Question 1

Why is using fear as a workplace motivator problematic?

Accepted Answer

Using fear to motivate people

Question 2

__________ occurs when an individual sees others perform certain behaviors and get rewarded for them.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ occurs when an individual sees others perform...

Question 3

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with _______.

Accepted Answer

A) employee growth-need strength 
B) experienced meaningfulness of work 
C) experienced responsibility 
D) knowledge of actual results 
E) demotivation 
A) employee growth-need strength 
B) experienced meaningfulness of work 
C) experienced responsibility 
D) knowledge of actual results 
E) demotivation

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) P → O 
B) E → P 
C) O → V 
D) A → Z 
E) V → P 
A) P → O 
B) E → P 
C) O → V 
D) A → Z 
E) V → P

Question 5

Employee __________ means that people enjoy their jobs and are satisfied with their work conditions, contribute enthusiastically to meeting team and organizational goals, and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employee __________ means that people enjoy their jobs...

Question 6

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experience of the meaningfulness of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Define intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, providing examples that are relevant to the workplace.How can managers use intrinsic and extrinsic rewards to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic rewards are the satisfactions

Question 8

Explain employee growth-need strength and its relationship to the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

Growth-need strength (GNS) means that pe

Question 9

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

Accepted Answer

A) Two-factor 
B) Needs hierarchy 
C) Reinforcement 
D) ERG 
E) Equity 
A) Two-factor 
B) Needs hierarchy 
C) Reinforcement 
D) ERG 
E) Equity

Question 10

In Herzberg's theory, __________ focus on high-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Herzberg's theory, __________ focus on high-level...

Question 11

According to Maslow, __________ are the most basic human physical needs, including food, water, and oxygen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Maslow, __________ are the most...

Question 12

What is job enrichment?

Accepted Answer

Job enrichment is incorporating high-lev

Question 13

Which of the following refers to the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Commitment 
B) Motivation 
C) Satisfaction 
D) Rewarding behavior 
E) Behavior modification 
A) Commitment 
B) Motivation 
C) Satisfaction 
D) Rewarding behavior 
E) Behavior modification

Question 14

In the Simple Model of Motivation shown in Exhibit 12.1 , __________ satisfy needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Simple Model of Motivation shown...

Question 15

In Maslow's theory, __________ needs relate to the desire for a positive self-image and the desire to receive attention, recognition, and appreciation from others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Maslow's theory, __________ needs relate to...

Question 16

Organizations that empower employees often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In expectancy theory, __________ expectancy is the expectancy that putting effort into a given task will lead to high performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In expectancy theory, __________ expectancy is the...

Question 18

In Maslow's theory, __________ needs include the need for self-fulfillment, for developing one's full potential, increasing one's competence, and becoming a better person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Maslow's theory, __________ needs include the...

Question 19

Define engagement.

Accepted Answer

Employee engagement means that people en

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing a perceived inequity?

Accepted Answer

A) Changing work effort 
B) Changing outcomes 
C) Changing perceptions 
D) Leaving the job 
E) Changing equity 
A) Changing work effort 
B) Changing outcomes 
C) Changing perceptions 
D) Leaving the job 
E) Changing equity

Why is using fear as a workplace motivator problematic?

__________ occurs when an individual sees others perform certain behaviors and get rewarded for them.

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with _______.

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

Employee __________ means that people enjoy their jobs and are satisfied with their work conditions, contribute enthusiastically to meeting team and organizational goals, and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experience of the meaningfulness of work.

Define intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, providing examples that are relevant to the workplace.How can managers use intrinsic and extrinsic rewards to motivate employees?

Explain employee growth-need strength and its relationship to the job characteristics model.

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

In Herzberg's theory, __________ focus on high-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

According to Maslow, __________ are the most basic human physical needs, including food, water, and oxygen.

What is job enrichment?

Which of the following refers to the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior?

In the Simple Model of Motivation shown in Exhibit 12.1 , __________ satisfy needs.

In Maslow's theory, __________ needs relate to the desire for a positive self-image and the desire to receive attention, recognition, and appreciation from others.

Organizations that empower employees often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

In expectancy theory, __________ expectancy is the expectancy that putting effort into a given task will lead to high performance.

In Maslow's theory, __________ needs include the need for self-fulfillment, for developing one's full potential, increasing one's competence, and becoming a better person.

Define engagement.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing a perceived inequity?

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Exam 12: Motivating Employees

Why is using fear as a workplace motivator problematic?

__________ occurs when an individual sees others perform certain behaviors and get rewarded for them.

The job characteristic of feedback provides the worker with _______.

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

Employee __________ means that people enjoy their jobs and are satisfied with their work conditions, contribute enthusiastically to meeting team and organizational goals, and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experience of the meaningfulness of work.

Define intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, providing examples that are relevant to the workplace.How can managers use intrinsic and extrinsic rewards to motivate employees?

Explain employee growth-need strength and its relationship to the job characteristics model.

Which of the following theories places an emphasis on behavior and its consequences?

In Herzberg's theory, __________ focus on high-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

According to Maslow, __________ are the most basic human physical needs, including food, water, and oxygen.

What is job enrichment?

Which of the following refers to the arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior?

In the Simple Model of Motivation shown in Exhibit 12.1 , __________ satisfy needs.

In Maslow's theory, __________ needs relate to the desire for a positive self-image and the desire to receive attention, recognition, and appreciation from others.

Organizations that empower employees often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

In expectancy theory, __________ expectancy is the expectancy that putting effort into a given task will lead to high performance.

In Maslow's theory, __________ needs include the need for self-fulfillment, for developing one's full potential, increasing one's competence, and becoming a better person.

Define engagement.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing a perceived inequity?

The World of Innovative Management

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Planning and Goal Setting

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Talent and Diversity

Understanding Individual Behavior

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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