Question 1

Work-motivation theories can be broken down into two general categories, which are:

Accepted Answer

A) Method and outcome 
B) Internal and external 
C) Implicit and explicit 
D) Content and process 
A) Method and outcome 
B) Internal and external 
C) Implicit and explicit 
D) Content and process

Question 2

The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction: intrinsic and extrinsic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which researcher concluded that "the Herzberg model appears to have validity across occupational levels"?

Accepted Answer

A) David McClelland 
B) George Hines 
C) Maslow 
D) Hofstede 
A) David McClelland 
B) George Hines 
C) Maslow 
D) Hofstede

Question 4

The Japanese word for overwork or job burnout is Karoshi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are the two different approaches (or basic types of theories) used to study motivation? Which approach has been used more extensively in international management research? Why?

Accepted Answer

The two different approaches used to stu

Question 6

The first assumption about the motivation process is that it is:

Accepted Answer

A) Universal 
B) Country specific 
C) Culturally explicit 
D) Regionally distinct 
A) Universal 
B) Country specific 
C) Culturally explicit 
D) Regionally distinct

Question 7

The top-ranking goal for professional technical personnel from various countries is:

Accepted Answer

A) Personal time 
B) Friendly department 
C) Autonomy 
D) Training 
A) Personal time 
B) Friendly department 
C) Autonomy 
D) Training

Question 8

In an Israeli kibbutz, the following hygiene factor was regarded as a source of satisfaction rather than dissatisfaction:

Accepted Answer

A) Salary 
B) Working conditions 
C) Interpersonal relations 
D) Technical supervision 
A) Salary 
B) Working conditions 
C) Interpersonal relations 
D) Technical supervision

Question 9

The expectancy theory focuses on how motivation is affected by people's perception of how fairly they are being treated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Most research in international human resource management has been _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Context-oriented 
B) Content-oriented 
C) Procedure-oriented 
D) Process-oriented 
A) Context-oriented 
B) Content-oriented 
C) Procedure-oriented 
D) Process-oriented

Question 11

The importance of work in individuals' life relative to other areas of interest is referred to as work salience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____ is a psychological process through which unsatisfied wants or needs lead to drives that are aimed at goals or incentives.

Accepted Answer

A) Ability 
B) Inducement 
C) Assurance 
D) Motivation 
A) Ability 
B) Inducement 
C) Assurance 
D) Motivation

Question 13

MNCs would be wise to apply motivation-hygiene theory on _______ basis.

Accepted Answer

A) A country-by-country or a regional 
B) A universal and global 
C) An unconditional and universal 
D) A continent-by-continent or a geographical 
A) A country-by-country or a regional 
B) A universal and global 
C) An unconditional and universal 
D) A continent-by-continent or a geographical

Question 14

The drive to satisfy safety needs is greater than the drive to satisfy any other type of need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction.These are:

Accepted Answer

A) Inducement, subsistence 
B) Advancement, responsibility 
C) Hygiene, motivators 
D) Recognition, rewards 
A) Inducement, subsistence 
B) Advancement, responsibility 
C) Hygiene, motivators 
D) Recognition, rewards

Question 16

Expectancy theory postulates all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Effort will lead to performance 
B) Performance will lead to specific outcomes 
C) The outcomes will be of value to the individual 
D) The employees are controlled by the external environment 
A) Effort will lead to performance 
B) Performance will lead to specific outcomes 
C) The outcomes will be of value to the individual 
D) The employees are controlled by the external environment

Question 17

_____ theory holds that individuals can have a need to get ahead, to attain success, and to reach objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement motivation 
B) Two-factor 
C) Hierarchy of needs 
D) Quality of life 
A) Achievement motivation 
B) Two-factor 
C) Hierarchy of needs 
D) Quality of life

Question 18

Maslow postulated that everyone has five basic needs, which constitute a need hierarchy.In ascending order, beginning with the most basic, they are physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Nevis suggested that a Chinese hierarchy of needs would have four levels, which from lowest to highest would be:

Accepted Answer

A) Self-actualization in the service of society, safety, social, and esteem 
B) Belonging, physiological, safety, and self-actualization in the service of society 
C) Social, esteem, physiological, and safety 
D) Safety, physiological, esteem, and belonging 
A) Self-actualization in the service of society, safety, social, and esteem 
B) Belonging, physiological, safety, and self-actualization in the service of society 
C) Social, esteem, physiological, and safety 
D) Safety, physiological, esteem, and belonging

Question 20

In the context of job design and work centrality, the acronym QWL stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) Quantity of Work Load 
B) Quality of Work Life 
C) Quality of Work Load 
D) Quality of Work Level 
A) Quantity of Work Load 
B) Quality of Work Life 
C) Quality of Work Load 
D) Quality of Work Level

Work-motivation theories can be broken down into two general categories, which are:

The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction: intrinsic and extrinsic.

Which researcher concluded that "the Herzberg model appears to have validity across occupational levels"?

The Japanese word for overwork or job burnout is Karoshi.

What are the two different approaches (or basic types of theories) used to study motivation? Which approach has been used more extensively in international management research? Why?

The first assumption about the motivation process is that it is:

The top-ranking goal for professional technical personnel from various countries is:

In an Israeli kibbutz, the following hygiene factor was regarded as a source of satisfaction rather than dissatisfaction:

The expectancy theory focuses on how motivation is affected by people's perception of how fairly they are being treated.

Most research in international human resource management has been _____.

The importance of work in individuals' life relative to other areas of interest is referred to as work salience.

_____ is a psychological process through which unsatisfied wants or needs lead to drives that are aimed at goals or incentives.

MNCs would be wise to apply motivation-hygiene theory on _______ basis.

The drive to satisfy safety needs is greater than the drive to satisfy any other type of need.

The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction.These are:

Expectancy theory postulates all of the following except:

_____ theory holds that individuals can have a need to get ahead, to attain success, and to reach objectives.

Maslow postulated that everyone has five basic needs, which constitute a need hierarchy.In ascending order, beginning with the most basic, they are physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Nevis suggested that a Chinese hierarchy of needs would have four levels, which from lowest to highest would be:

In the context of job design and work centrality, the acronym QWL stands for:

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The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 12: Motivation Across Cultures

Work-motivation theories can be broken down into two general categories, which are:

The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction: intrinsic and extrinsic.

Which researcher concluded that "the Herzberg model appears to have validity across occupational levels"?

The Japanese word for overwork or job burnout is Karoshi.

What are the two different approaches (or basic types of theories) used to study motivation? Which approach has been used more extensively in international management research? Why?

The first assumption about the motivation process is that it is:

The top-ranking goal for professional technical personnel from various countries is:

In an Israeli kibbutz, the following hygiene factor was regarded as a source of satisfaction rather than dissatisfaction:

The expectancy theory focuses on how motivation is affected by people's perception of how fairly they are being treated.

Most research in international human resource management has been _____.

The importance of work in individuals' life relative to other areas of interest is referred to as work salience.

_____ is a psychological process through which unsatisfied wants or needs lead to drives that are aimed at goals or incentives.

MNCs would be wise to apply motivation-hygiene theory on _______ basis.

The drive to satisfy safety needs is greater than the drive to satisfy any other type of need.

The two-factor theory of motivation holds that two sets of factors influence job satisfaction.These are:

Expectancy theory postulates all of the following except:

_____ theory holds that individuals can have a need to get ahead, to attain success, and to reach objectives.

Maslow postulated that everyone has five basic needs, which constitute a need hierarchy.In ascending order, beginning with the most basic, they are physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs.

Nevis suggested that a Chinese hierarchy of needs would have four levels, which from lowest to highest would be:

In the context of job design and work centrality, the acronym QWL stands for:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

Filters