Question 1

While job _____________ can lead to greater task efficiencies,it has failed as a motivational technique.

Accepted Answer

A)  rotation 
B)  enlargement 
C)  simplification 
D)  characteristics 
E)  enrichment 
A)  rotation 
B)  enlargement 
C)  simplification 
D)  characteristics 
E)  enrichment

Question 2

________________ (two words)pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ (two words)pursues task efficiency by reducing...

Question 3

Joanne works at Five-to-One Corporation.Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low.Joanne agrees,but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees.Which of the following is low for Joanne?

Accepted Answer

A)  E-> P expectancy 
B)  O-> P expectancy 
C)  Valence 
D)  Motivators 
E)  O-> E indicators 
A)  E-> P expectancy 
B)  O-> P expectancy 
C)  Valence 
D)  Motivators 
E)  O-> E indicators

Question 4

If an individual perceives inequity in the manner in which they are being treated or rewarded,a method to reduce the perception of inequity is to change their _________________ (five words).

Accepted Answer

work effor

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

___________________ (three words)proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific and challenging tasks for employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ (three words)proposes that managers can increase...

Question 7

_______________ refers to the degree to which goals are concrete and unambiguous.

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Path-goal theory 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Path-goal theory 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 8

Which of the following theories is based on the relationships between effort,performance and outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity theory 
B)  ERG theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  Two-factor theory 
E)  Expectancy theory 
A)  Equity theory 
B)  ERG theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  Two-factor theory 
E)  Expectancy theory

Question 9

Which of the following statements best summarises the law of effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  All behaviours have consequences. 
B)  Your behaviour will influence others. 
C)  Positively reinforced behaviour tends to be repeated. 
D)  Negatively reinforced behaviour tends to be repeated. 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  All behaviours have consequences. 
B)  Your behaviour will influence others. 
C)  Positively reinforced behaviour tends to be repeated. 
D)  Negatively reinforced behaviour tends to be repeated. 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 10

___________________ is the withdrawal of a positive reward,meaning that behaviour is no longer reinforced and hence is less likely to occur in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ is the withdrawal of a positive...

Question 11

According to Maslow's theory,low-order needs always take priority - they must be satisfied before higher-order needs are activated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A content theory that proposes that people are motivated by five categories of needs- physiological,safety,belongingness,esteem and self-actualisation-that exist in a hierarchical order is called the _________________ (three words)theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A content theory that proposes that people...

Question 13

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of satisfied is _______________,whilst the opposite of dissatisfied is _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissatisfied, satisfied. 
B)  Dissatisfied, not satisfied. 
C)  Not dissatisfied, satisfied. 
D)  Not satisfied, not dissatisfied. 
E)  None of these choices. 
A)  Dissatisfied, satisfied. 
B)  Dissatisfied, not satisfied. 
C)  Not dissatisfied, satisfied. 
D)  Not satisfied, not dissatisfied. 
E)  None of these choices.

Question 14

Goal-setting theory proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific,challenging goals that are accepted as valid by subordinates,then helping people track their progress toward goal achievement by providing timely feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Define the 'carrot and stick' approach to motivation,and identify the criticisms that undermine its usefulness in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A widely known concept is the 'carrot an

Question 16

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's model of job characteristics that is based on the number of diverse activities that make up a job is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  skill variety 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  task identity 
E)  feedback. 
A)  autonomy 
B)  skill variety 
C)  job enlargement 
D)  task identity 
E)  feedback.

While job _____________ can lead to greater task efficiencies,it has failed as a motivational technique.

________________ (two words)pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

Joanne works at Five-to-One Corporation.Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low.Joanne agrees,but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees.Which of the following is low for Joanne?

If an individual perceives inequity in the manner in which they are being treated or rewarded,a method to reduce the perception of inequity is to change their _________________ (five words).

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

___________________ (three words)proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific and challenging tasks for employees.

_______________ refers to the degree to which goals are concrete and unambiguous.

Which of the following theories is based on the relationships between effort,performance and outcomes?

Which of the following statements best summarises the law of effect?

___________________ is the withdrawal of a positive reward,meaning that behaviour is no longer reinforced and hence is less likely to occur in the future.

According to Maslow's theory,low-order needs always take priority - they must be satisfied before higher-order needs are activated.

A content theory that proposes that people are motivated by five categories of needs- physiological,safety,belongingness,esteem and self-actualisation-that exist in a hierarchical order is called the _________________ (three words)theory.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of satisfied is _,whilst the opposite of dissatisfied is ___.

Goal-setting theory proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific,challenging goals that are accepted as valid by subordinates,then helping people track their progress toward goal achievement by providing timely feedback.

Define the 'carrot and stick' approach to motivation,and identify the criticisms that undermine its usefulness in the workplace.

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's model of job characteristics that is based on the number of diverse activities that make up a job is known as:

The Changing World of Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics,Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Organisational Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organisation Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resourcess

Managing Diversity

Individual Behaviour in Organisations

Leadership

Communication in Organisations

Leading Teams

Managerial and Quality Control

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology and E-Business

Making Effective Management Happen

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Exam 16: Motivating Employees

While job _____________ can lead to greater task efficiencies,it has failed as a motivational technique.

________________ (two words)pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

Joanne works at Five-to-One Corporation.Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low.Joanne agrees,but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees.Which of the following is low for Joanne?

If an individual perceives inequity in the manner in which they are being treated or rewarded,a method to reduce the perception of inequity is to change their _________________ (five words).

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

___________________ (three words)proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific and challenging tasks for employees.

_______________ refers to the degree to which goals are concrete and unambiguous.

Which of the following theories is based on the relationships between effort,performance and outcomes?

Which of the following statements best summarises the law of effect?

___________________ is the withdrawal of a positive reward,meaning that behaviour is no longer reinforced and hence is less likely to occur in the future.

According to Maslow's theory,low-order needs always take priority - they must be satisfied before higher-order needs are activated.

A content theory that proposes that people are motivated by five categories of needs- physiological,safety,belongingness,esteem and self-actualisation-that exist in a hierarchical order is called the _________________ (three words)theory.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of satisfied is _______________,whilst the opposite of dissatisfied is _________________.

Goal-setting theory proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific,challenging goals that are accepted as valid by subordinates,then helping people track their progress toward goal achievement by providing timely feedback.

Define the 'carrot and stick' approach to motivation,and identify the criticisms that undermine its usefulness in the workplace.

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's model of job characteristics that is based on the number of diverse activities that make up a job is known as:

The Changing World of Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Ethics,Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Organisational Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organisation Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resourcess

Managing Diversity

Individual Behaviour in Organisations

Leadership

Communication in Organisations

Leading Teams

Managerial and Quality Control

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology and E-Business

Making Effective Management Happen

Filters

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,the opposite of satisfied is _,whilst the opposite of dissatisfied is ___.