Question 1

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory is based on the relati

Question 2

The altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity is called reorganization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Goal acceptance, in goal-setting theory, means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship among the individual's effort and performance and not on the desirability of outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

____ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Esteem needs are those needs that relate to the desire for a positive self-image and to receive attention, recognition, and appreciation from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

____________________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is defined as anything that causes...

Question 8

____________________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ involves whether putting effort into a...

Question 9

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Job simplification is based on principles drawn from scientific management and industrial engineering.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following describes the value or attraction an individual has for an outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivators 
B)  Valence 
C)  O -> V expectancy 
D)  P -> O expectancy 
E)  E -> V expectancy 
A)  Motivators 
B)  Valence 
C)  O -> V expectancy 
D)  P -> O expectancy 
E)  E -> V expectancy

Question 12

Process theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of these pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job simplification 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job enrichment 
E)  Job enhancement 
A)  Job simplification 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job enrichment 
E)  Job enhancement

Question 14

The equity theory, by J. Stacy Adams, states that equity exists when the ratio of outcomes to inputs for one person is equal to the same ratio for another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

____ is an example of an intrinsic reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee's feelings of self-worth 
B)  A pat on the back from your boss 
C)  A pay raise 
D)  A promotion 
E)  A bonus 
A)  An employee's feelings of self-worth 
B)  A pat on the back from your boss 
C)  A pay raise 
D)  A promotion 
E)  A bonus

Question 16

One of your fellow team members at work is continually disrupting the team's work with jokes and general horseplay. You hope that by ignoring him he will stop this senseless behavior. You are attempting to use which reinforcement tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Negative reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Desired behavior is reinforced annually 
A)  Extinction 
B)  Positive reinforcement 
C)  Negative reinforcement 
D)  Avoidance learning 
E)  Desired behavior is reinforced annually

Question 17

The ____ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  P -> O expectancy 
B)  E -> P expectancy 
C)  O -> V expectancy 
D)  A -> Z expectancy 
E)  V -> P expectancy 
A)  P -> O expectancy 
B)  E -> P expectancy 
C)  O -> V expectancy 
D)  A -> Z expectancy 
E)  V -> P expectancy

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

The altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity is called reorganization.

Goal acceptance, in goal-setting theory, means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship among the individual's effort and performance and not on the desirability of outcomes.

____ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

Esteem needs are those needs that relate to the desire for a positive self-image and to receive attention, recognition, and appreciation from others.

____________________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

____________________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

Job simplification is based on principles drawn from scientific management and industrial engineering.

Which of the following describes the value or attraction an individual has for an outcome?

Process theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Which of these pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do?

The equity theory, by J. Stacy Adams, states that equity exists when the ratio of outcomes to inputs for one person is equal to the same ratio for another person.

____ is an example of an intrinsic reward.

One of your fellow team members at work is continually disrupting the team's work with jokes and general horseplay. You hope that by ignoring him he will stop this senseless behavior. You are attempting to use which reinforcement tool?

The ____ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

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Exam 15: Motivating Employees

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

The altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity is called reorganization.

Goal acceptance, in goal-setting theory, means that employees have to "buy into" the goals and be committed to them.

Expectancy theory is based on the relationship among the individual's effort and performance and not on the desirability of outcomes.

____ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

Esteem needs are those needs that relate to the desire for a positive self-image and to receive attention, recognition, and appreciation from others.

____________________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

____________________ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated, and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated, as stated in the Law of Effect.

Job simplification is based on principles drawn from scientific management and industrial engineering.

Which of the following describes the value or attraction an individual has for an outcome?

Process theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Which of these pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do?

The equity theory, by J. Stacy Adams, states that equity exists when the ratio of outcomes to inputs for one person is equal to the same ratio for another person.

____ is an example of an intrinsic reward.

One of your fellow team members at work is continually disrupting the team's work with jokes and general horseplay. You hope that by ignoring him he will stop this senseless behavior. You are attempting to use which reinforcement tool?

The ____ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

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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