Question 1

The two-factor theory examines the relationship between effort and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Individuals may satisfy social needs by making and maintaining friendships at work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Accepted Answer

MBO is a system of collaborative goal se

Question 4

Motivation factors are directly related to the work that employees perform; hygiene factors refer to the environment in which they work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to expectancy theory,people are motivated to work toward rewards they want and that they believe they have a reasonable chance of obtaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are some potential consequences of employees being dissatisfied?

Accepted Answer

Dissatisfied employees may be absent mor

Question 7

According to the two-factor theory,how should managers enhance motivation?

Accepted Answer

According to this theory,managers should

Question 8

Which term,similar to emotions,identifies a person's feelings about something?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affect 
B)  Intention 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Morale 
A)  Affect 
B)  Intention 
C)  Cognitive dissonance 
D)  Cognition 
E)  Morale

Question 9

An employee's level of effort began to decline when they learned a new employee with far less experience was hired at the same salary.The employee's lack of motivation can best be described by which theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity 
B)  Expectancy 
C)  Two-factor 
D)  Scientific management 
E)  Planning 
A)  Equity 
B)  Expectancy 
C)  Two-factor 
D)  Scientific management 
E)  Planning

Question 10

Which of the following is used to guide a person's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affect 
B)  Intention 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Personality 
E)  Cognition 
A)  Affect 
B)  Intention 
C)  Attitude 
D)  Personality 
E)  Cognition

Question 11

A person's self-efficacy is a belief about their extent of power and status within the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to McClelland,which of the following represents the desire to control one's environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for power 
B)  The need for satisfaction 
C)  The need for achievement 
D)  The need for motivation 
E)  The need for affiliation 
A)  The need for power 
B)  The need for satisfaction 
C)  The need for achievement 
D)  The need for motivation 
E)  The need for affiliation

Question 13

According to the Myers-Briggs framework,how do introverts recharge their energy levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  By being around others 
B)  When considering abstract ideas 
C)  When completing or finishing an assignment or project 
D)  By having time to process open-ended situations 
E)  By being alone and having solitude 
A)  By being around others 
B)  When considering abstract ideas 
C)  When completing or finishing an assignment or project 
D)  By having time to process open-ended situations 
E)  By being alone and having solitude

Question 14

Which of the following aspects of the psychological contract is provided by the employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Benefits 
B)  Pay 
C)  Skills 
D)  Security 
E)  Status 
A)  Benefits 
B)  Pay 
C)  Skills 
D)  Security 
E)  Status

The two-factor theory examines the relationship between effort and performance.

Individuals may satisfy social needs by making and maintaining friendships at work.

Discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Motivation factors are directly related to the work that employees perform; hygiene factors refer to the environment in which they work.

According to expectancy theory,people are motivated to work toward rewards they want and that they believe they have a reasonable chance of obtaining.

What are some potential consequences of employees being dissatisfied?

According to the two-factor theory,how should managers enhance motivation?

Which term,similar to emotions,identifies a person's feelings about something?

An employee's level of effort began to decline when they learned a new employee with far less experience was hired at the same salary.The employee's lack of motivation can best be described by which theory of motivation?

Which of the following is used to guide a person's behavior?

A person's self-efficacy is a belief about their extent of power and status within the organization.

According to McClelland,which of the following represents the desire to control one's environment?

According to the Myers-Briggs framework,how do introverts recharge their energy levels?

Which of the following aspects of the psychological contract is provided by the employee?

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Exam 8: Employee Behavior and Motivation

The two-factor theory examines the relationship between effort and performance.

Individuals may satisfy social needs by making and maintaining friendships at work.

Discuss management by objectives (MBO).

Motivation factors are directly related to the work that employees perform; hygiene factors refer to the environment in which they work.

According to expectancy theory,people are motivated to work toward rewards they want and that they believe they have a reasonable chance of obtaining.

What are some potential consequences of employees being dissatisfied?

According to the two-factor theory,how should managers enhance motivation?

Which term,similar to emotions,identifies a person's feelings about something?

An employee's level of effort began to decline when they learned a new employee with far less experience was hired at the same salary.The employee's lack of motivation can best be described by which theory of motivation?

Which of the following is used to guide a person's behavior?

A person's self-efficacy is a belief about their extent of power and status within the organization.

According to McClelland,which of the following represents the desire to control one's environment?

According to the Myers-Briggs framework,how do introverts recharge their energy levels?

Which of the following aspects of the psychological contract is provided by the employee?

The US Business Environment

Understanding Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Entrepreneurship, New Ventures, and Business Ownership

Understanding the Global Context of Business

Managing the Business

Organizing the Business

Operations Management and Quality

Leadership and Decision Making

Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

Marketing Processes and Consumer Behavior

Developing and Pricing Products

Distributing and Promoting Products

Information Technology Itfor Business

The Role of Accountants and Accounting Information

Understanding Money and the Role of Banking

Managing Business Finances

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