Question 1

The application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction refers to job simplification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing a perceived inequity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change inputs 
B)  Change outcomes 
C)  Distorts perception 
D)  Leave the job 
E)  Change equity 
A)  Change inputs 
B)  Change outcomes 
C)  Distorts perception 
D)  Leave the job 
E)  Change equity

Question 3

Which of the following are high-level needs, according to Herzberg, and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hygiene factors 
B)  Extrinsic factors 
C)  Motivators 
D)  Dissatisfiers 
E)  All of these 
A)  Hygiene factors 
B)  Extrinsic factors 
C)  Motivators 
D)  Dissatisfiers 
E)  All of these

Question 4

Rewards given by another person are intrinsic rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes

Accepted Answer

A)  a need for affiliation. 
B)  a need for power. 
C)  a need for achievement. 
D)  a need for authority. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  a need for affiliation. 
B)  a need for power. 
C)  a need for achievement. 
D)  a need for authority. 
E)  all of these.

Question 6

Nelson is motivated by a strong need for recognition and is continually seeking credit for his contributions to the organization. According to Maslow, Neil is motivated by which category of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological 
B)  Safety 
C)  Belongingness 
D)  Esteem 
E)  Self-actualization 
A)  Physiological 
B)  Safety 
C)  Belongingness 
D)  Esteem 
E)  Self-actualization

Question 7

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

reinforcem

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Tim is a manager at Chuck's Construction. He sees little opportunity for advancement at Chuck's Construction, regardless of how well he performs. Which of the following expectancies is low for Tim?

Accepted Answer

A)  E -> P expectancy 
B)  O -> V expectancy 
C)  P -> O expectancy 
D)  E -> V expectancy 
E)  None of these 
A)  E -> P expectancy 
B)  O -> V expectancy 
C)  P -> O expectancy 
D)  E -> V expectancy 
E)  None of these

Question 10

A need for affiliation is the desire to accomplish something difficult, attain a high standard of success, master complex tasks, and surpass others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Physiological needs are the most basic human physical needs, which are reflected in the workplace as needs for adequate heat, air, and base salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Two types of rewards are monetary and non-monetary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The delegation of power and authority to...

Question 14

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, food, water, and freedom from violence are examples of physiological needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

List the four types of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The four types of reinforcemen

Question 16

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

Physiological and safety needs in Maslow

Question 17

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Accepted Answer

The three needs are the need for achieve

Question 18

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  Process theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
E)  Contingency theory 
A)  Reinforcement theory 
B)  Process theory 
C)  Situational theory 
D)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
E)  Contingency theory

Question 19

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  need for power. 
B)  need for achievement. 
C)  empowerment. 
D)  passing the buck. 
E)  need of affiliation. 
A)  need for power. 
B)  need for achievement. 
C)  empowerment. 
D)  passing the buck. 
E)  need of affiliation.

Question 20

A state of ____________________ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A state of ____________________ exists whenever the...

The application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction refers to job simplification.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing a perceived inequity?

Which of the following are high-level needs, according to Herzberg, and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth?

Rewards given by another person are intrinsic rewards.

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes

Nelson is motivated by a strong need for recognition and is continually seeking credit for his contributions to the organization. According to Maslow, Neil is motivated by which category of needs?

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Tim is a manager at Chuck's Construction. He sees little opportunity for advancement at Chuck's Construction, regardless of how well he performs. Which of the following expectancies is low for Tim?

A need for affiliation is the desire to accomplish something difficult, attain a high standard of success, master complex tasks, and surpass others.

Physiological needs are the most basic human physical needs, which are reflected in the workplace as needs for adequate heat, air, and base salary.

Two types of rewards are monetary and non-monetary.

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called ____________________.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, food, water, and freedom from violence are examples of physiological needs.

List the four types of reinforcement.

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is referred to as

A state of ____________________ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

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Exam 15: Motivating Employees

The application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction refers to job simplification.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for reducing a perceived inequity?

Which of the following are high-level needs, according to Herzberg, and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth?

Rewards given by another person are intrinsic rewards.

The desire to form close personal relationships, avoid conflict, and establish warm friendships, describes

Nelson is motivated by a strong need for recognition and is continually seeking credit for his contributions to the organization. According to Maslow, Neil is motivated by which category of needs?

A motivation theory based on the relationship between a given behavior and its consequences is called the ____________________.

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Tim is a manager at Chuck's Construction. He sees little opportunity for advancement at Chuck's Construction, regardless of how well he performs. Which of the following expectancies is low for Tim?

A need for affiliation is the desire to accomplish something difficult, attain a high standard of success, master complex tasks, and surpass others.

Physiological needs are the most basic human physical needs, which are reflected in the workplace as needs for adequate heat, air, and base salary.

Two types of rewards are monetary and non-monetary.

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called ____________________.

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, food, water, and freedom from violence are examples of physiological needs.

List the four types of reinforcement.

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is(are) not dependent on relationships with other people?

Which of the following is a content theory that proposes that people are motivated by physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is referred to as

A state of ____________________ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

Innovative Management for Turbulent Times

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managerial Planning and Goal Setting

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Adaptive Organizations

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Dynamics of Behavior in Organizations

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

Managing the Value Chain, Information Technology, and E-Business

Managing Small Business Start-Ups

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