Question 1

People with a high need for achievement tend to enjoy work that is entrepreneurial and innovative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

_____ is a theory that suggests that motivation depends on individuals' mental anticipation about their ability to perform tasks and receive desired rewards.

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory

Question 3

According to the acquired needs theory, the need for power refers to the desire to:

Accepted Answer

A)  accomplish something difficult and attain a high standard for success. 
B)  form close personal relationships and avoid conflict. 
C)  influence or control others and have authority over others. 
D)  master complex tasks and surpass others. 
A)  accomplish something difficult and attain a high standard for success. 
B)  form close personal relationships and avoid conflict. 
C)  influence or control others and have authority over others. 
D)  master complex tasks and surpass others. C

Question 4

Which of the following is an element that must be in place before employees can be truly empowered to perform their jobs effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information about employees' salary 
B)  Knowledge and skills 
C)  A centralized organizational hierarchy 
D)  A fixed chain of command 
A)  Information about employees' salary 
B)  Knowledge and skills 
C)  A centralized organizational hierarchy 
D)  A fixed chain of command

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe the two categories of motives.

Accepted Answer

According to the four categories of moti

Question 7

Conventional management approaches:

Accepted Answer

A)  appeal to an individual's "higher" needs. 
B)  rely on intrinsic rewards to motivate subordinates. 
C)  are based on controlling the behavior of people by manipulating their decisions. 
D)  give subordinates more control over their work and the power to affect outcomes. 
A)  appeal to an individual's "higher" needs. 
B)  rely on intrinsic rewards to motivate subordinates. 
C)  are based on controlling the behavior of people by manipulating their decisions. 
D)  give subordinates more control over their work and the power to affect outcomes.

Question 8

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, the need for fringe benefits is an example of _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem 
B)  belongingness 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  safety 
A)  esteem 
B)  belongingness 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  safety

Question 9

Employee engagement means that people:

Accepted Answer

A)  are unable to share power. 
B)  feel a sense of belonging to the organization. 
C)  look for solutions to improve working conditions. 
D)  are delegated authority. 
A)  are unable to share power. 
B)  feel a sense of belonging to the organization. 
C)  look for solutions to improve working conditions. 
D)  are delegated authority.

Question 10

Organizations can motivate employees by creating an organizational environment that:

Accepted Answer

A)  is similar to the organization's competitors. 
B)  improves the infrastructure. 
C)  provides a horizontal organizational structure. 
D)  helps them find true value in their work. 
A)  is similar to the organization's competitors. 
B)  improves the infrastructure. 
C)  provides a horizontal organizational structure. 
D)  helps them find true value in their work.

Question 11

Job enrichment is a program that links at least a portion of employees' pay on the amount of skills they possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain positive reinforcement with a suitable example.

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement is the administra

Question 13

_____ refers to the forces either internal 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 internal...

Question 14

Which of the following actions can a leader take to empower an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the employee how to complete a task. 
B)  Provide the company's financial data to the employee. 
C)  Increase the employee's salary. 
D)  Tell the employee he or she will be terminated unless performance improves. 
A)  Tell the employee how to complete a task. 
B)  Provide the company's financial data to the employee. 
C)  Increase the employee's salary. 
D)  Tell the employee he or she will be terminated unless performance improves.

Question 15

The basic assumption underlying behavior modification is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  law of initial values 
B)  all-or-none law 
C)  matching law 
D)  law of effect 
A)  law of initial values 
B)  all-or-none law 
C)  matching law 
D)  law of effect

Question 16

Intrinsic rewards:

Accepted Answer

A)  come from the satisfaction received by performing a particular action. 
B)  are given by another person, typically a supervisor. 
C)  include pay raises and promotions. 
D)  appeal to the "lower" needs of individuals. 
A)  come from the satisfaction received by performing a particular action. 
B)  are given by another person, typically a supervisor. 
C)  include pay raises and promotions. 
D)  appeal to the "lower" needs of individuals.

Question 17

The _____ states that positively reinforced behavior tends to be repeated and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ states that positively reinforced behavior...

Question 18

Employees in companies that have a social mission are typically highly motivated because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they want to avoid punishments and negative consequences. 
B)  they get intrinsic rewards. 
C)  they are given monetary incentives. 
D)  their lower needs are fulfilled. 
A)  they want to avoid punishments and negative consequences. 
B)  they get intrinsic rewards. 
C)  they are given monetary incentives. 
D)  their lower needs are fulfilled.

Question 19

_____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory, involves job satisfaction and meeting higher-level needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor...

Question 20

You are the owner of a small business with ten employees. How would you build a thriving workforce?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A thriving workforce

People with a high need for achievement tend to enjoy work that is entrepreneurial and innovative.

_____ is a theory that suggests that motivation depends on individuals' mental anticipation about their ability to perform tasks and receive desired rewards.

According to the acquired needs theory, the need for power refers to the desire to:

Which of the following is an element that must be in place before employees can be truly empowered to perform their jobs effectively?

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

Briefly describe the two categories of motives.

Conventional management approaches:

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, the need for fringe benefits is an example of _____ needs.

Employee engagement means that people:

Organizations can motivate employees by creating an organizational environment that:

Job enrichment is a program that links at least a portion of employees' pay on the amount of skills they possess.

Explain positive reinforcement with a suitable example.

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

Which of the following actions can a leader take to empower an employee?

The basic assumption underlying behavior modification is the _____.

Intrinsic rewards:

The _____ states that positively reinforced behavior tends to be repeated and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated.

Employees in companies that have a social mission are typically highly motivated because:

_____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory, involves job satisfaction and meeting higher-level needs.

You are the owner of a small business with ten employees. How would you build a thriving workforce?

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

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Exam 8: Motivation and Empowerment

People with a high need for achievement tend to enjoy work that is entrepreneurial and innovative.

_____ is a theory that suggests that motivation depends on individuals' mental anticipation about their ability to perform tasks and receive desired rewards.

According to the acquired needs theory, the need for power refers to the desire to:

Which of the following is an element that must be in place before employees can be truly empowered to perform their jobs effectively?

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

Briefly describe the two categories of motives.

Conventional management approaches:

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, the need for fringe benefits is an example of _____ needs.

Employee engagement means that people:

Organizations can motivate employees by creating an organizational environment that:

Job enrichment is a program that links at least a portion of employees' pay on the amount of skills they possess.

Explain positive reinforcement with a suitable example.

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

Which of the following actions can a leader take to empower an employee?

The basic assumption underlying behavior modification is the _____.

Intrinsic rewards:

The _____ states that positively reinforced behavior tends to be repeated and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated.

Employees in companies that have a social mission are typically highly motivated because:

_____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory, involves job satisfaction and meeting higher-level needs.

You are the owner of a small business with ten employees. How would you build a thriving workforce?

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

Courage and Moral Leadership

Followership

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters