Question 1

Motivation is the arousal, direction and persistence of behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Herzberg, which of these is an example of a hygiene factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievement 
B)  Recognition 
C)  Pay 
D)  Responsibility 
E)  Opportunity for growth 
A)  Achievement 
B)  Recognition 
C)  Pay 
D)  Responsibility 
E)  Opportunity for growth

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

reinforcem

Question 4

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the need to get information to people about how well they are doing in progressing toward goal achievement?

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

With a(n) _____________________________________________, the reinforcement is administered only after some occurrences of the correct behavior.

Accepted Answer

partial re

Question 6

CASE
Scenario - Odysess Miller
Odysess Miller was a successful manager for one of the subsidiaries at Tour Unlimited. He was responsible for 232 workers and had a span of control of eight lower level managers. Odysess has decided to try to increase performance and productivity by the careful use of motivational theories.
-The hygiene factors, or dissatifiers, that Odysess can influence include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  salary and wages. 
B)  supervision relationships. 
C)  working conditions. 
D)  company policies. 
E)  all are hygiene factors. 
A)  salary and wages. 
B)  supervision relationships. 
C)  working conditions. 
D)  company policies. 
E)  all are hygiene factors.

Question 7

_________________________ is defined as the altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is defined as the altering of...

Question 8

Rakim is a big believer in reinforcement theory. He likes the slot machine analogy, so his schedule of reinforcement is based on a random number of desired behaviors. What type of reinforcement schedule is Rakim using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed-interval 
B)  Variable-ratio 
C)  Fixed-ratio 
D)  Continuous 
E)  Continuous-interval 
A)  Fixed-interval 
B)  Variable-ratio 
C)  Fixed-ratio 
D)  Continuous 
E)  Continuous-interval

Question 9

Paula and Chris are both middle managers at Detrick International. Paula is dissatisfied because she knows that Chris makes more in salary even though, in Paula's opinion, she works longer hours than he does. If Paula wishes to reduce this perceived inequity, what should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)  She could reduce the number of hours she works. 
B)  She could increase her level of absenteeism. 
C)  She could ask for a raise. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  Only she could reduce the number of hours she works and she could ask for a raise. 
A)  She could reduce the number of hours she works. 
B)  She could increase her level of absenteeism. 
C)  She could ask for a raise. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  Only she could reduce the number of hours she works and she could ask for a raise.

Question 10

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two-factor theory 
B)  Need hierarchy theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Equity theory 
A)  Two-factor theory 
B)  Need hierarchy theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Equity theory

Question 11

The variable-ratio schedule is based on a random number of desired behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the four elements that enable employees to become empowered.

Accepted Answer

Empowering employees involves giving the

Question 13

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the idea that employees have "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 14

__________ are high-level needs, according to Herzberg, and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hygiene factors 
B)  Extrinsic factors 
C)  Motivators 
D)  Dissatisfiers 
E)  All of these 
A)  Hygiene factors 
B)  Extrinsic factors 
C)  Motivators 
D)  Dissatisfiers 
E)  All of these

Question 15

__________ 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 16

A state of ____________________ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A state of ____________________ exists whenever the...

Question 17

_________________________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ involves whether putting effort into a...

Question 18

_________________________ is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is the application of motivational theories...

Question 19

____________________ rewards are given by another person, typically a manager, and include promotions and pay increases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ rewards are given by another person,...

Question 20

__________________________________________________ pertain to the frequency with which and intervals over which reinforcement occurs.

Accepted Answer

Schedules

Motivation is the arousal, direction and persistence of behavior.

According to Herzberg, which of these is an example of a hygiene factor?

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

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the need to get information to people about how well they are doing in progressing toward goal achievement?

With a(n) _____________________________________________, the reinforcement is administered only after some occurrences of the correct behavior.

_________________________ is defined as the altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity.

Rakim is a big believer in reinforcement theory. He likes the slot machine analogy, so his schedule of reinforcement is based on a random number of desired behaviors. What type of reinforcement schedule is Rakim using?

Paula and Chris are both middle managers at Detrick International. Paula is dissatisfied because she knows that Chris makes more in salary even though, in Paula's opinion, she works longer hours than he does. If Paula wishes to reduce this perceived inequity, what should she do?

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

The variable-ratio schedule is based on a random number of desired behaviors.

Describe the four elements that enable employees to become empowered.

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the idea that employees have "buy into" the goals?

__________ are high-level needs, according to Herzberg, and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

__________ is the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior.

A state of ____________________ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

_________________________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

_________________________ is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction.

____________________ rewards are given by another person, typically a manager, and include promotions and pay increases.

__________________________________________________ pertain to the frequency with which and intervals over which reinforcement occurs.

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Exam 16: Motivation

Motivation is the arousal, direction and persistence of behavior.

According to Herzberg, which of these is an example of a hygiene factor?

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

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the need to get information to people about how well they are doing in progressing toward goal achievement?

With a(n) _____________________________________________, the reinforcement is administered only after some occurrences of the correct behavior.

_________________________ is defined as the altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity.

Rakim is a big believer in reinforcement theory. He likes the slot machine analogy, so his schedule of reinforcement is based on a random number of desired behaviors. What type of reinforcement schedule is Rakim using?

Paula and Chris are both middle managers at Detrick International. Paula is dissatisfied because she knows that Chris makes more in salary even though, in Paula's opinion, she works longer hours than he does. If Paula wishes to reduce this perceived inequity, what should she do?

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

The variable-ratio schedule is based on a random number of desired behaviors.

Describe the four elements that enable employees to become empowered.

In goal-setting theory, which term refers to the idea that employees have "buy into" the goals?

__________ are high-level needs, according to Herzberg, and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

__________ is the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior.

A state of ____________________ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

_________________________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

_________________________ is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction.

____________________ rewards are given by another person, typically a manager, and include promotions and pay increases.

__________________________________________________ pertain to the frequency with which and intervals over which reinforcement occurs.

Managing in Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Meeting the Challenge of Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Managerial and Quality Control

Information Technology and E-Business

Operations and Value Chain Management

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