Question 1

One of the assumptions of the needs hierarchy theory is that people's needs are arranged in order of importance, going from basic needs to more complex needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

_____ refers to the value a person places on the outcome or reward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ refers to the value a person...

Question 3

Will you actually use Model 8.3 to motivate yourself?

Accepted Answer

As an AI language model, I don't have pe

Question 4

"Our company provides good salary packages and congenial working conditions." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Manifest needs theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  Needs Hierarchy theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Manifest needs theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  Needs Hierarchy theory

Question 5

Motivation is the internal process leading to behavior to satisfy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Clayton Alderfer reorganized Maslow's needs hierarchy into three levels of needs: existence, relatedness, and growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some people say that reinforcement theory is a means of manipulating employees to do what the company wants them to do. Do you agree? Is the use of reinforcement theory ethical?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement theory is a psychological

Question 8

"Although I put in more hours of work than Joseph, I can never do as well as him." Which of the following factors is a reason for this low performance?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

"I am aware that Joe can work well without any assistance, therefore I let him manage projects single-handedly." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Manifest needs theory 
C)  Equity theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Manifest needs theory 
C)  Equity theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory

Question 10

Which of the following is an extrinsic factor according to Herzberg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth 
B)  Self-actualization 
C)  Motivator 
D)  Hygiene 
A)  Growth 
B)  Self-actualization 
C)  Motivator 
D)  Hygiene

Question 11

Which of the following is a motivator according to Herzberg?

Accepted Answer

A)  Esteem 
B)  Extrinsic factor 
C)  Social need 
D)  Hygiene 
A)  Esteem 
B)  Extrinsic factor 
C)  Social need 
D)  Hygiene

Question 12

"The bakery round the corner is very good. Unfortunately, the owners cannot expand as they are unable to get more financing." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

"I ensure that Wilma is given work that challenges her intellect and gives her a sense of achievement on completion." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Manifest needs theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Manifest needs theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory

Question 14

_____ is also called negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is also called negative reinforcement....

Question 15

"The delay in the procurement and installation of the new server has stalled our progress." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following is most appropriate in motivating employees with a high need for achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assigning a whole task to them rather than just part of a task 
B)  Delegating responsibility to them for orienting and training new employees 
C)  Giving them lots of praise and recognition 
D)  Continually giving them increased responsibility for doing new things 
A)  Assigning a whole task to them rather than just part of a task 
B)  Delegating responsibility to them for orienting and training new employees 
C)  Giving them lots of praise and recognition 
D)  Continually giving them increased responsibility for doing new things

Question 17

Which of the following is a major recommendation of the ERG theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ego, status, and self-respect must be primarily looked after. 
B)  Employees' motivational process must be dominated by legal guidelines. 
C)  Employees' lower-level needs must be met. 
D)  Employees' higher-level needs have to be satisfied to keep them motivated. 
A)  Ego, status, and self-respect must be primarily looked after. 
B)  Employees' motivational process must be dominated by legal guidelines. 
C)  Employees' lower-level needs must be met. 
D)  Employees' higher-level needs have to be satisfied to keep them motivated.

Question 18

Hygienes are also called extrinsic factors because attempts to motivate come from outside the job itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ is the internal process leading to behavior to satisfy needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the internal process leading to...

Question 20

Describe how to enrich a present or past job of yours.

Accepted Answer

To enrich a present or past job of mine,

One of the assumptions of the needs hierarchy theory is that people's needs are arranged in order of importance, going from basic needs to more complex needs.

_____ refers to the value a person places on the outcome or reward.

Will you actually use Model 8.3 to motivate yourself?

"Our company provides good salary packages and congenial working conditions." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Motivation is the internal process leading to behavior to satisfy needs.

Clayton Alderfer reorganized Maslow's needs hierarchy into three levels of needs: existence, relatedness, and growth.

Some people say that reinforcement theory is a means of manipulating employees to do what the company wants them to do. Do you agree? Is the use of reinforcement theory ethical?

"Although I put in more hours of work than Joseph, I can never do as well as him." Which of the following factors is a reason for this low performance?

"I am aware that Joe can work well without any assistance, therefore I let him manage projects single-handedly." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Which of the following is an extrinsic factor according to Herzberg?

Which of the following is a motivator according to Herzberg?

"The bakery round the corner is very good. Unfortunately, the owners cannot expand as they are unable to get more financing." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

"I ensure that Wilma is given work that challenges her intellect and gives her a sense of achievement on completion." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

_____ is also called negative reinforcement.

"The delay in the procurement and installation of the new server has stalled our progress." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Which of the following is most appropriate in motivating employees with a high need for achievement?

Which of the following is a major recommendation of the ERG theory?

Hygienes are also called extrinsic factors because attempts to motivate come from outside the job itself.

_____ is the internal process leading to behavior to satisfy needs.

Describe how to enrich a present or past job of yours.

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

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Exam 8: Motivating Performance

One of the assumptions of the needs hierarchy theory is that people's needs are arranged in order of importance, going from basic needs to more complex needs.

_____ refers to the value a person places on the outcome or reward.

Will you actually use Model 8.3 to motivate yourself?

"Our company provides good salary packages and congenial working conditions." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Motivation is the internal process leading to behavior to satisfy needs.

Clayton Alderfer reorganized Maslow's needs hierarchy into three levels of needs: existence, relatedness, and growth.

Some people say that reinforcement theory is a means of manipulating employees to do what the company wants them to do. Do you agree? Is the use of reinforcement theory ethical?

"Although I put in more hours of work than Joseph, I can never do as well as him." Which of the following factors is a reason for this low performance?

"I am aware that Joe can work well without any assistance, therefore I let him manage projects single-handedly." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Which of the following is an extrinsic factor according to Herzberg?

Which of the following is a motivator according to Herzberg?

"The bakery round the corner is very good. Unfortunately, the owners cannot expand as they are unable to get more financing." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

"I ensure that Wilma is given work that challenges her intellect and gives her a sense of achievement on completion." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

_____ is also called negative reinforcement.

"The delay in the procurement and installation of the new server has stalled our progress." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Which of the following is most appropriate in motivating employees with a high need for achievement?

Which of the following is a major recommendation of the ERG theory?

Hygienes are also called extrinsic factors because attempts to motivate come from outside the job itself.

_____ is the internal process leading to behavior to satisfy needs.

Describe how to enrich a present or past job of yours.

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