Question 1

Research finds that a policy of pay secrecy improves workers' motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of an incentive program?

Accepted Answer

A) Salary 
B) Gain-sharing 
C) Hourly rate 
D) Wages 
E) Benefits 
A) Salary 
B) Gain-sharing 
C) Hourly rate 
D) Wages 
E) Benefits

Question 3

Information from performance measurement is commonly used as a basis for all of the following functions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) to guide recruiting, training, and development programs. 
B) to forecast future human resource needs. 
C) to plan management succession. 
D) to decide and justify reward allocations. 
E) to analyze competition. 
A) to guide recruiting, training, and development programs. 
B) to forecast future human resource needs. 
C) to plan management succession. 
D) to decide and justify reward allocations. 
E) to analyze competition.

Question 4

___________ is essentially a collaborative goal-setting process through which organizational goals systematically cascade down through the organization.

Accepted Answer

Management

Question 5

The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on a regular basis, typically _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on...

Question 6

_____ distributes a portion of the company's profits to all employees at a predetermined rate.

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 7

Describe, discuss, and give specific examples of the six types of indirect compensation and the challenges that organizations in the United States are facing.

Accepted Answer

Indirect compensation refers to the non-

Question 8

To benefit from 360-degree feedback, a manager must have a thick skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) __________ system comprises the organizational processes and activities involved in performance measurement.

Accepted Answer

performanc

Question 10

Graphic rating scales and essays are considered to be comparative evaluation methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Organizations typically conduct performance appraisals

Accepted Answer

A) when the employee asks for one. 
B) when the manager asks for one. 
C) quarterly. 
D) once a year. 
E) more frequently for older employees than for younger ones. 
A) when the employee asks for one. 
B) when the manager asks for one. 
C) quarterly. 
D) once a year. 
E) more frequently for older employees than for younger ones.

Question 12

Goals are used for two purposes: as a framework for managing motivation and as mechanism for accomplishing organizational goals with individual goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the likely impact of perquisites on the employees who receive them?

Accepted Answer

A) A lowered sense of commitment toward the organization 
B) An elevated sense of status in the organization 
C) A perceived leveling out of special privileges among employees 
D) Increased turnover due to lower restrictions on travel 
E) Reduced job satisfaction since perquisites can be taxed 
A) A lowered sense of commitment toward the organization 
B) An elevated sense of status in the organization 
C) A perceived leveling out of special privileges among employees 
D) Increased turnover due to lower restrictions on travel 
E) Reduced job satisfaction since perquisites can be taxed

Question 14

Goal specificity has been shown to be consistently related to

Accepted Answer

A) job satisfaction. 
B) company image. 
C) performance. 
D) social responsibility. 
E) ethical behavior. 
A) job satisfaction. 
B) company image. 
C) performance. 
D) social responsibility. 
E) ethical behavior.

Question 15

An organization's social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation contributions are set by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Performance measurement with a judgmental orientation focuses on the future and use of information from evaluations to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the following:
-goal

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 18

Discuss the general purpose of a reward system. Give specific examples for the surface and symbolic value.

Accepted Answer

The general purpose of a reward system i

Question 19

_____________ programs grant additional earnings to employees or work groups for cost-reduction ideas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ programs grant additional earnings to employees...

Question 20

Which of the following is true about 360-degree feedback?

Accepted Answer

A) Very few companies have adopted 360-degree systems. 
B) Traditional evaluations are usually more effective than 360-degree systems. 
C) Evaluators in a 360-degree system tend to focus on objective performance. 
D) Managers are likely to hear some personal comments on sensitive topics. 
E) Using 360-degree feedback has several key advantages, and virtually no disadvantages. 
A) Very few companies have adopted 360-degree systems. 
B) Traditional evaluations are usually more effective than 360-degree systems. 
C) Evaluators in a 360-degree system tend to focus on objective performance. 
D) Managers are likely to hear some personal comments on sensitive topics. 
E) Using 360-degree feedback has several key advantages, and virtually no disadvantages.

Research finds that a policy of pay secrecy improves workers' motivation.

Which of the following is an example of an incentive program?

Information from performance measurement is commonly used as a basis for all of the following functions EXCEPT

___________ is essentially a collaborative goal-setting process through which organizational goals systematically cascade down through the organization.

The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on a regular basis, typically _________.

_____ distributes a portion of the company's profits to all employees at a predetermined rate.

Describe, discuss, and give specific examples of the six types of indirect compensation and the challenges that organizations in the United States are facing.

To benefit from 360-degree feedback, a manager must have a thick skin.

A(n) __________ system comprises the organizational processes and activities involved in performance measurement.

Graphic rating scales and essays are considered to be comparative evaluation methods.

Organizations typically conduct performance appraisals

Goals are used for two purposes: as a framework for managing motivation and as mechanism for accomplishing organizational goals with individual goals.

What is the likely impact of perquisites on the employees who receive them?

Goal specificity has been shown to be consistently related to

An organization's social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation contributions are set by law.

Performance measurement with a judgmental orientation focuses on the future and use of information from evaluations to improve performance.

Match the following: -goal

Discuss the general purpose of a reward system. Give specific examples for the surface and symbolic value.

_____________ programs grant additional earnings to employees or work groups for cost-reduction ideas.

Which of the following is true about 360-degree feedback?

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

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Exam 6: Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Research finds that a policy of pay secrecy improves workers' motivation.

Which of the following is an example of an incentive program?

Information from performance measurement is commonly used as a basis for all of the following functions EXCEPT

___________ is essentially a collaborative goal-setting process through which organizational goals systematically cascade down through the organization.

The organization usually conducts performance appraisals on a regular basis, typically _________.

_____ distributes a portion of the company's profits to all employees at a predetermined rate.

Describe, discuss, and give specific examples of the six types of indirect compensation and the challenges that organizations in the United States are facing.

To benefit from 360-degree feedback, a manager must have a thick skin.

A(n) __________ system comprises the organizational processes and activities involved in performance measurement.

Graphic rating scales and essays are considered to be comparative evaluation methods.

Organizations typically conduct performance appraisals

Goals are used for two purposes: as a framework for managing motivation and as mechanism for accomplishing organizational goals with individual goals.

What is the likely impact of perquisites on the employees who receive them?

Goal specificity has been shown to be consistently related to

An organization's social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation contributions are set by law.

Performance measurement with a judgmental orientation focuses on the future and use of information from evaluations to improve performance.

Match the following: -goal

Discuss the general purpose of a reward system. Give specific examples for the surface and symbolic value.

_____________ programs grant additional earnings to employees or work groups for cost-reduction ideas.

Which of the following is true about 360-degree feedback?

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

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