Question 1

A pay rise is an example of positive reinforcement.The imposition of a curfew would constitute a punishment.The removal of the curfew would result in avoidance learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory,self-actualisation needs are considered the most important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Enviro Pulp Mill in rural Victoria systematically moves employees from one job to another,thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.This is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification 
B)  job rotation 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  job simplification 
B)  job rotation 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  job enrichment 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 4

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the forces either within...

Question 5

The removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behaviour is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidance learning 
B)  punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  extinction 
E)  inefficient management. 
A)  avoidance learning 
B)  punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  extinction 
E)  inefficient management.

Question 6

Existence and relatedness are the first two groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kane is looking for ways to increase the number of different tasks that an employee performs without increasing task complexity.He should try job:

Accepted Answer

A)  simplification 
B)  enlargement 
C)  enrichment 
D)  rotation 
E)  lay-off. 
A)  simplification 
B)  enlargement 
C)  enrichment 
D)  rotation 
E)  lay-off.

Question 8

List the four content theories discussed in your text.

Accepted Answer

The four theories are: Maslow'

Question 9

________________ (two words)incorporates high-level motivators into the work,including job responsibility,recognition,and opportunities for growth,learning and achievement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ (two words)incorporates high-level motivators into the...

Question 10

____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions of how fairly he or she is treated relative to others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions...

Question 11

List the available options for motivating through job design.

Accepted Answer

Job simplification;

Question 12

The rewards that a person receives from their manager in the process of performing a particular action are called an extrinsic reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory is based on the relati

Question 14

____________________(two words)is a response to the dissatisfaction of employees with oversimplified jobs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________(two words)is a response to the dissatisfaction...

Question 15

Using examples,identify and define the manner in which employee motivation can be increased through the use of job redesign strategies.

Accepted Answer

Students should be able to identify and

Question 16

A job design that combines a series of tasks into one new broader job to give employees a greater variety of tasks is known as work redesign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A process theory that focuses on individuals' perception of how fairly they are treated in comparison to other people is called equality theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The __________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  E-> P expectancy 
B)  P-> O expectancy 
C)  O-> V expectancy 
D)  A-> Z expectancy 
E)  V-> P expectancy 
A)  E-> P expectancy 
B)  P-> O expectancy 
C)  O-> V expectancy 
D)  A-> Z expectancy 
E)  V-> P expectancy

Question 19

List the four types of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The four types of reinforcemen

Question 20

The making progress principle refers to all of the following,except:

Accepted Answer

A)  goal achievement 
B)  advancement towards goals 
C)  positive emotions 
D)  positive perceptions 
E)  All of these choices. 
A)  goal achievement 
B)  advancement towards goals 
C)  positive emotions 
D)  positive perceptions 
E)  All of these choices.

Exam 16: Motivating Employees

A pay rise is an example of positive reinforcement.The imposition of a curfew would constitute a punishment.The removal of the curfew would result in avoidance learning.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory,self-actualisation needs are considered the most important.

Enviro Pulp Mill in rural Victoria systematically moves employees from one job to another,thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.This is known as:

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

The removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behaviour is referred to as:

Existence and relatedness are the first two groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Kane is looking for ways to increase the number of different tasks that an employee performs without increasing task complexity.He should try job:

List the four content theories discussed in your text.

________________ (two words)incorporates high-level motivators into the work,including job responsibility,recognition,and opportunities for growth,learning and achievement.

____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions of how fairly he or she is treated relative to others.

List the available options for motivating through job design.

The rewards that a person receives from their manager in the process of performing a particular action are called an extrinsic reward.

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

____________________(two words)is a response to the dissatisfaction of employees with oversimplified jobs.

Using examples,identify and define the manner in which employee motivation can be increased through the use of job redesign strategies.

A job design that combines a series of tasks into one new broader job to give employees a greater variety of tasks is known as work redesign.

A process theory that focuses on individuals' perception of how fairly they are treated in comparison to other people is called equality theory.

The __________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

List the four types of reinforcement.

The making progress principle refers to all of the following,except:

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