Question 1

In a short essay, list and discuss how Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory works.

Accepted Answer

Maslow saw all humans with a hierarchy o

Question 2

In a short essay, explain the concept of motivation with respect to an organization.Then identify and describe the three key aspects of motivation.

Accepted Answer

Motivation refers to the willingness to

Question 3

Professionals are best motivated by extra pay and promotion within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Acme Corporation (Scenario)
Acme Corporation's management feels that employees could be more motivated by their jobs. The jobs were enriched earlier and some improvements were seen in motivation.
-The Acme managers developed a program that allows the employees to have a large degree of freedom carrying out their jobs.Which core dimension are they providing?

Accepted Answer

A) task significance 
B) autonomy 
C) task identity 
D) skill variety 
A) task significance 
B) autonomy 
C) task identity 
D) skill variety

Question 5

Equity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.

Accepted Answer

A) is greater than 
B) is less than 
C) is equal to 
D) is greater than or less than 
A) is greater than 
B) is less than 
C) is equal to 
D) is greater than or less than

Question 6

Open-book management programs motivate by giving employees a greater sense of ownership in the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.

Accepted Answer

A) is greater than but not less than 
B) is less than but not greater than 
C) is equal to 
D) is greater than or less than 
A) is greater than but not less than 
B) is less than but not greater than 
C) is equal to 
D) is greater than or less than

Question 8

Equity theory is based primarily on ideas about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) objectivity 
B) the importance of work 
C) fairness 
D) automation 
A) objectivity 
B) the importance of work 
C) fairness 
D) automation

Question 9

According to Herzberg, when an extremely dissatisfied employee gets an improved salary and working conditions, he ________.

Accepted Answer

A) becomes more motivated and more satisfied 
B) becomes less motivated and less satisfied 
C) becomes more dissatisfied and his or her motivation increases 
D) becomes less dissatisfied and his or her motivation is unaffected 
A) becomes more motivated and more satisfied 
B) becomes less motivated and less satisfied 
C) becomes more dissatisfied and his or her motivation increases 
D) becomes less dissatisfied and his or her motivation is unaffected

Question 10

What is a potential disadvantage of telecommuting?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of time for tending to personal or family needs 
B) unsatisfied social needs of workers 
C) less time spent commuting 
D) casual dress 
A) lack of time for tending to personal or family needs 
B) unsatisfied social needs of workers 
C) less time spent commuting 
D) casual dress

Question 11

Surprisingly, most successful managers don't have this.

Accepted Answer

A) high IQ 
B) high nPow 
C) high nAch 
D) low IQ 
A) high IQ 
B) high nPow 
C) high nAch 
D) low IQ

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the three early theories of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Herzberg focuses on job satisfaction. 
B) McGregor does not address motivation. 
C) Maslow focuses on job satisfaction. 
D) Herzberg focuses on needs. 
A) Herzberg focuses on job satisfaction. 
B) McGregor does not address motivation. 
C) Maslow focuses on job satisfaction. 
D) Herzberg focuses on needs.

Question 13

Which three needs are recognized in McClelland's three-needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A) achievement, power, security 
B) achievement, power, affiliation 
C) power, comfort, stimulation 
D) security, self-interest, affiliation 
A) achievement, power, security 
B) achievement, power, affiliation 
C) power, comfort, stimulation 
D) security, self-interest, affiliation

Question 14

Equity theory compares your own outcomes-to-input ratio to that of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) your boss 
B) a referent 
C) the input-to-output ratio of another worker 
D) the input-to-output ratio of an idealized worker 
A) your boss 
B) a referent 
C) the input-to-output ratio of another worker 
D) the input-to-output ratio of an idealized worker

Question 15

Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that all needs are sought after to an equal degree at all times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Equity theory uses the ratio of output you get from your job to the amount of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) input you put into your job 
B) output a referent gets from a job 
C) benefit you get from your job 
D) compensation you get from your job 
A) input you put into your job 
B) output a referent gets from a job 
C) benefit you get from your job 
D) compensation you get from your job

Question 17

McClelland thinks that having a high nAch guarantees that a person will be a good manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Goal-setting tends to do well in ________, where its basic ideas align well with general cultural values.

Accepted Answer

A) North America 
B) South America 
C) India and China 
D) the Middle East 
A) North America 
B) South America 
C) India and China 
D) the Middle East

Question 19

Pay-for-performance programs pay employees for their time rather than for their output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The job characteristics model, or JCM, holds that the three core job dimensions-skill variety, task identity, and task significance-combine to give work true meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In a short essay, list and discuss how Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory works.

In a short essay, explain the concept of motivation with respect to an organization.Then identify and describe the three key aspects of motivation.

Professionals are best motivated by extra pay and promotion within the organization.

Equity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.

Open-book management programs motivate by giving employees a greater sense of ownership in the company.

Inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.

Equity theory is based primarily on ideas about which of the following?

According to Herzberg, when an extremely dissatisfied employee gets an improved salary and working conditions, he ________.

What is a potential disadvantage of telecommuting?

Surprisingly, most successful managers don't have this.

Which of the following is true of the three early theories of motivation?

Which three needs are recognized in McClelland's three-needs theory?

Equity theory compares your own outcomes-to-input ratio to that of ________.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that all needs are sought after to an equal degree at all times.

Equity theory uses the ratio of output you get from your job to the amount of ________.

McClelland thinks that having a high nAch guarantees that a person will be a good manager.

Goal-setting tends to do well in ________, where its basic ideas align well with general cultural values.

Pay-for-performance programs pay employees for their time rather than for their output.

The job characteristics model, or JCM, holds that the three core job dimensions-skill variety, task identity, and task significance-combine to give work true meaning.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

Filters

Exam 11: Motivating and Rewarding Employees

In a short essay, list and discuss how Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory works.

In a short essay, explain the concept of motivation with respect to an organization.Then identify and describe the three key aspects of motivation.

Professionals are best motivated by extra pay and promotion within the organization.

Equity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.

Open-book management programs motivate by giving employees a greater sense of ownership in the company.

Inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio ________ that of the referent.

Equity theory is based primarily on ideas about which of the following?

According to Herzberg, when an extremely dissatisfied employee gets an improved salary and working conditions, he ________.

What is a potential disadvantage of telecommuting?

Surprisingly, most successful managers don't have this.

Which of the following is true of the three early theories of motivation?

Which three needs are recognized in McClelland's three-needs theory?

Equity theory compares your own outcomes-to-input ratio to that of ________.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that all needs are sought after to an equal degree at all times.

Equity theory uses the ratio of output you get from your job to the amount of ________.

McClelland thinks that having a high nAch guarantees that a person will be a good manager.

Goal-setting tends to do well in ________, where its basic ideas align well with general cultural values.

Pay-for-performance programs pay employees for their time rather than for their output.

The job characteristics model, or JCM, holds that the three core job dimensions-skill variety, task identity, and task significance-combine to give work true meaning.

Managers and Management

The Management Environment

Integrative Managerial Issues

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Leadership and Trust

Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Operations Management

Appendix: History Module

Appendix: Entrepreneurship Module

Appendix: Quantitative Module

Appendix: Career Module

Filters