Question 1

The primary explanation of human behavior,according to the expectancy theory,is based upon:

Accepted Answer

A) anticipation. 
B) uncertainty. 
C) risk. 
D) happenstance. 
A) anticipation. 
B) uncertainty. 
C) risk. 
D) happenstance. A

Question 2

External influences do not effect motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Motivation is not something that is done to another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In McClelland's need for achievement theory,the desire for friendship,cooperation,and close interpersonal relationships is called:

Accepted Answer

A) power. 
B) achievement. 
C) esteem. 
D) affiliation. 
A) power. 
B) achievement. 
C) esteem. 
D) affiliation.

Question 5

Reinforcement theory is a combination of both positive and negative issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Most supervisors do not have the power to improve motivation factors within the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-intrapreneurship

Accepted Answer

A) employees set their own work hours, within reason 
B) an element of job redesign that allows employees to use discretion in altering work 
C) a job design that provides an employee with more job authority, challenge, opportunity, and decision making 
D) motivation theories that emphasize a person's needs 
E) four, 10-hour work days between Monday and Friday
F)horizontal loading
G)Herzberg's dissatisfiers
H)entrepreneurship within organizations
I)existence and relatedness and growth
J)goals influence motivation
K)"Hey, how come my pay is not the same as yours?" applies to this theory
L)the "anticipation" theory of motivation 
A) employees set their own work hours, within reason 
B) an element of job redesign that allows employees to use discretion in altering work 
C) a job design that provides an employee with more job authority, challenge, opportunity, and decision making 
D) motivation theories that emphasize a person's needs 
E) four, 10-hour work days between Monday and Friday
F)horizontal loading
G)Herzberg's dissatisfiers
H)entrepreneurship within organizations
I)existence and relatedness and growth
J)goals influence motivation
K)"Hey, how come my pay is not the same as yours?" applies to this theory
L)the "anticipation" theory of motivation

Question 8

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-goal-setting theory

Accepted Answer

A) employees set their own work hours, within reason 
B) an element of job redesign that allows employees to use discretion in altering work 
C) a job design that provides an employee with more job authority, challenge, opportunity, and decision making 
D) motivation theories that emphasize a person's needs 
E) four, 10-hour work days between Monday and Friday
F)horizontal loading
G)Herzberg's dissatisfiers
H)entrepreneurship within organizations
I)existence and relatedness and growth
J)goals influence motivation
K)"Hey, how come my pay is not the same as yours?" applies to this theory
L)the "anticipation" theory of motivation 
A) employees set their own work hours, within reason 
B) an element of job redesign that allows employees to use discretion in altering work 
C) a job design that provides an employee with more job authority, challenge, opportunity, and decision making 
D) motivation theories that emphasize a person's needs 
E) four, 10-hour work days between Monday and Friday
F)horizontal loading
G)Herzberg's dissatisfiers
H)entrepreneurship within organizations
I)existence and relatedness and growth
J)goals influence motivation
K)"Hey, how come my pay is not the same as yours?" applies to this theory
L)the "anticipation" theory of motivation

Question 9

McGregor suggested ____________ as a philosophy of management with a positive perception of subordinates' potential for work.

Accepted Answer

A) theory X 
B) theory Y 
C) high needs 
D) need for affiliation 
A) theory X 
B) theory Y 
C) high needs 
D) need for affiliation

Question 10

A mentoring manager that encourages a subordinate to "shadow" his/her leadership exemplifies which process theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) expectancy 
B) goal-setting 
C) equity 
D) reinforcement 
A) expectancy 
B) goal-setting 
C) equity 
D) reinforcement

Question 11

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-job scope

Accepted Answer

A) a basic stimulus for motivation 
B) management efforts for providing an improved, enhanced, dignified, and satisfying workplace 
C) assigning employees to a variety of new, temporary jobs 
D) a manager's attitude about work, people, and performance 
E) job twinning
F)unsatisfied needs often lead to this
G)the application of motivational theories to the structure of work
H)Herzberg's satisfiers
I)the collective attitude of workers
J)a composite of rewards or punishments
K)an element of job redesign referring to variation incorporated in a job
L)negative perceptions of subordinates' potential
M)theories that explain hoe employees choose behaviors to meet their needs
N)positive perceptions of subordinates' potential 
A) a basic stimulus for motivation 
B) management efforts for providing an improved, enhanced, dignified, and satisfying workplace 
C) assigning employees to a variety of new, temporary jobs 
D) a manager's attitude about work, people, and performance 
E) job twinning
F)unsatisfied needs often lead to this
G)the application of motivational theories to the structure of work
H)Herzberg's satisfiers
I)the collective attitude of workers
J)a composite of rewards or punishments
K)an element of job redesign referring to variation incorporated in a job
L)negative perceptions of subordinates' potential
M)theories that explain hoe employees choose behaviors to meet their needs
N)positive perceptions of subordinates' potential

Question 12

Moving or shifting employees from one specific job to another is called job:

Accepted Answer

A) redesign 
B) enrichment 
C) rotation 
D) enlargement 
A) redesign 
B) enrichment 
C) rotation 
D) enlargement

Question 13

Intrapreneurship = entrepreneurship + formal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A good reward system will include:

Accepted Answer

A) rewards that meet basic needs 
B) rewards that are available to all 
C) rewards that are comparable to other organizations 
D) all of the above 
A) rewards that meet basic needs 
B) rewards that are available to all 
C) rewards that are comparable to other organizations 
D) all of the above

Question 15

Chris Argyris,management author,states that mature individuals are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) passive 
B) dependent 
C) unaware 
D) independent 
A) passive 
B) dependent 
C) unaware 
D) independent

Question 16

Motivation theories are either content- or process-oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Based on McClelland's theory,managers should work to identify and encourage the development of their ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) high achievers 
B) power motivated 
C) low achievers with high potential 
D) high potential employees 
A) high achievers 
B) power motivated 
C) low achievers with high potential 
D) high potential employees

Question 18

A person's wants are what initially prompt or "start up" motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Physiological or psychological conditions in humans that act as stimuli for behaviors are called:

Accepted Answer

A) motivations. 
B) needs. 
C) skills. 
D) incentives. 
A) motivations. 
B) needs. 
C) skills. 
D) incentives.

Question 20

Job redesign requires an intimate knowledge of both ____________ and ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) job enlargement and job rotation 
B) employee talents and job qualities 
C) employee desires and job opportunities 
D) job depth and job scope 
A) job enlargement and job rotation 
B) employee talents and job qualities 
C) employee desires and job opportunities 
D) job depth and job scope

The primary explanation of human behavior,according to the expectancy theory,is based upon:

External influences do not effect motivation.

Motivation is not something that is done to another person.

In McClelland's need for achievement theory,the desire for friendship,cooperation,and close interpersonal relationships is called:

Reinforcement theory is a combination of both positive and negative issues.

Most supervisors do not have the power to improve motivation factors within the workplace.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -intrapreneurship

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -goal-setting theory

McGregor suggested ____________ as a philosophy of management with a positive perception of subordinates' potential for work.

A mentoring manager that encourages a subordinate to "shadow" his/her leadership exemplifies which process theory of motivation?

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -job scope

Moving or shifting employees from one specific job to another is called job:

Intrapreneurship = entrepreneurship + formal organization.

A good reward system will include:

Chris Argyris,management author,states that mature individuals are ____________.

Motivation theories are either content- or process-oriented.

Based on McClelland's theory,managers should work to identify and encourage the development of their ____________.

A person's wants are what initially prompt or "start up" motivation.

Physiological or psychological conditions in humans that act as stimuli for behaviors are called:

Job redesign requires an intimate knowledge of both and .

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters

Exam 12: Human Motivation

The primary explanation of human behavior,according to the expectancy theory,is based upon:

External influences do not effect motivation.

Motivation is not something that is done to another person.

In McClelland's need for achievement theory,the desire for friendship,cooperation,and close interpersonal relationships is called:

Reinforcement theory is a combination of both positive and negative issues.

Most supervisors do not have the power to improve motivation factors within the workplace.

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -intrapreneurship

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -goal-setting theory

McGregor suggested ____________ as a philosophy of management with a positive perception of subordinates' potential for work.

A mentoring manager that encourages a subordinate to "shadow" his/her leadership exemplifies which process theory of motivation?

Match the options below with the correct phrases: -job scope

Moving or shifting employees from one specific job to another is called job:

Intrapreneurship = entrepreneurship + formal organization.

A good reward system will include:

Chris Argyris,management author,states that mature individuals are ____________.

Motivation theories are either content- or process-oriented.

Based on McClelland's theory,managers should work to identify and encourage the development of their ____________.

A person's wants are what initially prompt or "start up" motivation.

Physiological or psychological conditions in humans that act as stimuli for behaviors are called:

Job redesign requires an intimate knowledge of both ____________ and ____________.

Management: An Overview

Management Thought: Past and Present

The Managers Environment

Planning and Strategy

Managements Commitments to Quality and Productivity

Making Decisions

Organizing Principles

Organizational Design, Culture, and Change

Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

Staffing the Workforce

Communication: Interpersonal and Organizational

Leadership

Team Management and Conflict

Information Management Systems

Control: Purpose, Process, and Techniques

Filters

Job redesign requires an intimate knowledge of both and .