Question 1

"We would be able to get more done if the computer was working." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Money 
B)  Resources 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Ability 
A)  Money 
B)  Resources 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Ability B

Question 2

"I could get a better performance review if I worked harder. But, it is not worth the effort." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability 
B)  Money 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Resources 
A)  Ability 
B)  Money 
C)  Motivation 
D)  Resources C

Question 3

Job design is the process of eliminating, combining, and/or changing the work sequence to increase performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Herzberg says that pay is a hygiene factor, whereas others say it is a motivator. What do you say?

Accepted Answer

The debate over whether pay is a hygiene

Question 5

Describe the characteristics of people with high n-Ach, high n-Pow, and high n-Aff.

Accepted Answer

People with a high n-Ach (need for achie

Question 6

Explain the expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

The expectancy theory, which is Vroom's

Question 7

Which of the following is an assumption of Maslow's theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  People's primary needs are focused on ego, status, self-respect, and recognition for accomplishments. 
B)  Regardless of the satisfaction of lower-level needs, people will be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need. 
C)  People's needs are classified into two broad physiological and social categories. 
D)  People's needs are arranged in a hierarchy, going from physiological to self-actualization. 
A)  People's primary needs are focused on ego, status, self-respect, and recognition for accomplishments. 
B)  Regardless of the satisfaction of lower-level needs, people will be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need. 
C)  People's needs are classified into two broad physiological and social categories. 
D)  People's needs are arranged in a hierarchy, going from physiological to self-actualization.

Question 8

People with a high need for achievement tend to be characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  wanting to take personal responsibility for solving problems. 
B)  wanting influence or control over others. 
C)  enjoying competition in which they can win. 
D)  seeking close relationships with others. 
A)  wanting to take personal responsibility for solving problems. 
B)  wanting influence or control over others. 
C)  enjoying competition in which they can win. 
D)  seeking close relationships with others.

Question 9

Some people have stated that the performance formula is oversimplified. Do you agree? Can it really be used to increase performance?

Accepted Answer

The performance formula, often referred

Question 10

The _____ theory, which is Vroom's formula, states that Motivation = Expectancy × Valence.

Accepted Answer

A)  valence 
B)  expectancy 
C)  motivation 
D)  equity 
A)  valence 
B)  expectancy 
C)  motivation 
D)  equity

Question 11

The content motivation theories focus on identifying people's needs in order to understand what motivates them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following needs are the most important to an individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization 
B)  Physiological needs 
C)  Esteem needs 
D)  Safety needs 
A)  Self-actualization 
B)  Physiological needs 
C)  Esteem needs 
D)  Safety needs

Question 13

The needs hierarchy theory of motivation is primarily McClelland's classification of needs as achievement, power, and affiliation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following are the highest-level needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization needs 
B)  Esteem needs 
C)  Physiological needs 
D)  Safety needs 
A)  Self-actualization needs 
B)  Esteem needs 
C)  Physiological needs 
D)  Safety needs

Question 15

According to the needs hierarchy theory, self-actualization is the most powerful need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The manifest needs theory is Maslow's theory of motivation, which is based on five needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which motivation theory is the best? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

The best motivation theory is subjective

Question 18

One of the assumptions of the needs hierarchy theory is that people will be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need and a lower-level need simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

"Dennis is trained and has all the means to complete the project, yet he seems distracted." Which of the following factors is a reason for his low performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ability 
B)  Money 
C)  Resources 
D)  Motivation 
A)  Ability 
B)  Money 
C)  Resources 
D)  Motivation

Question 20

_____ theory focuses on getting people to do what you want them to do through incentives.

Accepted Answer

A)  Content motivation 
B)  Needs hierarchy 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Product 
A)  Content motivation 
B)  Needs hierarchy 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Product

"We would be able to get more done if the computer was working." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

"I could get a better performance review if I worked harder. But, it is not worth the effort." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Job design is the process of eliminating, combining, and/or changing the work sequence to increase performance.

Herzberg says that pay is a hygiene factor, whereas others say it is a motivator. What do you say?

Describe the characteristics of people with high n-Ach, high n-Pow, and high n-Aff.

Explain the expectancy theory.

Which of the following is an assumption of Maslow's theory of motivation?

People with a high need for achievement tend to be characterized as:

Some people have stated that the performance formula is oversimplified. Do you agree? Can it really be used to increase performance?

The _____ theory, which is Vroom's formula, states that Motivation = Expectancy × Valence.

The content motivation theories focus on identifying people's needs in order to understand what motivates them.

Which of the following needs are the most important to an individual?

The needs hierarchy theory of motivation is primarily McClelland's classification of needs as achievement, power, and affiliation.

Which of the following are the highest-level needs?

According to the needs hierarchy theory, self-actualization is the most powerful need.

The manifest needs theory is Maslow's theory of motivation, which is based on five needs.

Which motivation theory is the best? Explain why.

One of the assumptions of the needs hierarchy theory is that people will be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need and a lower-level need simultaneously.

"Dennis is trained and has all the means to complete the project, yet he seems distracted." Which of the following factors is a reason for his low performance?

_____ theory focuses on getting people to do what you want them to do through incentives.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Personality, Stress, Learning, and Perception

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Time and Career Management

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

Valuing Diversity Globally

Filters

Exam 8: Motivating Performance

"We would be able to get more done if the computer was working." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

"I could get a better performance review if I worked harder. But, it is not worth the effort." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Job design is the process of eliminating, combining, and/or changing the work sequence to increase performance.

Herzberg says that pay is a hygiene factor, whereas others say it is a motivator. What do you say?

Describe the characteristics of people with high n-Ach, high n-Pow, and high n-Aff.

Explain the expectancy theory.

Which of the following is an assumption of Maslow's theory of motivation?

People with a high need for achievement tend to be characterized as:

Some people have stated that the performance formula is oversimplified. Do you agree? Can it really be used to increase performance?

The _____ theory, which is Vroom's formula, states that Motivation = Expectancy × Valence.

The content motivation theories focus on identifying people's needs in order to understand what motivates them.

Which of the following needs are the most important to an individual?

The needs hierarchy theory of motivation is primarily McClelland's classification of needs as achievement, power, and affiliation.

Which of the following are the highest-level needs?

According to the needs hierarchy theory, self-actualization is the most powerful need.

The manifest needs theory is Maslow's theory of motivation, which is based on five needs.

Which motivation theory is the best? Explain why.

One of the assumptions of the needs hierarchy theory is that people will be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need and a lower-level need simultaneously.

"Dennis is trained and has all the means to complete the project, yet he seems distracted." Which of the following factors is a reason for his low performance?

_____ theory focuses on getting people to do what you want them to do through incentives.

Understanding Behavior, Human Relations, and Performance

Personality, Stress, Learning, and Perception

Attitudes, Self-Concept, Values, and Ethics

Time and Career Management

Communications, Emotions, and Criticism

Dealing With Conflict

Leading and Trust

Ethical Power, Politics, and Etiquette

Networking and Negotiating

Team Dynamics, Creativity and Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Organizational Change and Culture

Valuing Diversity Globally

Filters