Question 1

Performance = _____ × Motivation × Resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Performance = _____ × Motivation × Resources....

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Trustworthiness 
D)  Necessity 
A)  Motivation 
B)  Leadership 
C)  Trustworthiness 
D)  Necessity

Question 3

Which of the following isB.F. Skinner's contention in his reinforcement theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  People's behavior is learned through experiences of positive and negative consequences. 
B)  People seek social equity in the rewards they receive for their performance. 
C)  Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people. 
D)  Motivation depends on how much people want something and how likely they are to get it. 
A)  People's behavior is learned through experiences of positive and negative consequences. 
B)  People seek social equity in the rewards they receive for their performance. 
C)  Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people. 
D)  Motivation depends on how much people want something and how likely they are to get it.

Question 4

Which of the following is the first step in giving praise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage repeat performance. 
B)  Tell the person exactly what was done correctly. 
C)  Start by telling the person why the behavior is important. 
D)  Acknowledge by shaking hands. 
A)  Encourage repeat performance. 
B)  Tell the person exactly what was done correctly. 
C)  Start by telling the person why the behavior is important. 
D)  Acknowledge by shaking hands.

Question 5

Does giving praise really motivate employees, or do they view it as a means of getting them to do more work?

Accepted Answer

Giving praise can indeed be a powerful m

Question 6

List the criteria for setting objectives.

Accepted Answer

To motivate people to high levels of per

Question 7

Praise is a motivator (not a hygiene) because it meets employees' needs for esteem/self-actualization, growth, and achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how to simplify a present or past job of yours. Does an elimination, combination, or change in sequence help simplify the job?

Accepted Answer

One way to simplify a present or past jo

Question 9

Objectives state how the task will be accomplished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"I specialize in marketing and will not be able to work on this project as it is related to software programming." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Under Victor Vroom's expectancy theory, motivation depends on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the availability of resources. 
B)  the degree to which people's physiological needs are met. 
C)  the increased responsibility for doing new things. 
D)  how much people want something and how likely they are to get it. 
A)  the availability of resources. 
B)  the degree to which people's physiological needs are met. 
C)  the increased responsibility for doing new things. 
D)  how much people want something and how likely they are to get it.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the process of eliminating, combining,...

Question 13

State the reinforcement theory and name the various types and schedules of reinforcements.

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement theory is primarily Skinne

Question 14

"Donald is a creative person and I have placed him with the promotions team so his drive is channelized properly." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  ERG theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Reinforcement theory 
D)  ERG theory

Question 15

"Tim wants to become a manager in two years and is focusing on his work while developing skills." Which of the following factors is a motivator for Tim?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extrinsic 
B)  Hygienes 
C)  Social 
D)  Self-actualization 
A)  Extrinsic 
B)  Hygienes 
C)  Social 
D)  Self-actualization

Question 16

To motivate, Herzberg says that you must first ensure that hygiene factors are adequate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Give an example of how expectancy theory has affected your motivation. How can you use expectancy theory to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory suggests that an indiv

Question 18

What is management by objectives? Mention its three steps.

Accepted Answer

Management by objectives (MBO) is the pr

Question 19

Which of the following is the final step of the self-motivation model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set objectives 
B)  Reinforce results 
C)  Measure results 
D)  Develop plans 
A)  Set objectives 
B)  Reinforce results 
C)  Measure results 
D)  Develop plans

Question 20

The expectancy theory, states that Motivation = Expectancy × _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrinsic factors 
B)  Resources 
C)  Valence 
D)  Performance 
A)  Intrinsic factors 
B)  Resources 
C)  Valence 
D)  Performance

Performance = _____ × Motivation × Resources.

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

Which of the following isB.F. Skinner's contention in his reinforcement theory?

Which of the following is the first step in giving praise?

Does giving praise really motivate employees, or do they view it as a means of getting them to do more work?

List the criteria for setting objectives.

Praise is a motivator (not a hygiene) because it meets employees' needs for esteem/self-actualization, growth, and achievement.

Describe how to simplify a present or past job of yours. Does an elimination, combination, or change in sequence help simplify the job?

Objectives state how the task will be accomplished.

"I specialize in marketing and will not be able to work on this project as it is related to software programming." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Under Victor Vroom's expectancy theory, motivation depends on:

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

State the reinforcement theory and name the various types and schedules of reinforcements.

"Donald is a creative person and I have placed him with the promotions team so his drive is channelized properly." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

"Tim wants to become a manager in two years and is focusing on his work while developing skills." Which of the following factors is a motivator for Tim?

To motivate, Herzberg says that you must first ensure that hygiene factors are adequate.

Give an example of how expectancy theory has affected your motivation. How can you use expectancy theory to motivate employees?

What is management by objectives? Mention its three steps.

Which of the following is the final step of the self-motivation model?

The expectancy theory, states that Motivation = Expectancy × _____.

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Exam 8: Motivating Performance

Performance = _____ × Motivation × Resources.

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

Which of the following isB.F. Skinner's contention in his reinforcement theory?

Which of the following is the first step in giving praise?

Does giving praise really motivate employees, or do they view it as a means of getting them to do more work?

List the criteria for setting objectives.

Praise is a motivator (not a hygiene) because it meets employees' needs for esteem/self-actualization, growth, and achievement.

Describe how to simplify a present or past job of yours. Does an elimination, combination, or change in sequence help simplify the job?

Objectives state how the task will be accomplished.

"I specialize in marketing and will not be able to work on this project as it is related to software programming." Which of the following factors is a reason for low performance in this situation?

Under Victor Vroom's expectancy theory, motivation depends on:

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

State the reinforcement theory and name the various types and schedules of reinforcements.

"Donald is a creative person and I have placed him with the promotions team so his drive is channelized properly." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

"Tim wants to become a manager in two years and is focusing on his work while developing skills." Which of the following factors is a motivator for Tim?

To motivate, Herzberg says that you must first ensure that hygiene factors are adequate.

Give an example of how expectancy theory has affected your motivation. How can you use expectancy theory to motivate employees?

What is management by objectives? Mention its three steps.

Which of the following is the final step of the self-motivation model?

The expectancy theory, states that Motivation = Expectancy × _____.

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