Question 1

According to Maslow, if a previously satisfied lower-level need becomes deficient,

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A) the individual returns to the level just below the deficient level. 
B) the individual returns to the lowest level that is now deficient. 
C) the individual becomes demotivated. 
D) the individual advances a level. 
E) the individual begins again at the bottom of the hierarchy. 
A) the individual returns to the level just below the deficient level. 
B) the individual returns to the lowest level that is now deficient. 
C) the individual becomes demotivated. 
D) the individual advances a level. 
E) the individual begins again at the bottom of the hierarchy.

Question 2

According to Alderfer, if a person is successful at trying to satisfy a higher level of needs, he or she will _________ to the next level.

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The answer of According to Alderfer, if a person is...

Question 3

One common criticism associated with the use of OB modification is that it

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A) never attains ideals. 
B) discriminates. 
C) includes elements of manipulation. 
D) is expensive. 
E) is not cost-effective. 
A) never attains ideals. 
B) discriminates. 
C) includes elements of manipulation. 
D) is expensive. 
E) is not cost-effective.

Question 4

Research has suggested that the expectancy theory is more likely to explain motivation in ____.

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A) Japan 
B) Muslim countries 
C) the Federal Republic of Germany 
D) Great Britain 
E) the United States 
A) Japan 
B) Muslim countries 
C) the Federal Republic of Germany 
D) Great Britain 
E) the United States

Question 5

The top two sets of needs in Maslow's hierarchy are referred to as growth needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following:
-relatedness needs

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A) realizing full potential 
B) observe the behavior of others 
C) food, water, air 
D) permanent change in behavior 
E) unpleasant results from behavior
F)employees are motivated by money
G)similar to belongingness and esteem
H)leads people to behave in specific ways
I)how motivation occurs
J)reduce dissatisfaction
K)dual-structure theory
L)Abraham Maslow
M)scientific management motivator
N)what an individual requires or wants
O)based on social comparisons
P)do better than in the past
Q)seldom used by managers
R)consequences of behavior
S)being treated unfairly
T)human companionship 
A) realizing full potential 
B) observe the behavior of others 
C) food, water, air 
D) permanent change in behavior 
E) unpleasant results from behavior
F)employees are motivated by money
G)similar to belongingness and esteem
H)leads people to behave in specific ways
I)how motivation occurs
J)reduce dissatisfaction
K)dual-structure theory
L)Abraham Maslow
M)scientific management motivator
N)what an individual requires or wants
O)based on social comparisons
P)do better than in the past
Q)seldom used by managers
R)consequences of behavior
S)being treated unfairly
T)human companionship

Question 7

The need for ____ is most frequently associated with David McClelland.

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A) security 
B) power 
C) achievement 
D) self-esteem 
E) self-improvement 
A) security 
B) power 
C) achievement 
D) self-esteem 
E) self-improvement

Question 8

In its simplest form, reinforcement theory suggests that behavior is a function of

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A) equity perceptions. 
B) emotional states. 
C) attitudes. 
D) subconscious perceptions. 
E) consequences. 
A) equity perceptions. 
B) emotional states. 
C) attitudes. 
D) subconscious perceptions. 
E) consequences.

Question 9

According to Alderfer, if a person is frustrated trying to satisfy a higher level of needs, he or she will __________ to the previous level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Alderfer, if a person is...

Question 10

Ramone has satisfied his basic needs and has many friends. He is now trying to learn new skills and advance his career. According to Alderfer, Ramone's activities are explained by which component of ERG theory?

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A) Satisfaction-progression 
B) Frustration-regression 
C) Importance-satisfaction 
D) Satisfaction-regression 
E) Frustration-progression 
A) Satisfaction-progression 
B) Frustration-regression 
C) Importance-satisfaction 
D) Satisfaction-regression 
E) Frustration-progression

Question 11

All of the following are included in the human relations approach to motivation EXCEPT:

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A) employees want to feel useful. 
B) employees want to feel important. 
C) employees have strong social needs. 
D) employees are motivated by only money. 
E) allow employees a modicum of self-direction. 
A) employees want to feel useful. 
B) employees want to feel important. 
C) employees have strong social needs. 
D) employees are motivated by only money. 
E) allow employees a modicum of self-direction.

Question 12

According to Herzberg, all of these are motivation factors EXCEPT:

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A) working conditions. 
B) recognition. 
C) responsibility. 
D) the work itself. 
E) achievement. 
A) working conditions. 
B) recognition. 
C) responsibility. 
D) the work itself. 
E) achievement.

Question 13

Reinforcing behavior every time it occurs is called ________ reinforcement.

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The answer of Reinforcing behavior every time it occurs is...

Question 14

Discuss the four types of reinforcement, giving examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The four types of reinforcement are posi

Question 15

Herzberg's dual-structure theory was a response to the prevailing thinking that

Accepted Answer

A) job loyalty ranged from loyalty to disloyalty. 
B) job satisfaction ranged from satisfaction to dissatisfaction. 
C) job motivation ranged from motivation to demotivation. 
D) job ability ranged from ability to disability. 
E) job motivation ranged from progression to regression. 
A) job loyalty ranged from loyalty to disloyalty. 
B) job satisfaction ranged from satisfaction to dissatisfaction. 
C) job motivation ranged from motivation to demotivation. 
D) job ability ranged from ability to disability. 
E) job motivation ranged from progression to regression.

Question 16

____________ are things that offer safety and security, such as adequate housing and clothing and freedom from worry and anxiety.

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The answer of ____________ are things that offer safety and...

Question 17

A manager who praises her subordinates every time they reach a specified performance level is practicing ________ reinforcement scheduling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A manager who praises her subordinates every...

Question 18

Aria has been performing successfully at work for several months. Aria believes that she will get a pay raise if she maintains this high level of performance. This belief is an example of the ____ expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) effort-to-performance 
B) performance-to-benefit 
C) performance-to-outcome 
D) performance-to-valence 
E) effort-to-outcome 
A) effort-to-performance 
B) performance-to-benefit 
C) performance-to-outcome 
D) performance-to-valence 
E) effort-to-outcome

Question 19

Security needs are the most basic needs in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Herzberg's dual-structure theory identifies motivation factors, which prevent dissatisfaction, and hygiene factors, which enhance satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to Maslow, if a previously satisfied lower-level need becomes deficient,

According to Alderfer, if a person is successful at trying to satisfy a higher level of needs, he or she will _________ to the next level.

One common criticism associated with the use of OB modification is that it

Research has suggested that the expectancy theory is more likely to explain motivation in ____.

The top two sets of needs in Maslow's hierarchy are referred to as growth needs.

Match the following: -relatedness needs

The need for ____ is most frequently associated with David McClelland.

In its simplest form, reinforcement theory suggests that behavior is a function of

According to Alderfer, if a person is frustrated trying to satisfy a higher level of needs, he or she will __________ to the previous level.

Ramone has satisfied his basic needs and has many friends. He is now trying to learn new skills and advance his career. According to Alderfer, Ramone's activities are explained by which component of ERG theory?

All of the following are included in the human relations approach to motivation EXCEPT:

According to Herzberg, all of these are motivation factors EXCEPT:

Reinforcing behavior every time it occurs is called ________ reinforcement.

Discuss the four types of reinforcement, giving examples of each.

Herzberg's dual-structure theory was a response to the prevailing thinking that

____________ are things that offer safety and security, such as adequate housing and clothing and freedom from worry and anxiety.

A manager who praises her subordinates every time they reach a specified performance level is practicing ________ reinforcement scheduling.

Aria has been performing successfully at work for several months. Aria believes that she will get a pay raise if she maintains this high level of performance. This belief is an example of the ____ expectancy.

Security needs are the most basic needs in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Herzberg's dual-structure theory identifies motivation factors, which prevent dissatisfaction, and hygiene factors, which enhance satisfaction.

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Exam 4: Motivation in Organizations

According to Maslow, if a previously satisfied lower-level need becomes deficient,

According to Alderfer, if a person is successful at trying to satisfy a higher level of needs, he or she will _________ to the next level.

One common criticism associated with the use of OB modification is that it

Research has suggested that the expectancy theory is more likely to explain motivation in ____.

The top two sets of needs in Maslow's hierarchy are referred to as growth needs.

Match the following: -relatedness needs

The need for ____ is most frequently associated with David McClelland.

In its simplest form, reinforcement theory suggests that behavior is a function of

According to Alderfer, if a person is frustrated trying to satisfy a higher level of needs, he or she will __________ to the previous level.

Ramone has satisfied his basic needs and has many friends. He is now trying to learn new skills and advance his career. According to Alderfer, Ramone's activities are explained by which component of ERG theory?

All of the following are included in the human relations approach to motivation EXCEPT:

According to Herzberg, all of these are motivation factors EXCEPT:

Reinforcing behavior every time it occurs is called ________ reinforcement.

Discuss the four types of reinforcement, giving examples of each.

Herzberg's dual-structure theory was a response to the prevailing thinking that

____________ are things that offer safety and security, such as adequate housing and clothing and freedom from worry and anxiety.

A manager who praises her subordinates every time they reach a specified performance level is practicing ________ reinforcement scheduling.

Aria has been performing successfully at work for several months. Aria believes that she will get a pay raise if she maintains this high level of performance. This belief is an example of the ____ expectancy.

Security needs are the most basic needs in Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Herzberg's dual-structure theory identifies motivation factors, which prevent dissatisfaction, and hygiene factors, which enhance satisfaction.

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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