Question 1

Workers with a Theory Y point of view would be likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) just want to collect a paycheck 
B) love their job more than the money they make 
C) avoid work unless rewards were high 
D) avoid responsibility for their actions 
A) just want to collect a paycheck 
B) love their job more than the money they make 
C) avoid work unless rewards were high 
D) avoid responsibility for their actions

Question 2

An individual who wants to buy a home in a neighborhood with a low crime rate is satisfying which need?

Accepted Answer

A) esteem 
B) safety 
C) physiological 
D) self-actualization 
A) esteem 
B) safety 
C) physiological 
D) self-actualization

Question 3

Which of the following theories of motivation is seen as the most comprehensive?

Accepted Answer

A) JCM theory 
B) expectancy theory 
C) equity theory 
D) goal-setting theory 
A) JCM theory 
B) expectancy theory 
C) equity theory 
D) goal-setting theory

Question 4

In a short essay, explain which theories work best for certain cultures.The discussion should include Maslow's need hierarchy, the three-needs theory, and the equity theory.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's need hierarchy argues that peop

Question 5

According to Herzberg, favorable hygiene factors can cause an employee to feel ________.

Accepted Answer

A) satisfied 
B) not dissatisfied 
C) dissatisfied 
D) indifferent 
A) satisfied 
B) not dissatisfied 
C) dissatisfied 
D) indifferent

Question 6

McGregor holds the opinion that managers are less successful when they adopt a Theory Y view of human nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a way to motivate contingent workers?

Accepted Answer

A) promise of permanent employment in the future 
B) opportunity for training 
C) opportunity to develop marketable skills 
D) opportunity to work alongside permanent employees 
A) promise of permanent employment in the future 
B) opportunity for training 
C) opportunity to develop marketable skills 
D) opportunity to work alongside permanent employees

Question 8

About ________ of managers surveyed feel they do a good job of motivating their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) one-quarter 
B) one-half 
C) a little over half 
D) three-quarters 
A) one-quarter 
B) one-half 
C) a little over half 
D) three-quarters

Question 9

The JCM contends that ________ are required in meaningful work.

Accepted Answer

A) skill variety, task identity, and task significance 
B) skill variety, autonomy, and feedback 
C) task identity, autonomy, and feedback 
D) task significance, autonomy, and feedback 
A) skill variety, task identity, and task significance 
B) skill variety, autonomy, and feedback 
C) task identity, autonomy, and feedback 
D) task significance, autonomy, and feedback

Question 10

Which element of motivation is a measure of intensity or drive?

Accepted Answer

A) direction 
B) energy 
C) persistence 
D) achievement 
A) direction 
B) energy 
C) persistence 
D) achievement

Question 11

Motivation is a process that leads to a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During tough economic times, managers find that ________ work(s)best for motivating employees.

Accepted Answer

A) de-emphasizing how employees work is tied to performance 
B) fostering two-way communication 
C) promotions in job status without increased pay 
D) promises of future compensation 
A) de-emphasizing how employees work is tied to performance 
B) fostering two-way communication 
C) promotions in job status without increased pay 
D) promises of future compensation

Question 13

Maslow believes that higher-order needs ________.

Accepted Answer

A) are satisfied externally 
B) are satisfied first 
C) are satisfied internally 
D) are satisfied most often 
A) are satisfied externally 
B) are satisfied first 
C) are satisfied internally 
D) are satisfied most often

Question 14

Open-book management encourages employees to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) think like an owner 
B) share their financial situations with management 
C) make all top-level decisions for the organization 
D) ignore the needs of the organization 
A) think like an owner 
B) share their financial situations with management 
C) make all top-level decisions for the organization 
D) ignore the needs of the organization

Question 15

Which of the following suggests that humans have an innate desire for friendly and close interpersonal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) need for achievement 
B) need for power 
C) need for fulfillment 
D) need for affiliation 
A) need for achievement 
B) need for power 
C) need for fulfillment 
D) need for affiliation

Question 16

A theory that suggests that employees compare their inputs and outputs from a job to the ratio of relevant others is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) action motivation 
B) goal setting 
C) reinforcement theory 
D) equity theory 
A) action motivation 
B) goal setting 
C) reinforcement theory 
D) equity theory

Question 17

In the JCM, motivation and satisfaction increase when this is true.

Accepted Answer

A) The employee feels good about herself. 
B) The employee cares about the task. 
C) The employee feels rewarded. 
D) The employee feels like she belongs. 
A) The employee feels good about herself. 
B) The employee cares about the task. 
C) The employee feels rewarded. 
D) The employee feels like she belongs.

Question 18

________ allow companies to accommodate the needs of workers with nonstandard family situations.

Accepted Answer

A) Flextime and expanded workweeks 
B) Expanded workweeks and job sharing 
C) Flexible pay rates 
D) Flextime, compressed workweeks, and job sharing 
A) Flextime and expanded workweeks 
B) Expanded workweeks and job sharing 
C) Flexible pay rates 
D) Flextime, compressed workweeks, and job sharing

Question 19

Equity theory holds that employees who feel underpaid will decrease their level of effort and performance in response to feelings of inequity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is a recognized way for a manager to motivate low-skilled, minimum-wage employees?

Accepted Answer

A) music in the workplace 
B) employee recognition programs 
C) coercing low-performing employees 
D) employee peer groups 
A) music in the workplace 
B) employee recognition programs 
C) coercing low-performing employees 
D) employee peer groups

Workers with a Theory Y point of view would be likely to ________.

An individual who wants to buy a home in a neighborhood with a low crime rate is satisfying which need?

Which of the following theories of motivation is seen as the most comprehensive?

In a short essay, explain which theories work best for certain cultures.The discussion should include Maslow's need hierarchy, the three-needs theory, and the equity theory.

According to Herzberg, favorable hygiene factors can cause an employee to feel ________.

McGregor holds the opinion that managers are less successful when they adopt a Theory Y view of human nature.

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a way to motivate contingent workers?

About ________ of managers surveyed feel they do a good job of motivating their employees.

The JCM contends that ________ are required in meaningful work.

Which element of motivation is a measure of intensity or drive?

Motivation is a process that leads to a goal.

During tough economic times, managers find that ________ work(s)best for motivating employees.

Maslow believes that higher-order needs ________.

Open-book management encourages employees to ________.

Which of the following suggests that humans have an innate desire for friendly and close interpersonal relationships?

A theory that suggests that employees compare their inputs and outputs from a job to the ratio of relevant others is known as ________.

In the JCM, motivation and satisfaction increase when this is true.

________ allow companies to accommodate the needs of workers with nonstandard family situations.

Equity theory holds that employees who feel underpaid will decrease their level of effort and performance in response to feelings of inequity.

What is a recognized way for a manager to motivate low-skilled, minimum-wage employees?

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Exam 11: Motivating and Rewarding Employees

Workers with a Theory Y point of view would be likely to ________.

An individual who wants to buy a home in a neighborhood with a low crime rate is satisfying which need?

Which of the following theories of motivation is seen as the most comprehensive?

In a short essay, explain which theories work best for certain cultures.The discussion should include Maslow's need hierarchy, the three-needs theory, and the equity theory.

According to Herzberg, favorable hygiene factors can cause an employee to feel ________.

McGregor holds the opinion that managers are less successful when they adopt a Theory Y view of human nature.

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a way to motivate contingent workers?

About ________ of managers surveyed feel they do a good job of motivating their employees.

The JCM contends that ________ are required in meaningful work.

Which element of motivation is a measure of intensity or drive?

Motivation is a process that leads to a goal.

During tough economic times, managers find that ________ work(s)best for motivating employees.

Maslow believes that higher-order needs ________.

Open-book management encourages employees to ________.

Which of the following suggests that humans have an innate desire for friendly and close interpersonal relationships?

A theory that suggests that employees compare their inputs and outputs from a job to the ratio of relevant others is known as ________.

In the JCM, motivation and satisfaction increase when this is true.

________ allow companies to accommodate the needs of workers with nonstandard family situations.

Equity theory holds that employees who feel underpaid will decrease their level of effort and performance in response to feelings of inequity.

What is a recognized way for a manager to motivate low-skilled, minimum-wage employees?

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organization Structure

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

History Module

Quantitative Module

Career Module

Entrepreneurship Module

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