Exam 12: Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

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Explain the difference between motivating factors and hygiene factors in Herzberg's theory of motivation.Give examples of each,preferably from your own experience.How should a manager use this distinction in trying to motivate employees?

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At his review last year,Bryan was promised a 20% raise if he met his production goals.Raises were included in today's paychecks,and although Bryan has met all of his goals,he only received a cost-of-living raise.In the future,Bryan's will probably be .

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Question 62

Having a best friend at work is not a factor that is characteristic of the best workplaces.

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Question 63

Paula's management professor just told her class that the final exam is optional for students like her who currently have an A. She decides to take the exam anyway, since she likes the subject and wants to master the material. Paula is motivated to take the exam by a(n) _____.

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The three process perspectives on motivation are equity theory,expectancy theory,and goal-setting theory.

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Question 65

Self-determination theory focuses primarily on intrinsic motivation and rewards rather than on extrinsic motivation and rewards.

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______ involves division of an organization's work and applies motivational theories to jobs to increase satisfaction and performance.

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Question 67

List at least four reasons why knowledge of motivation important to managers.

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Define and explain the four types of reinforcement,including their effect on behavior.Give examples of each from your own experiences.

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An extrinsic reward such as money is the payoff a person receives from others for performing a particular task.

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In using reinforcement,a manager should _____.

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Question 71

Which of the following is a process perspective on motivation?

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Reinforcement is anything that causes a given behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

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The extent to which a job allows an employee to make decisions about scheduling different tasks and deciding how to perform them is called _____.

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Question 74

Of the following,which is not a core job characteristic?

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Sharon has excelled as an auditor for a large financial consulting firm.She loves building mutually beneficial relationships and is extremely well liked by her clients.Sharon likely has a _____.

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Intrinsic motivation is not as long lasting as extrinsic motivation,and has a less positive impact on task performance.

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According to Maslow's theory,food,clothing,shelter,comfort and self-preservation are the needs at the lowest level of the hierarchy.

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An accounting firm reimburses employees for tuition and fees if they complete job-related coursework with a B or better,which helps them meet which of Maslow's levels of need?

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Explain goal-setting theory and how goals should be set according to the theory.

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Explain the difference between motivating factors and hygiene factors in Herzberg's theory of motivation.Give examples of each,preferably from your own experience.How should a manager use this distinction in trying to motivate employees?

At his review last year,Bryan was promised a 20% raise if he met his production goals.Raises were included in today's paychecks,and although Bryan has met all of his goals,he only received a cost-of-living raise.In the future,Bryan's will probably be .

Having a best friend at work is not a factor that is characteristic of the best workplaces.

Paula's management professor just told her class that the final exam is optional for students like her who currently have an A. She decides to take the exam anyway, since she likes the subject and wants to master the material. Paula is motivated to take the exam by a(n) _____.

The three process perspectives on motivation are equity theory,expectancy theory,and goal-setting theory.

Self-determination theory focuses primarily on intrinsic motivation and rewards rather than on extrinsic motivation and rewards.

______ involves division of an organization's work and applies motivational theories to jobs to increase satisfaction and performance.

List at least four reasons why knowledge of motivation important to managers.

Define and explain the four types of reinforcement,including their effect on behavior.Give examples of each from your own experiences.

An extrinsic reward such as money is the payoff a person receives from others for performing a particular task.

In using reinforcement,a manager should _____.

Which of the following is a process perspective on motivation?

Reinforcement is anything that causes a given behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

The extent to which a job allows an employee to make decisions about scheduling different tasks and deciding how to perform them is called _____.

Of the following,which is not a core job characteristic?

Sharon has excelled as an auditor for a large financial consulting firm.She loves building mutually beneficial relationships and is extremely well liked by her clients.Sharon likely has a _____.

Intrinsic motivation is not as long lasting as extrinsic motivation,and has a less positive impact on task performance.

According to Maslow's theory,food,clothing,shelter,comfort and self-preservation are the needs at the lowest level of the hierarchy.

An accounting firm reimburses employees for tuition and fees if they complete job-related coursework with a B or better,which helps them meet which of Maslow's levels of need?

Explain goal-setting theory and how goals should be set according to the theory.

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Exam 12: Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

Explain the difference between motivating factors and hygiene factors in Herzberg's theory of motivation.Give examples of each,preferably from your own experience.How should a manager use this distinction in trying to motivate employees?

At his review last year,Bryan was promised a 20% raise if he met his production goals.Raises were included in today's paychecks,and although Bryan has met all of his goals,he only received a cost-of-living raise.In the future,Bryan's ______ will probably be ______.

Having a best friend at work is not a factor that is characteristic of the best workplaces.

Paula's management professor just told her class that the final exam is optional for students like her who currently have an A. She decides to take the exam anyway, since she likes the subject and wants to master the material. Paula is motivated to take the exam by a(n) _____.

The three process perspectives on motivation are equity theory,expectancy theory,and goal-setting theory.

Self-determination theory focuses primarily on intrinsic motivation and rewards rather than on extrinsic motivation and rewards.

______ involves division of an organization's work and applies motivational theories to jobs to increase satisfaction and performance.

List at least four reasons why knowledge of motivation important to managers.

Define and explain the four types of reinforcement,including their effect on behavior.Give examples of each from your own experiences.

An extrinsic reward such as money is the payoff a person receives from others for performing a particular task.

In using reinforcement,a manager should _____.

Which of the following is a process perspective on motivation?

Reinforcement is anything that causes a given behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

The extent to which a job allows an employee to make decisions about scheduling different tasks and deciding how to perform them is called _____.

Of the following,which is not a core job characteristic?

Sharon has excelled as an auditor for a large financial consulting firm.She loves building mutually beneficial relationships and is extremely well liked by her clients.Sharon likely has a _____.

Intrinsic motivation is not as long lasting as extrinsic motivation,and has a less positive impact on task performance.

According to Maslow's theory,food,clothing,shelter,comfort and self-preservation are the needs at the lowest level of the hierarchy.

An accounting firm reimburses employees for tuition and fees if they complete job-related coursework with a B or better,which helps them meet which of Maslow's levels of need?

Explain goal-setting theory and how goals should be set according to the theory.

The Exceptional Manager: What You Do,how You Do It

Management Theory: Essential Background for the Successful Manager

The Managers Changing Work Environment and Ethical Responsibilities: Doing the Right Thing

Global Management: Managing Across Borders

Planning: The Foundation of Successful Management

Strategic Management: How Exceptional Managers Realize a Grand Design

Individual and Group Decision Making: How Managers Make Things Happen

Organizational Culture,Structure,and Design: Building Blocks of the Organization

Human Resource Management: Getting the Right People for Managerial Success

Organizational Change and Innovation: Lifelong Challenges for the Exceptional Manager

Managing Individual Differences and Behavior: Supervising People As People

Groups and Teams: Increasing Cooperation,reducing Conflict

Power,Influence,and Leadership: From Becoming a Manager to Becoming a Leader

Interpersonal and Organizational Communication: Mastering the Exchange of Information

Control Systems and Quality Management: Techniques for Enhancing Organizational Effectiveness

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At his review last year,Bryan was promised a 20% raise if he met his production goals.Raises were included in today's paychecks,and although Bryan has met all of his goals,he only received a cost-of-living raise.In the future,Bryan's will probably be .