Exam 16: Motivating Employees

According to goal-setting theory,the four key components of effective motivation are: goal specificity,goal difficulty,goal acceptance and feedback.

____________________ theory suggests that motivation depends on individuals' expectations about their ability to perform tasks and receive desired rewards.

__________________ refers to any need for physical well-being.

The implication of the two-factor theory for managers is clear.Providing hygiene factors will eliminate employee dissatisfaction but will not motivate workers to high achievement levels.

The majority of casual workers at Corroboree Corporation are neither satisfied nor dissatisfied.What would Herzberg recommend if your goal were to increase their level of satisfaction?

Which of these,according to McClelland,is associated with the desire to master complex tasks?

A model of job design that comprises core job dimensions,critical psychological states and employee growth-need strength is known as the ____________________ (three words).

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic reward?

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship between the individual's effort,the individual's performance and the desirability of outcomes associated with high performance.

An emotional and mental state in which employees enjoy their work and contribute enthusiastically to meeting organisational goals is known as the level of employee _______________.

Alice and Robert are both middle managers at Superslim Corporation on the Gold Coast.Alice is dissatisfied because she knows that Robert makes more in salary even though,in Alice's opinion,she works longer hours than he does.If Alice wishes to reduce this perceived inequity,what should she do?

List the three needs according to McClelland's acquired needs theory.

The most common method to reducing proceeds in equity in the workplace includes all of the following,except:

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,the desire to accomplish something difficult,attain a high standard of success,or master complex tasks and surpass them is known as the need for _____________________.

Factors that involve the presence or absence of job satisfiers,such as recognition for effort and opportunities for growth,are known as ___________________ (two words).

___________________ (two words)involves moving employees from one job to another in a systematic fashion so they are exposed to a variety of tasks.

The idea that the most important factor to boost motivation,positive emotions and perceptions is to work towards a meaningful goal is known as the 'making progress principle'.

Alderfer referred to the needs for physical wellbeing as __________ needs.

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,'motivators' have a positive influence job satisfaction levels when higher-level needs (such as recognition and opportunities for growth)are met.