Question 1

To motivate employees, employee stock option plans offer employees stock in the company at no charge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The purpose of the reward system is to ________, _______, and ________ qualified employees.

Accepted Answer

attract, retain, motivate
attr

Question 3

An organization that uses a flexible reward system may allow employees to choose the combination of benefits they prefer, but not how they receive their pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_________ provide a useful framework for managing motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ provide a useful framework for managing...

Question 5

Match the following:
-reward system

Accepted Answer

A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance 
A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance

Question 6

The choice of which behaviors to reward is a function of the

Accepted Answer

A) compensation system. 
B) performance measurement system. 
C) performance management system. 
D) managerial system. 
E) total quality management system. 
A) compensation system. 
B) performance measurement system. 
C) performance management system. 
D) managerial system. 
E) total quality management system.

Question 7

Match the following:
-job performance feedback

Accepted Answer

A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance 
A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance

Question 8

In organizations, the behaviors that are rewarded are the ones that tend to recur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of these describes self-efficacy? It refers to the extent to which an individual

Accepted Answer

A) is willing to expend effort in order to attain a goal. 
B) believes he or she can accomplish goals even if he or she failed to do so in the past. 
C) is personally interested in reaching a goal. 
D) accepts a goal as his or her own. 
E) believes that a goal is worthwhile. 
A) is willing to expend effort in order to attain a goal. 
B) believes he or she can accomplish goals even if he or she failed to do so in the past. 
C) is personally interested in reaching a goal. 
D) accepts a goal as his or her own. 
E) believes that a goal is worthwhile.

Question 10

Which of the following ties a worker's earnings to the number of units produced?

Accepted Answer

A) Merit pay plan 
B) Gain-sharing program 
C) Profit-sharing program 
D) Employee stock option plan 
E) Piecework program 
A) Merit pay plan 
B) Gain-sharing program 
C) Profit-sharing program 
D) Employee stock option plan 
E) Piecework program

Question 11

Which of the following statements about goal difficulty is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) The goal should be challenging. 
B) The goal should require effort. 
C) The goals must be set by top management. 
D) The goal should not be too difficult. 
E) The goal should be attainable. 
A) The goal should be challenging. 
B) The goal should require effort. 
C) The goals must be set by top management. 
D) The goal should not be too difficult. 
E) The goal should be attainable.

Question 12

Sonia, Raj, and Jessica, three employees out of sixty at ABC Telecom, are given a small reward to show that they are appreciated. The reward carries a(n) ____ value.

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic 
B) tangible 
C) surface 
D) compensation 
E) intangible 
A) symbolic 
B) tangible 
C) surface 
D) compensation 
E) intangible

Question 13

The _____ value of a reward to an employee is its objective meaning or worth.

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic 
B) tangible 
C) surface 
D) tradeabletradable 
E) intangible 
A) symbolic 
B) tangible 
C) surface 
D) tradeabletradable 
E) intangible

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a problem identified with the 360-degree feedback system?

Accepted Answer

A) The manager must have a thick skin. 
B) Some comments may be threatening. 
C) It gives a wider range of performance-related feedback. 
D) Must focus on constructive criticism. 
E) The manager may hear some personal comments on sensitive topics. 
A) The manager must have a thick skin. 
B) Some comments may be threatening. 
C) It gives a wider range of performance-related feedback. 
D) Must focus on constructive criticism. 
E) The manager may hear some personal comments on sensitive topics.

Question 15

Discuss the issues that arise when developing a compensation package for expatriate employees. What issues must managers be sure to address?

Accepted Answer

Developing a compensation package for ex

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT part of the performance measurement process?

Accepted Answer

A) Comparing an employee's work behavior with previously established standards 
B) Communicating the results to the employee 
C) Rewarding the employee according to his or her performance 
D) Evaluating an employee's work behavior by measurement 
E) Documenting the results 
A) Comparing an employee's work behavior with previously established standards 
B) Communicating the results to the employee 
C) Rewarding the employee according to his or her performance 
D) Evaluating an employee's work behavior by measurement 
E) Documenting the results

Question 17

Individual performance measurement methods include behaviorally anchored rating scales and checklists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bonus systems and piecework are considered to be incentive-based compensation systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The limiting aspect of a 360-degree feedback is that it includes evaluations from a boss and peers, but not from subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the following:
-goal specificity

Accepted Answer

A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance 
A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance

To motivate employees, employee stock option plans offer employees stock in the company at no charge.

The purpose of the reward system is to ____, _, and ______ qualified employees.

An organization that uses a flexible reward system may allow employees to choose the combination of benefits they prefer, but not how they receive their pay.

_________ provide a useful framework for managing motivation.

Match the following: -reward system

The choice of which behaviors to reward is a function of the

Match the following: -job performance feedback

In organizations, the behaviors that are rewarded are the ones that tend to recur.

Which of these describes self-efficacy? It refers to the extent to which an individual

Which of the following ties a worker's earnings to the number of units produced?

Which of the following statements about goal difficulty is NOT true?

Sonia, Raj, and Jessica, three employees out of sixty at ABC Telecom, are given a small reward to show that they are appreciated. The reward carries a(n) ____ value.

The _____ value of a reward to an employee is its objective meaning or worth.

Which of these is NOT a problem identified with the 360-degree feedback system?

Discuss the issues that arise when developing a compensation package for expatriate employees. What issues must managers be sure to address?

Which of the following is NOT part of the performance measurement process?

Individual performance measurement methods include behaviorally anchored rating scales and checklists.

Bonus systems and piecework are considered to be incentive-based compensation systems.

The limiting aspect of a 360-degree feedback is that it includes evaluations from a boss and peers, but not from subordinates.

Match the following: -goal specificity

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

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

Filters

Exam 6: Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

To motivate employees, employee stock option plans offer employees stock in the company at no charge.

The purpose of the reward system is to ________, _______, and ________ qualified employees.

An organization that uses a flexible reward system may allow employees to choose the combination of benefits they prefer, but not how they receive their pay.

_________ provide a useful framework for managing motivation.

Match the following: -reward system

The choice of which behaviors to reward is a function of the

Match the following: -job performance feedback

In organizations, the behaviors that are rewarded are the ones that tend to recur.

Which of these describes self-efficacy? It refers to the extent to which an individual

Which of the following ties a worker's earnings to the number of units produced?

Which of the following statements about goal difficulty is NOT true?

Sonia, Raj, and Jessica, three employees out of sixty at ABC Telecom, are given a small reward to show that they are appreciated. The reward carries a(n) ____ value.

The _____ value of a reward to an employee is its objective meaning or worth.

Which of these is NOT a problem identified with the 360-degree feedback system?

Discuss the issues that arise when developing a compensation package for expatriate employees. What issues must managers be sure to address?

Which of the following is NOT part of the performance measurement process?

Individual performance measurement methods include behaviorally anchored rating scales and checklists.

Bonus systems and piecework are considered to be incentive-based compensation systems.

The limiting aspect of a 360-degree feedback is that it includes evaluations from a boss and peers, but not from subordinates.

Match the following: -goal specificity

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

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

Filters

The purpose of the reward system is to ____, _, and ______ qualified employees.