Question 1

Provide examples of motivating factors and hygiene factors according to Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Accepted Answer

Motivating factors: achievemen

Question 2

A state of equity exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A job design that systematically moves employees from one job to another to provide them with variety and stimulation is known as job enrichment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Equity theory states that equity exists when the ratio of outcomes to inputs for one person is equal to the same ratio for another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________________ (two words)is the name given to the set of techniques by which reinforcement theory is used to modify human behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Behaviour

Question 6

Each of the following are identified as dimensions that determin a job's motivational potential,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  autocracy 
E)  All of these choices. 
A)  skill variety 
B)  task identity 
C)  task significance 
D)  autocracy 
E)  All of these choices.

Question 7

A high need for power often is associated with successful attainment of top levels in the organisational hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Equity theory focuses on individuals' perceptions of how fairly they are treated compared with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The three needs categories contained in Alderfer's ERG theory roughly equate to those in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an important part of the job characteristics model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schedules of reinforcement 
B)  A hierarchy of needs 
C)  Critical psychological states 
D)  All of these choices. 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  Schedules of reinforcement 
B)  A hierarchy of needs 
C)  Critical psychological states 
D)  All of these choices. 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 11

Marjorie is a first-line supervisor at More-or-Less Ltd.She wishes to increase her employees' opportunities for growth and learning.Which of the following techniques should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
E)  Continuous reinforcement 
A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
E)  Continuous reinforcement

Question 12

John Citizen is primarily driven by a need to establish close social relationships with other people.Alderfer would say he is motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  growth needs 
B)  relatedness needs 
C)  existence needs 
D)  self-actualisation needs 
E)  physiological needs. 
A)  growth needs 
B)  relatedness needs 
C)  existence needs 
D)  self-actualisation needs 
E)  physiological needs.

Question 13

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory,food,water and freedom from violence are examples of physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of satisfied is __________________ (two words)

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of...

Question 15

Self-actualisation needs relate to the desire for a positive self-image and to receive attention,recognition and appreciation from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compensation needs 
B)  Safety needs 
C)  Esteem needs 
D)  Physiological needs 
E)  Self-actualisation needs 
A)  Compensation needs 
B)  Safety needs 
C)  Esteem needs 
D)  Physiological needs 
E)  Self-actualisation needs

Question 17

An emotional and mental state in which employees enjoy their work,contribute enthusiastically in meeting goals and feel a sense of belonging is known as employee engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs in Maslow

Question 19

Empowering employees means giving employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  information 
B)  knowledge 
C)  power 
D)  rewards 
E)  All of these choices. 
A)  information 
B)  knowledge 
C)  power 
D)  rewards 
E)  All of these choices.

Question 20

The expectancy theory of motivation is similar to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership in that both emphasise subordinates' needs and goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Motivating Employees

Provide examples of motivating factors and hygiene factors according to Herzberg's two-factor theory.

A state of equity exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

A job design that systematically moves employees from one job to another to provide them with variety and stimulation is known as job enrichment.

Equity theory states that equity exists when the ratio of outcomes to inputs for one person is equal to the same ratio for another person.

________________ (two words)is the name given to the set of techniques by which reinforcement theory is used to modify human behaviour.

Each of the following are identified as dimensions that determin a job's motivational potential,except:

A high need for power often is associated with successful attainment of top levels in the organisational hierarchy.

Equity theory focuses on individuals' perceptions of how fairly they are treated compared with others.

The three needs categories contained in Alderfer's ERG theory roughly equate to those in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory.

Which of the following is an important part of the job characteristics model?

Marjorie is a first-line supervisor at More-or-Less Ltd.She wishes to increase her employees' opportunities for growth and learning.Which of the following techniques should she use?

John Citizen is primarily driven by a need to establish close social relationships with other people.Alderfer would say he is motivated by:

In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory,food,water and freedom from violence are examples of physiological needs.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of satisfied is __________________ (two words)

Self-actualisation needs relate to the desire for a positive self-image and to receive attention,recognition and appreciation from others.

Which of the following is not a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

An emotional and mental state in which employees enjoy their work,contribute enthusiastically in meeting goals and feel a sense of belonging is known as employee engagement.

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Empowering employees means giving employees:

The expectancy theory of motivation is similar to Fiedler's contingency model of leadership in that both emphasise subordinates' needs and goals.

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