Question 1

According to the needs hierarchy theory, the lowest-level unsatisfied need is the most powerful need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

"I give away raffle tickets to employees who are regular to work for a period of three months, and announce winners in the third month." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Needs hierarchy theory 
C)  Equity theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Needs hierarchy theory 
C)  Equity theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory

Question 3

Which of the following is Herzberg's contention in his two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing extrinsic factors keeps people satisfied, which favorably affect productivity. 
B)  Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people. 
C)  Providing intrinsic factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people. 
D)  Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, and it motivates them to do more. 
A)  Providing extrinsic factors keeps people satisfied, which favorably affect productivity. 
B)  Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people. 
C)  Providing intrinsic factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, but it does not motivate people. 
D)  Providing hygiene factors keeps people from being dissatisfied, and it motivates them to do more.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct way of giving praise according to Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson's technique of one minute of praise?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Sam, I saw your work with the new promo. Good work." Gives Sam a thumbs up. 
B)  "Sam, everyone's very happy with your work. Keep it up." Pats Sam on the back. 
C)  "Sam, you did a very good job with the new promotional design. It projects our company in very good light." Pauses for a moment and says, "Thanks Sam. Keep it coming." 
D)  "Sam, no one could've done it better. Thanks." Shakes Sam's hand. 
A)  "Sam, I saw your work with the new promo. Good work." Gives Sam a thumbs up. 
B)  "Sam, everyone's very happy with your work. Keep it up." Pats Sam on the back. 
C)  "Sam, you did a very good job with the new promotional design. It projects our company in very good light." Pauses for a moment and says, "Thanks Sam. Keep it coming." 
D)  "Sam, no one could've done it better. Thanks." Shakes Sam's hand.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  wanting to take personal responsibility for solving problems. 
B)  wanting to control the situation. 
C)  enjoying lots of social activities. 
D)  seeking close relationships with others. 
A)  wanting to take personal responsibility for solving problems. 
B)  wanting to control the situation. 
C)  enjoying lots of social activities. 
D)  seeking close relationships with others.

Question 6

_____ states that behavior can be controlled through the use of positive or negative consequences.

Accepted Answer

A)  Content motivation theory 
B)  Process motivation theory 
C)  Product theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory 
A)  Content motivation theory 
B)  Process motivation theory 
C)  Product theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hygienes are also called _____ because attempts...

According to the needs hierarchy theory, the lowest-level unsatisfied need is the most powerful need.

"I give away raffle tickets to employees who are regular to work for a period of three months, and announce winners in the third month." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Which of the following is Herzberg's contention in his two-factor theory?

Which of the following is the correct way of giving praise according to Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson's technique of one minute of praise?

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

_____ states that behavior can be controlled through the use of positive or negative consequences.

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

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Exam 8: Motivating Performance

According to the needs hierarchy theory, the lowest-level unsatisfied need is the most powerful need.

"I give away raffle tickets to employees who are regular to work for a period of three months, and announce winners in the third month." Which of the following theories is represented by this statement?

Which of the following is Herzberg's contention in his two-factor theory?

Which of the following is the correct way of giving praise according to Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson's technique of one minute of praise?

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

_____ states that behavior can be controlled through the use of positive or negative consequences.

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

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