Question 1

Organizations that empower employees often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these combines a number of tasks horizontally into one, new broader job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job simplification 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Job enrichment 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Job simplification 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Job enrichment 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 3

Goal specificity, in goal-setting theory, refers to the difficulty level of goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

frustratio

Question 5

Employee motivation affects productivity, and part of a manager's job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions of how fairly he or she is treated relative to others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions...

Question 7

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ refers to the forces either within...

Question 8

Which of the following techniques reduces the likelihood that behavior will be repeated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Negative reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Reward enhancement 
E)  All of these 
A)  Positive reinforcement 
B)  Negative reinforcement 
C)  Extinction 
D)  Reward enhancement 
E)  All of these

Question 9

Which of the following theories emphasize the needs that motivate people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Situational 
A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Situational

Question 10

Punishment increases the likelihood that behavior will be repeated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Empowering employees means giving employees

Accepted Answer

A)  information. 
B)  knowledge. 
C)  power. 
D)  rewards. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  information. 
B)  knowledge. 
C)  power. 
D)  rewards. 
E)  all of these.

Question 12

Which of the following is the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Suspension 
A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Suspension

Question 13

Alderfer referred to the needs for physical well being as ____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  existence 
C)  belongingness 
D)  relatedness 
E)  growth 
A)  physiological 
B)  existence 
C)  belongingness 
D)  relatedness 
E)  growth

Question 14

____________________ pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ pursues task efficiency by reducing the...

Question 15

According to Maslow, the highest order needs are

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization needs. 
B)  physiological needs. 
C)  esteem needs. 
D)  belongingness needs. 
E)  safety needs. 
A)  self-actualization needs. 
B)  physiological needs. 
C)  esteem needs. 
D)  belongingness needs. 
E)  safety needs.

Question 16

____ refers to a reward given by another person.

Accepted Answer

A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  A charity 
A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  A charity

Question 17

One of your fellow students is continually late to class. The professor has tried numerous verbal warnings and recently took points away from the student's grade. The student continued to show up late. Based on the above, the professor's actions are consistent with which of the following reinforcement techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Extinction 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Rewards enhancement 
A)  Negative reinforcement 
B)  Extinction 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Rewards enhancement

Question 18

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ systematically moves employees from one job...

Question 20

Theories that explain how employees select the behaviors that allow them to meet their needs are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  content theories. 
B)  contingency theories. 
C)  process theories. 
D)  need hierarchy theories. 
E)  reinforcement theories. 
A)  content theories. 
B)  contingency theories. 
C)  process theories. 
D)  need hierarchy theories. 
E)  reinforcement theories.

Organizations that empower employees often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Which of these combines a number of tasks horizontally into one, new broader job?

Goal specificity, in goal-setting theory, refers to the difficulty level of goals.

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n) ____________________.

Employee motivation affects productivity, and part of a manager's job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.

____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions of how fairly he or she is treated relative to others.

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Which of the following techniques reduces the likelihood that behavior will be repeated?

Which of the following theories emphasize the needs that motivate people?

Punishment increases the likelihood that behavior will be repeated.

Empowering employees means giving employees

Which of the following is the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior?

Alderfer referred to the needs for physical well being as ____ needs.

____________________ pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

According to Maslow, the highest order needs are

____ refers to a reward given by another person.

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

____________________ systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Theories that explain how employees select the behaviors that allow them to meet their needs are known as

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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Exam 15: Motivating Employees

Organizations that empower employees often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Which of these combines a number of tasks horizontally into one, new broader job?

Goal specificity, in goal-setting theory, refers to the difficulty level of goals.

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n) ____________________.

Employee motivation affects productivity, and part of a manager's job is to channel motivation toward the accomplishment of organizational goals.

____________________ theory focuses on an individual's perceptions of how fairly he or she is treated relative to others.

____________________ refers to the forces either within or external to a person that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Which of the following techniques reduces the likelihood that behavior will be repeated?

Which of the following theories emphasize the needs that motivate people?

Punishment increases the likelihood that behavior will be repeated.

Empowering employees means giving employees

Which of the following is the administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior?

Alderfer referred to the needs for physical well being as ____ needs.

____________________ pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

According to Maslow, the highest order needs are

____ refers to a reward given by another person.

Hygiene factors are the same as satisfiers and are based on fulfillment of higher level needs including responsibility.

____________________ systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

Theories that explain how employees select the behaviors that allow them to meet their needs are known as

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

Filters