Question 1

The _____ approach to motivation is based on the idea that employee beliefs about the relationship between effort and outcomes determine their level of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy 
B)  motivation-maintenance 
C)  hierarchy of needs 
D)  two-factor 
E)  achievement-power-affiliation 
A)  expectancy 
B)  motivation-maintenance 
C)  hierarchy of needs 
D)  two-factor 
E)  achievement-power-affiliation

Question 2

Which of the following defines negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing a positive consequence as a result of desired behavior 
B)  Giving the opportunity to avoid a negative consequence by exhibiting a desired behavior 
C)  Providing negative consequence as a result of undesirable behavior 
D)  Removing previously provided positive consequence as a result of undesirable behavior 
E)  Providing no positive consequence as a result of undesired behavior 
A)  Providing a positive consequence as a result of desired behavior 
B)  Giving the opportunity to avoid a negative consequence by exhibiting a desired behavior 
C)  Providing negative consequence as a result of undesirable behavior 
D)  Removing previously provided positive consequence as a result of undesirable behavior 
E)  Providing no positive consequence as a result of undesired behavior

Question 3

_____ is an approach to work motivation that associates factors of high-low motivation with either the work environment or the work itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement approach 
B)  Motivation maintenance 
C)  Achievement-power-affiliation approach 
D)  Hierarchy of needs 
E)  Motivation crowding theory 
A)  Reinforcement approach 
B)  Motivation maintenance 
C)  Achievement-power-affiliation approach 
D)  Hierarchy of needs 
E)  Motivation crowding theory

Question 4

Taylor's scientific management approach had one rate of pay for units produced up to the standard of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The scientific management approach to motivation is based on the assumption that appreciation is the primary motivator of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Understanding the motivation sequence in itself helps the manager determine what motivates an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe avoidance,extinction,and punishment in the context of the reinforcement approach to motivation.

Accepted Answer

Avoidance,also called negative reinforce

Question 8

Job satisfaction refers to the individual's mental set about the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The equity approach to job motivation is based on the work of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  J. Stacey Adams 
B)  B. F. Skinner 
C)  Victor Vroom 
D)  Frederick Herzberg 
E)  David McClelland 
A)  J. Stacey Adams 
B)  B. F. Skinner 
C)  Victor Vroom 
D)  Frederick Herzberg 
E)  David McClelland

Question 10

The need for power is basically a concern for influencing people by being strong and influential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,_____ needs form the lowest-order needs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Competence and success are identified as _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Discuss the factors that influence a person's level of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

Job satisfaction is an individual's gene

Question 14

According to Herzberg's two-factor approach to motivation,which of the following is a hygiene factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achievement 
B)  Recognition 
C)  Challenging work 
D)  Increased responsibility 
E)  Interpersonal relations 
A)  Achievement 
B)  Recognition 
C)  Challenging work 
D)  Increased responsibility 
E)  Interpersonal relations

Question 15

How can reinforcement be used effectively?

Accepted Answer

The suggestions for the effective use of

Question 16

In motivation,adequacies produce motives,which lead to the accomplishment of goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following needs are concerned with protection against deprivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esteem needs 
B)  Social needs 
C)  Physiological needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs 
E)  Safety needs 
A)  Esteem needs 
B)  Social needs 
C)  Physiological needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs 
E)  Safety needs

Question 18

Motivation is concerned with what activates human behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The strength of a person's needs remains constant irrespective of the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What actions should a person take to reduce inequity?

Accepted Answer

A person might take several actions to r

The _____ approach to motivation is based on the idea that employee beliefs about the relationship between effort and outcomes determine their level of motivation.

Which of the following defines negative reinforcement?

_____ is an approach to work motivation that associates factors of high-low motivation with either the work environment or the work itself.

Taylor's scientific management approach had one rate of pay for units produced up to the standard of performance.

The scientific management approach to motivation is based on the assumption that appreciation is the primary motivator of employees.

Understanding the motivation sequence in itself helps the manager determine what motivates an employee.

Describe avoidance,extinction,and punishment in the context of the reinforcement approach to motivation.

Job satisfaction refers to the individual's mental set about the job.

The equity approach to job motivation is based on the work of _____.

The need for power is basically a concern for influencing people by being strong and influential.

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,_____ needs form the lowest-order needs.

Competence and success are identified as _____ needs.

Discuss the factors that influence a person's level of job satisfaction.

According to Herzberg's two-factor approach to motivation,which of the following is a hygiene factor?

How can reinforcement be used effectively?

In motivation,adequacies produce motives,which lead to the accomplishment of goals.

Which of the following needs are concerned with protection against deprivation?

Motivation is concerned with what activates human behavior.

The strength of a person's needs remains constant irrespective of the situation.

What actions should a person take to reduce inequity?

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Exam 13: Motivating Employees

The _____ approach to motivation is based on the idea that employee beliefs about the relationship between effort and outcomes determine their level of motivation.

Which of the following defines negative reinforcement?

_____ is an approach to work motivation that associates factors of high-low motivation with either the work environment or the work itself.

Taylor's scientific management approach had one rate of pay for units produced up to the standard of performance.

The scientific management approach to motivation is based on the assumption that appreciation is the primary motivator of employees.

Understanding the motivation sequence in itself helps the manager determine what motivates an employee.

Describe avoidance,extinction,and punishment in the context of the reinforcement approach to motivation.

Job satisfaction refers to the individual's mental set about the job.

The equity approach to job motivation is based on the work of _____.

The need for power is basically a concern for influencing people by being strong and influential.

According to Maslow's needs hierarchy,_____ needs form the lowest-order needs.

Competence and success are identified as _____ needs.

Discuss the factors that influence a person's level of job satisfaction.

According to Herzberg's two-factor approach to motivation,which of the following is a hygiene factor?

How can reinforcement be used effectively?

In motivation,adequacies produce motives,which lead to the accomplishment of goals.

Which of the following needs are concerned with protection against deprivation?

Motivation is concerned with what activates human behavior.

The strength of a person's needs remains constant irrespective of the situation.

What actions should a person take to reduce inequity?

Management in a Diverse Workplace

The Management Movement

Developing Communication Skills

Decision-Making Skills

Ethical, social, and Legal Responsibilities of Management

International Business

The Basics of Planning and Strategic Management

Organizing Work

Organizational Structure

Understanding Work Groups and Teams

Staffing

Employee Training and Development

Developing Leadership Skills

Managing Conflict and Stress

Managing Change and Culture

Management Control

Appraising and Rewarding Performance

Operations Management and Planning

Operations Control

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