Question 1

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

Emma 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 4

List the three needs proposed by Clayton Alderfer.

Accepted Answer

The three needs are

Question 5

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 6

Which of these refers to a reward given by another person?

Accepted Answer

A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  A charity 
A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  A charity

Question 7

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 16, the average steelworker at Nucor took home $100,000 in 2005.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following techniques reduces the likelihood that behavior will be repeated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Negative reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Reward enhancement 
E)  All of these 
A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Negative reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Reward enhancement 
E)  All of these

Question 10

Process theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A process theory that focuses on individuals' perception of how fairly they are treated in comparison to other people is called equality theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which component of Maslow's hierarchy of needs describes the most basic human physical needs, including food, water and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

_________________________ systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ systematically moves employees from one job...

Question 14

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 15

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List the four content theories discussed in your text.

Accepted Answer

The four are (1) hierarchy of

Question 17

List the five core job dimensions found in the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

The five dimensions are (1) sk

Question 18

Content and process theories of motivation are found in which approach to motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  The traditional approach 
B)  The contemporary approach 
C)  The human relations approach 
D)  The human resource approach 
E)  The whole person approach 
A)  The traditional approach 
B)  The contemporary approach 
C)  The human relations approach 
D)  The human resource approach 
E)  The whole person approach

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

One of your fellow team members at work is continually disrupting the team's work with jokes and general horseplay. You hope that by ignoring him he will stop this senseless behavior. You are attempting to use which reinforcement tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Negative reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Desired behavior is reinforced annually 
A)  Extinction 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Negative reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Desired behavior is reinforced annually

Exam 16: Motivation

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

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

Emma 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?

List the three needs proposed by Clayton Alderfer.

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

Which of these refers to a reward given by another person?

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

According to Unlocking Innovative Solutions Through PEOPLE in Chapter 16, the average steelworker at Nucor took home $100,000 in 2005.

Which of the following techniques reduces the likelihood that behavior will be repeated?

Process theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

A process theory that focuses on individuals' perception of how fairly they are treated in comparison to other people is called equality theory.

Which component of Maslow's hierarchy of needs describes the most basic human physical needs, including food, water and oxygen?

_________________________ systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

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

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

List the four content theories discussed in your text.

List the five core job dimensions found in the job characteristics model.

Content and process theories of motivation are found in which approach to motivation?

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

One of your fellow team members at work is continually disrupting the team's work with jokes and general horseplay. You hope that by ignoring him he will stop this senseless behavior. You are attempting to use which reinforcement tool?

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