Question 1

What are "push" forces of motivation? What are "pull" forces?

Accepted Answer

Push forces of motivation are

Question 2

According to equity theory,if the ratio of an employee's outcomes to his/her inputs is equal to the ratio of another employee's outcomes to inputs then the employee is motivated to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  do nothing 
B)  increase his own outcomes 
C)  change the referent 
D)  reevaluate the other employee's inputs 
A)  do nothing 
B)  increase his own outcomes 
C)  change the referent 
D)  reevaluate the other employee's inputs

Question 3

________ is a motivation theory that focuses on the presumed different effects of intrinsic job factors and extrinsic situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Herzberg's two-factor theory 
B)  Vroom's expectancy theory 
C)  McClelland's acquired needs theory 
D)  Maslow's need hierarchy 
A)  Herzberg's two-factor theory 
B)  Vroom's expectancy theory 
C)  McClelland's acquired needs theory 
D)  Maslow's need hierarchy

Question 4

Characteristics of a work situation is considered an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens outside the work setting 
B)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens to the individual 
C)  internal or push force that focuses on what the employee brings to the work setting 
D)  internal or push force that focuses on what the person does in the work setting 
A)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens outside the work setting 
B)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens to the individual 
C)  internal or push force that focuses on what the employee brings to the work setting 
D)  internal or push force that focuses on what the person does in the work setting

Question 5

A software engineer believes that if she can complete her current project on time she will get her much awaited promotion to the ranks of a team leader.However,she doubts her capability of completing the project on time.Within the context of expectancy theory,what level of motivation would the engineer have and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  very high, since the level of expectancy and the level of valence are both high 
B)  moderately high, as high levels of valence and instrumentality offset low expectancy levels 
C)  moderate, since high levels of expectancy and high levels of valence will be balanced by the low level of instrumentality 
D)  low, since the expectancy, instrumentality, and valence of the outcome must all be high for motivation 
A)  very high, since the level of expectancy and the level of valence are both high 
B)  moderately high, as high levels of valence and instrumentality offset low expectancy levels 
C)  moderate, since high levels of expectancy and high levels of valence will be balanced by the low level of instrumentality 
D)  low, since the expectancy, instrumentality, and valence of the outcome must all be high for motivation

Question 6

Discuss the potential impact on employee motivation of Coyle and Sandoz accepting co-supervisory duties of the assembly line.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary.Supervisors are

Question 7

Managers can use the principle of extinction to their advantage by deliberately not reinforcing employee behavior that they consider undesirable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Goal-setting is a simple panacea for motivating increased performance suitable for all occasions and in all types of situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When a manager uses ________ to lessen the likelihood of a behavior being repeated,he or she avoids providing any positive consequences as a result of that behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  reversibility 
C)  enactive mastery 
D)  negative reinforcement 
A)  extinction 
B)  reversibility 
C)  enactive mastery 
D)  negative reinforcement

Question 10

Subordinates can influence the motivation of their superiors through their ability to punish behavior by subtly withholding rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a "push" force of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  availability of training and job status 
B)  preset goals for completing a task 
C)  rewards and compensation 
D)  pressure for high levels of output 
A)  availability of training and job status 
B)  preset goals for completing a task 
C)  rewards and compensation 
D)  pressure for high levels of output

Question 12

Which of the following is a step in a program that systematically applies the principles of reinforcement theory to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  measure desired behaviors and evaluate the effectiveness of the program 
B)  describe desired performance in broad, general terms 
C)  limit the possibility of obtaining rewards only to a small percentage of employees 
D)  avoid providing frequent positive consequences for specified desired behaviors 
A)  measure desired behaviors and evaluate the effectiveness of the program 
B)  describe desired performance in broad, general terms 
C)  limit the possibility of obtaining rewards only to a small percentage of employees 
D)  avoid providing frequent positive consequences for specified desired behaviors

Question 13

Which of the following will increase the probability that people will repeat a behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction and punishments 
B)  extinction and positive reinforcements 
C)  positive reinforcements and punishments 
D)  positive and negative reinforcements 
A)  extinction and punishments 
B)  extinction and positive reinforcements 
C)  positive reinforcements and punishments 
D)  positive and negative reinforcements

Question 14

What are the implications of Herzberg's two-factor theory in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory focuses on the pre

Question 15

Discuss the co-supervisory role of Sandoz and Coyle within the context of the "core job characteristics" of the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

Student answers may vary.The core job ch

Question 16

Within the context of the job characteristics model,a company's intranet linking all the R&D scientists,allowing them to post their ideas and propose solutions at any hour of the day,whether at the office,at home,or on the road,is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  task significance 
C)  skill variety 
D)  task identity 
A)  autonomy 
B)  task significance 
C)  skill variety 
D)  task identity

Question 17

Which of the following is a process theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vroom's expectancy theory 
B)  Maslow's need hierarchy 
C)  McClelland's acquired needs theory 
D)  Herzberg's two-factor theory 
A)  Vroom's expectancy theory 
B)  Maslow's need hierarchy 
C)  McClelland's acquired needs theory 
D)  Herzberg's two-factor theory

Question 18

Characteristics of the individual is considered an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens outside the work setting 
B)  internal or push force that focuses on what the employee brings to the work setting 
C)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens to the individual 
D)  internal or push force that focuses on what the person does in the work setting 
A)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens outside the work setting 
B)  internal or push force that focuses on what the employee brings to the work setting 
C)  external or pull force that focuses on what happens to the individual 
D)  internal or push force that focuses on what the person does in the work setting

Question 19

The task significance theory predicts the methods that dissatisfied employees will use to remedy their feelings that others are "doing better" than they are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Within the context of the job characteristics model,the event manager,handling all the plans for the annual executive retreat and attending the retreat and receiving information on its success from the participants,is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  autonomy 
D)  task significance 
A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  autonomy 
D)  task significance

What are "push" forces of motivation? What are "pull" forces?

According to equity theory,if the ratio of an employee's outcomes to his/her inputs is equal to the ratio of another employee's outcomes to inputs then the employee is motivated to ________.

________ is a motivation theory that focuses on the presumed different effects of intrinsic job factors and extrinsic situational factors.

Characteristics of a work situation is considered an ________.

Discuss the potential impact on employee motivation of Coyle and Sandoz accepting co-supervisory duties of the assembly line.

Managers can use the principle of extinction to their advantage by deliberately not reinforcing employee behavior that they consider undesirable.

Goal-setting is a simple panacea for motivating increased performance suitable for all occasions and in all types of situations.

When a manager uses ________ to lessen the likelihood of a behavior being repeated,he or she avoids providing any positive consequences as a result of that behavior.

Subordinates can influence the motivation of their superiors through their ability to punish behavior by subtly withholding rewards.

Which of the following is a "push" force of motivation?

Which of the following is a step in a program that systematically applies the principles of reinforcement theory to motivate employees?

Which of the following will increase the probability that people will repeat a behavior?

What are the implications of Herzberg's two-factor theory in this scenario?

Discuss the co-supervisory role of Sandoz and Coyle within the context of the "core job characteristics" of the job characteristics model.

Within the context of the job characteristics model,a company's intranet linking all the R&D scientists,allowing them to post their ideas and propose solutions at any hour of the day,whether at the office,at home,or on the road,is an example of ________.

Which of the following is a process theory of motivation?

Characteristics of the individual is considered an ________.

The task significance theory predicts the methods that dissatisfied employees will use to remedy their feelings that others are "doing better" than they are.

Within the context of the job characteristics model,the event manager,handling all the plans for the annual executive retreat and attending the retreat and receiving information on its success from the participants,is an example of ________.

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Exam 9: Motivation

What are "push" forces of motivation? What are "pull" forces?

According to equity theory,if the ratio of an employee's outcomes to his/her inputs is equal to the ratio of another employee's outcomes to inputs then the employee is motivated to ________.

________ is a motivation theory that focuses on the presumed different effects of intrinsic job factors and extrinsic situational factors.

Characteristics of a work situation is considered an ________.

Discuss the potential impact on employee motivation of Coyle and Sandoz accepting co-supervisory duties of the assembly line.

Managers can use the principle of extinction to their advantage by deliberately not reinforcing employee behavior that they consider undesirable.

Goal-setting is a simple panacea for motivating increased performance suitable for all occasions and in all types of situations.

When a manager uses ________ to lessen the likelihood of a behavior being repeated,he or she avoids providing any positive consequences as a result of that behavior.

Subordinates can influence the motivation of their superiors through their ability to punish behavior by subtly withholding rewards.

Which of the following is a "push" force of motivation?

Which of the following is a step in a program that systematically applies the principles of reinforcement theory to motivate employees?

Which of the following will increase the probability that people will repeat a behavior?

What are the implications of Herzberg's two-factor theory in this scenario?

Discuss the co-supervisory role of Sandoz and Coyle within the context of the "core job characteristics" of the job characteristics model.

Within the context of the job characteristics model,a company's intranet linking all the R&D scientists,allowing them to post their ideas and propose solutions at any hour of the day,whether at the office,at home,or on the road,is an example of ________.

Which of the following is a process theory of motivation?

Characteristics of the individual is considered an ________.

The task significance theory predicts the methods that dissatisfied employees will use to remedy their feelings that others are "doing better" than they are.

Within the context of the job characteristics model,the event manager,handling all the plans for the annual executive retreat and attending the retreat and receiving information on its success from the participants,is an example of ________.

The Nature of Management

Social Responsibility and Managerial Ethics

International Management and Globalization

Strategic Management

Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Diverse Human Resources

Leadership

Groups and Teams

Communication and Negotiation

Individual and Group Decision Making

Operations Management

Control

Organizational Change and Development

Filters