Question 1

The system that distributes to employees some portion of the profits of business,either immediately or deferred to a later date is called rate setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Money has an economic value as a medium of exchange for allocation of economic resources,but it is also a _____ medium of exchange.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  virtual 
C)  social 
D)  symbolic 
A)  psychological 
B)  virtual 
C)  social 
D)  symbolic

Question 3

In general,people tend to exhibit a _____,claiming undue credit for their success and minimizing their own responsibility for problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution bias 
B)  perceptual set 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  self-serving bias 
A)  fundamental attribution bias 
B)  perceptual set 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  self-serving bias

Question 4

In a piece rate incentive,pay is determined by the amount of output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following combinations creates a desirable instrumentality condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  High level of performance, low level of economic reward 
B)  Low level of performance, high level of economic reward 
C)  High level of performance, moderate level of economic reward 
D)  Low level of performance, low level of economic reward 
A)  High level of performance, low level of economic reward 
B)  Low level of performance, high level of economic reward 
C)  High level of performance, moderate level of economic reward 
D)  Low level of performance, low level of economic reward

Question 6

_____ is the process by which people interpret and assign causes for their own and others' behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Attribution 
C)  Valence 
D)  Feedback 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Attribution 
C)  Valence 
D)  Feedback

Question 7

A formal appraisal system encourages managers to do more analytical and constructive thinking about their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the problems encountered in the self-appraisal process?

Accepted Answer

Some poor performers tend to diminish th

Question 9

A _____ encourages employee suggestions,provides an incentive for coordination and teamwork,and promotes improved communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  skill-based pay system 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  piece rate system 
D)  gain-sharing plan 
A)  skill-based pay system 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  piece rate system 
D)  gain-sharing plan

Question 10

A(n)_____ is the process of systematically gathering data on a person's skills,abilities,and behaviors from a variety of sources-the manager,peers,subordinates,and even customers or clients.

Accepted Answer

A)  appraisal interview 
B)  survey 
C)  360-degree feedback 
D)  balanced scorecard 
A)  appraisal interview 
B)  survey 
C)  360-degree feedback 
D)  balanced scorecard

Question 11

_____ is the hallmark of modern appraisal philosophy that can help employees fine-tune their performance better if they know how they are doing in the eyes of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Management goal setting 
B)  Clarification of behavioral expectations 
C)  An extensive feedback system 
D)  Performance orientation 
A)  Management goal setting 
B)  Clarification of behavioral expectations 
C)  An extensive feedback system 
D)  Performance orientation

Question 12

With the Galatea effect,high expectations by employees themselves lead to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  high performance 
B)  frustration 
C)  self-doubt 
D)  behavioral bias 
A)  high performance 
B)  frustration 
C)  self-doubt 
D)  behavioral bias

Question 13

According to behavior modification principles,when employees see a direct connection between _____,instrumentality is high.

Accepted Answer

A)  performance and reward 
B)  seniority and promotions 
C)  motivation and expectancy 
D)  extrinsic satisfaction and intrinsic reward 
A)  performance and reward 
B)  seniority and promotions 
C)  motivation and expectancy 
D)  extrinsic satisfaction and intrinsic reward

Question 14

The break-even point is the point at which costs and rewards are equal for a certain level of expected performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the Herzberg model,pay is viewed primarily as a hygiene factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following concepts explained in the expectancy theory means that if money is to act as a strong motivator,an employee must want more of it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Valence 
C)  Drive 
D)  Instrumentality 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Valence 
C)  Drive 
D)  Instrumentality

Question 17

During self-appraisals,some poor performers tend to attribute their problems to situational factors around them,and a few will rate themselves too leniently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Peter was awarded a bonus for meeting the sales target set by his company for the first quarter of 2013.Which of the following incentive measures has the company used to reward Peter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amount of output 
B)  Quality of output 
C)  Success in reaching goals 
D)  Cost efficiency 
A)  Amount of output 
B)  Quality of output 
C)  Success in reaching goals 
D)  Cost efficiency

Question 19

Which of the following statements holds true for profit sharing?

Accepted Answer

A)  This plan generally works well for slow-growing organizations. 
B)  Some workers prefer this plan since profits are normally predictable. 
C)  Employees must wait for their reward, and this lengthy delay diminishes its impact. 
D)  Profits are directly related to an employee's effort on the job. 
A)  This plan generally works well for slow-growing organizations. 
B)  Some workers prefer this plan since profits are normally predictable. 
C)  Employees must wait for their reward, and this lengthy delay diminishes its impact. 
D)  Profits are directly related to an employee's effort on the job.

Question 20

Who does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 affect,and what does the law demand?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 affects employ

The system that distributes to employees some portion of the profits of business,either immediately or deferred to a later date is called rate setting.

Money has an economic value as a medium of exchange for allocation of economic resources,but it is also a _____ medium of exchange.

In general,people tend to exhibit a _____,claiming undue credit for their success and minimizing their own responsibility for problems.

In a piece rate incentive,pay is determined by the amount of output.

Which of the following combinations creates a desirable instrumentality condition?

_____ is the process by which people interpret and assign causes for their own and others' behavior.

A formal appraisal system encourages managers to do more analytical and constructive thinking about their employees.

What are the problems encountered in the self-appraisal process?

A _____ encourages employee suggestions,provides an incentive for coordination and teamwork,and promotes improved communication.

A(n)_____ is the process of systematically gathering data on a person's skills,abilities,and behaviors from a variety of sources-the manager,peers,subordinates,and even customers or clients.

_____ is the hallmark of modern appraisal philosophy that can help employees fine-tune their performance better if they know how they are doing in the eyes of the organization.

With the Galatea effect,high expectations by employees themselves lead to _____.

According to behavior modification principles,when employees see a direct connection between _____,instrumentality is high.

The break-even point is the point at which costs and rewards are equal for a certain level of expected performance.

In the Herzberg model,pay is viewed primarily as a hygiene factor.

Which of the following concepts explained in the expectancy theory means that if money is to act as a strong motivator,an employee must want more of it?

During self-appraisals,some poor performers tend to attribute their problems to situational factors around them,and a few will rate themselves too leniently.

Peter was awarded a bonus for meeting the sales target set by his company for the first quarter of 2013.Which of the following incentive measures has the company used to reward Peter?

Which of the following statements holds true for profit sharing?

Who does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 affect,and what does the law demand?

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Exam 6: Appraising and Rewarding Performance

The system that distributes to employees some portion of the profits of business,either immediately or deferred to a later date is called rate setting.

Money has an economic value as a medium of exchange for allocation of economic resources,but it is also a _____ medium of exchange.

In general,people tend to exhibit a _____,claiming undue credit for their success and minimizing their own responsibility for problems.

In a piece rate incentive,pay is determined by the amount of output.

Which of the following combinations creates a desirable instrumentality condition?

_____ is the process by which people interpret and assign causes for their own and others' behavior.

A formal appraisal system encourages managers to do more analytical and constructive thinking about their employees.

What are the problems encountered in the self-appraisal process?

A _____ encourages employee suggestions,provides an incentive for coordination and teamwork,and promotes improved communication.

A(n)_____ is the process of systematically gathering data on a person's skills,abilities,and behaviors from a variety of sources-the manager,peers,subordinates,and even customers or clients.

_____ is the hallmark of modern appraisal philosophy that can help employees fine-tune their performance better if they know how they are doing in the eyes of the organization.

With the Galatea effect,high expectations by employees themselves lead to _____.

According to behavior modification principles,when employees see a direct connection between _____,instrumentality is high.

The break-even point is the point at which costs and rewards are equal for a certain level of expected performance.

In the Herzberg model,pay is viewed primarily as a hygiene factor.

Which of the following concepts explained in the expectancy theory means that if money is to act as a strong motivator,an employee must want more of it?

During self-appraisals,some poor performers tend to attribute their problems to situational factors around them,and a few will rate themselves too leniently.

Peter was awarded a bonus for meeting the sales target set by his company for the first quarter of 2013.Which of the following incentive measures has the company used to reward Peter?

Which of the following statements holds true for profit sharing?

Who does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 affect,and what does the law demand?

The Dynamics of People and Organizations

Models of Organizational Behavior

Managing Communications

Social Systems and Organizational Culture

Motivation

Leadership

Empowerment and Participation

Employee Attitudes and Their Effects

Issues Between Organizations and Individuals

Conflict, Power, and Organizational Politics

Informal and Formal Groups

Teams and Team Building

Managing Change

Stress and Counseling

Organizational Behavior Across Cultures

Filters