Question 1

In the context of the reinforcement theory,reinforcers are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) those consequences that immediately follow a behavior and increase the probability that the behavior will be repeated 
B) reprimands or rewards that are given out for negative or positive employee behavior,respectively 
C) the specific,unambiguous goals that have been set for employees as a standard for measuring their performance 
D) rewards that are announced publicly after completion of the task 
A) those consequences that immediately follow a behavior and increase the probability that the behavior will be repeated 
B) reprimands or rewards that are given out for negative or positive employee behavior,respectively 
C) the specific,unambiguous goals that have been set for employees as a standard for measuring their performance 
D) rewards that are announced publicly after completion of the task

Question 2

According to Maslow,the basic needs for food,drink,and shelter are called psychological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Herzberg,salary and status are both motivators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to McGregor's Theory X perspective,employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A) like work 
B) want to avoid responsibility 
C) are trying to satisfy their need for esteem 
D) can exercise self-direction 
A) like work 
B) want to avoid responsibility 
C) are trying to satisfy their need for esteem 
D) can exercise self-direction

Question 5

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a hygiene factor?

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) recognition 
C) responsibility 
D) salary 
A) achievement 
B) recognition 
C) responsibility 
D) salary

Question 6

Core Job Characteristics at JCM Corp. (Scenario)
JCM Corporation's management believes their employees could be more motivated by their jobs. The jobs were recently enlarged and some improvements in motivation have been observed.
-Most jobs at JCM were redesigned to allow the employees to complete a whole and identifiable piece of work.This describes ________,a core dimension of the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

A) skill variety 
B) task identity 
C) task completion 
D) autonomy 
A) skill variety 
B) task identity 
C) task completion 
D) autonomy

Question 7

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a motivator?

Accepted Answer

A) relationship with supervisor 
B) relationship with peers 
C) job security 
D) the work itself 
A) relationship with supervisor 
B) relationship with peers 
C) job security 
D) the work itself

Question 8

Distributive justice has a ________ influence on employee satisfaction than procedural justice.

Accepted Answer

A) more balanced 
B) lesser 
C) greater 
D) more inconsistent 
A) more balanced 
B) lesser 
C) greater 
D) more inconsistent

Question 9

According to McGregor's Theory Y perspective,employees ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dislike work 
B) want to avoid responsibility 
C) need to be closely controlled to perform 
D) consider work a natural activity 
A) dislike work 
B) want to avoid responsibility 
C) need to be closely controlled to perform 
D) consider work a natural activity

Question 10

Irene,a CEO of a small company,strongly believes in Douglas McGregor's assumptions about human nature.Which of the following management practices is Irene most likely to favor to maximize employee motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) a top-down decision-making structure 
B) a stringent system of monitoring and controlling employees 
C) making jobs narrower in scope and shallow in depth 
D) participatory management 
A) a top-down decision-making structure 
B) a stringent system of monitoring and controlling employees 
C) making jobs narrower in scope and shallow in depth 
D) participatory management

Question 11

Employee motivation is influenced by comparison of their job inputs and outcomes relative to others' and any inequities influence the effort that employees exert.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In a short essay,describe in detail the implications of using the goal-setting theory for organizations.

Accepted Answer

The goal-setting theory says that specif

Question 13

According to equity theory,a person who earns $50,000 will be less satisfied with his or her pay than a person who earns $100,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Studies tell us that men place more importance on having ________ in their jobs,while women seek ________.

Accepted Answer

A) structure; interpersonal relationships 
B) independence; highly structured work opportunities 
C) autonomy; convenience and flexibility 
D) flexibility; learning opportunities 
A) structure; interpersonal relationships 
B) independence; highly structured work opportunities 
C) autonomy; convenience and flexibility 
D) flexibility; learning opportunities

Question 15

According to Maslow's theory,when does a need stop motivating?

Accepted Answer

A) when an individual cannot satisfy it 
B) when it is substantially satisfied 
C) when an individual returns to a lower level of need 
D) when an individual achieves self-actualization 
A) when an individual cannot satisfy it 
B) when it is substantially satisfied 
C) when an individual returns to a lower level of need 
D) when an individual achieves self-actualization

Question 16

Research clearly indicates that the Theory Y manager is more effective in motivating employees than the Theory X manager.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When considering how to motivate employees,it must be kept in mind that professionals tend to be focused on their work as their central life interest,whereas nonprofessionals typically have other interests outside of work that can compensate for needs not met on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following actions accurately reflects the reinforcement theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) a company's policy of cutting a day's pay if an employee reports to work later than 9.30 A.M. 
B) a company's policy of giving its sales staff cash coupons for exceeding their daily targets 
C) a company setting specific and difficult goals and ensuring that employees accept them 
D) an announcement that there will be a company picnic and everyone gets a day off 
A) a company's policy of cutting a day's pay if an employee reports to work later than 9.30 A.M. 
B) a company's policy of giving its sales staff cash coupons for exceeding their daily targets 
C) a company setting specific and difficult goals and ensuring that employees accept them 
D) an announcement that there will be a company picnic and everyone gets a day off

Question 19

Motivation is a personality trait that some people have and some do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jessica is at which level on the hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) physiological 
B) safety 
C) social 
D) esteem 
A) physiological 
B) safety 
C) social 
D) esteem

In the context of the reinforcement theory,reinforcers are ________.

According to Maslow,the basic needs for food,drink,and shelter are called psychological needs.

According to Herzberg,salary and status are both motivators.

According to McGregor's Theory X perspective,employees ________.

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a hygiene factor?

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a motivator?

Distributive justice has a ________ influence on employee satisfaction than procedural justice.

According to McGregor's Theory Y perspective,employees ________.

Irene,a CEO of a small company,strongly believes in Douglas McGregor's assumptions about human nature.Which of the following management practices is Irene most likely to favor to maximize employee motivation?

Employee motivation is influenced by comparison of their job inputs and outcomes relative to others' and any inequities influence the effort that employees exert.

In a short essay,describe in detail the implications of using the goal-setting theory for organizations.

According to equity theory,a person who earns $50,000 will be less satisfied with his or her pay than a person who earns $100,000.

Studies tell us that men place more importance on having in their jobs,while women seek .

According to Maslow's theory,when does a need stop motivating?

Research clearly indicates that the Theory Y manager is more effective in motivating employees than the Theory X manager.

When considering how to motivate employees,it must be kept in mind that professionals tend to be focused on their work as their central life interest,whereas nonprofessionals typically have other interests outside of work that can compensate for needs not met on the job.

Which of the following actions accurately reflects the reinforcement theory of motivation?

Motivation is a personality trait that some people have and some do not.

Jessica is at which level on the hierarchy of needs?

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Exam 15: Motivating Employees

In the context of the reinforcement theory,reinforcers are ________.

According to Maslow,the basic needs for food,drink,and shelter are called psychological needs.

According to Herzberg,salary and status are both motivators.

According to McGregor's Theory X perspective,employees ________.

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a hygiene factor?

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a motivator?

Distributive justice has a ________ influence on employee satisfaction than procedural justice.

According to McGregor's Theory Y perspective,employees ________.

Irene,a CEO of a small company,strongly believes in Douglas McGregor's assumptions about human nature.Which of the following management practices is Irene most likely to favor to maximize employee motivation?

Employee motivation is influenced by comparison of their job inputs and outcomes relative to others' and any inequities influence the effort that employees exert.

In a short essay,describe in detail the implications of using the goal-setting theory for organizations.

According to equity theory,a person who earns $50,000 will be less satisfied with his or her pay than a person who earns $100,000.

Studies tell us that men place more importance on having ________ in their jobs,while women seek ________.

According to Maslow's theory,when does a need stop motivating?

Research clearly indicates that the Theory Y manager is more effective in motivating employees than the Theory X manager.

When considering how to motivate employees,it must be kept in mind that professionals tend to be focused on their work as their central life interest,whereas nonprofessionals typically have other interests outside of work that can compensate for needs not met on the job.

Which of the following actions accurately reflects the reinforcement theory of motivation?

Motivation is a personality trait that some people have and some do not.

Jessica is at which level on the hierarchy of needs?

Introduction to Management and Organizations

Organizational Culture and the Organizational Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Entrepreneurially

Managing Responsibly and Ethically

Innovation and Adaptability

Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Managing Strategically

Designing Organizational Structure

Managers and Communication

Managing Human Resources

Leadership

Managing Groups and Teams

Evidence-Based Decision Making

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Studies tell us that men place more importance on having in their jobs,while women seek .