to work on a project with an expert in the field.

A thrust in linking pay to performance is to attempt to link pay to

One implication of need theory is that people are usually content, provided they have satisfied their needs at the first three levels.

Goals are more effective when they are used to evaluate performance.

Gift certificates for large department stores are known to be an effective recognition award in virtually all cultures.

People who justify such high executive compensation say the large payments are necessary

A manager can appeal to the need for risk taking and enhance motivation by rewarding good behavior with adventuresome assignments

An example of a motivator job factor for the young generation of workers is limited responsibility so they can relax on the job.

Giving workers an opportunity to experience pride can be a strong internal motivator.

An accurate example of a cross-cultural difference in rewards is that

When workers accept goals, the goals are more likely to motivate them toward higher performance.

Praising workers for good performance is a type of

Luis, a commercial real estate agent, says "I'm almost sure that if I close this deal the company will give me a bonus." Luis is demonstrating a high

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Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

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Exam 11: Motivation

Positive reinforcement increases the probability that behavior will be repeated by rewarding people for making the right response.

An example of a job satisfier for most people would be the opportunity to work on a project with an expert in the field.

A thrust in linking pay to performance is to attempt to link pay to

One implication of need theory is that people are usually content, provided they have satisfied their needs at the first three levels.

Goals are more effective when they are used to evaluate performance.

Gift certificates for large department stores are known to be an effective recognition award in virtually all cultures.

People who justify such high executive compensation say the large payments are necessary

A manager can appeal to the need for risk taking and enhance motivation by rewarding good behavior with adventuresome assignments

An example of a motivator job factor for the young generation of workers is limited responsibility so they can relax on the job.

Giving workers an opportunity to experience pride can be a strong internal motivator.

An accurate example of a cross-cultural difference in rewards is that

When workers accept goals, the goals are more likely to motivate them toward higher performance.

Praising workers for good performance is a type of

Luis, a commercial real estate agent, says "I'm almost sure that if I close this deal the company will give me a bonus." Luis is demonstrating a high

The Managers Job

International Management and Cultural Diversity

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Essentials of Planning

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Quantitative Techniques for Planning and Decision Making

Job Design and Work Schedules

Organization Structure, Culture, and Change

Staffing and Human Resource Management

Leadership

Communication

Teams, Groups, and Teamwork

Information Technology and E-Commerce

Essentials of Control

Managing Ineffective Performers

Enhancing Personal Productivity and Managing Stress

Filters