Question 1

Which of the following is a content motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal-setting theory. 
B) Equity theory. 
C) Expectancy theory. 
D) Acquired needs theory. 
A) Goal-setting theory. 
B) Equity theory. 
C) Expectancy theory. 
D) Acquired needs theory.

Question 2

The ____ leader has low concern for both people and production.

Accepted Answer

A) middle-of-the-road 
B) authority-compliance 
C) country-club 
D) impoverished 
A) middle-of-the-road 
B) authority-compliance 
C) country-club 
D) impoverished

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major assumptions that Abraham Maslow based his hierarchy of needs theory on?

Accepted Answer

A) People's needs are arranged in order of importance going from basic to complex needs. 
B) People will not be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need unless the lower-level need(s) has been at least minimally satisfied. 
C) Both met and unmet needs motivate. 
D) People have five classifications of needs. 
A) People's needs are arranged in order of importance going from basic to complex needs. 
B) People will not be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need unless the lower-level need(s) has been at least minimally satisfied. 
C) Both met and unmet needs motivate. 
D) People have five classifications of needs.

Question 4

What are the University of Michigan leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

The University of Mi

Question 5

Expectancy theory proposes that people are motivated when they believe they can accomplish the task,they will get the reward,and the rewards for doing the task are worth the effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Instrumentality refers to belief that the performance will result in getting the reward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the types and schedules of reinforcement theory?

Accepted Answer

The four types of reinforcement are posi

Question 8

The manager of a multinational firm operating in a developing country noticed that local employees had at length recently met their physiological and safety needs.According to the hierarchy of needs theory,the next level of motivation would be met by the promise of:

Accepted Answer

A) pay related to piecework. 
B) heightened security. 
C) vacation days. 
D) a group picnic. 
A) pay related to piecework. 
B) heightened security. 
C) vacation days. 
D) a group picnic.

Question 9

Susan's goal is to write her personal objectives within two weeks.Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

Accepted Answer

A) singular 
B) specific 
C) measurable 
D) target date 
A) singular 
B) specific 
C) measurable 
D) target date

Question 10

Select your own situation in which giving praise is appropriate.If it's not obvious through giving praise,write out a short explanation of the situation.
Write the first step in the giving praise model,followed by what you would say to the person.Follow the same format of listing the step followed by what you would say for steps 2 to 4.However,do not write what you would say for step 3.

Accepted Answer

Step 1.Tell the employee exactly what wa

Question 11

To motivate employees with a high n Ach,you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) give them fast and frequent feedback on their performance. 
B) try to include them in decision making. 
C) give them increased responsibility for doing new things. 
D) give them nonroutine, challenging tasks with clear, attainable objectives. 
A) give them fast and frequent feedback on their performance. 
B) try to include them in decision making. 
C) give them increased responsibility for doing new things. 
D) give them nonroutine, challenging tasks with clear, attainable objectives.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for writing an effective objective?

Accepted Answer

A) An action verb. 
B) A singular, specific, and measurable result to be achieved. 
C) A target date. 
D) A plan of action. 
A) An action verb. 
B) A singular, specific, and measurable result to be achieved. 
C) A target date. 
D) A plan of action.

Question 13

Through the motivation process,employees go from motive to need to behavior to consequence to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

On what level of the hierarchy of needs are you at this time for a specific aspect of your life (professional or personal)? Be sure to specify the level by name,and explain why you are at that level.

Accepted Answer

At this time, I believe I am at the "Est

Question 15

The Leadership Grid identifies all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) impoverished. 
B) authority-compliance. 
C) country-club. 
D) end-of the road. 
A) impoverished. 
B) authority-compliance. 
C) country-club. 
D) end-of the road.

Question 16

Giving employees a paycheck every week is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Giving Praise.You are the owner of a small retail clothes store.You are in the middle of working on a new display when Chris,a salesperson,comes over to you and suggests how to rearrange the sweaters so that the display is more colorful and appealing to the eye.You decided to give Chris praise for a good idea.
Write the first step in the giving praise model,followed by what you would say to Chris.Follow the same format of listing the step followed by what you would say for steps 2 to 4.However,do not write what you would say for step 3.

Accepted Answer

Step 1.Tell the employee exactly what wa

Question 18

According to expectancy theory,_______ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability to accomplish an objective.

Accepted Answer

A) expectancy 
B) instrumentality 
C) valence 
D) capability 
A) expectancy 
B) instrumentality 
C) valence 
D) capability

Question 19

Ratios are generally better motivators than intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Recall a present or past manager.Which of the University of Iowa leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

Accepted Answer

I had a manager in the past who predomin

Which of the following is a content motivation theory?

The ____ leader has low concern for both people and production.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major assumptions that Abraham Maslow based his hierarchy of needs theory on?

What are the University of Michigan leadership styles?

Expectancy theory proposes that people are motivated when they believe they can accomplish the task,they will get the reward,and the rewards for doing the task are worth the effort.

Instrumentality refers to belief that the performance will result in getting the reward.

What are the types and schedules of reinforcement theory?

The manager of a multinational firm operating in a developing country noticed that local employees had at length recently met their physiological and safety needs.According to the hierarchy of needs theory,the next level of motivation would be met by the promise of:

Susan's goal is to write her personal objectives within two weeks.Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

To motivate employees with a high n Ach,you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for writing an effective objective?

Through the motivation process,employees go from motive to need to behavior to consequence to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

On what level of the hierarchy of needs are you at this time for a specific aspect of your life (professional or personal)? Be sure to specify the level by name,and explain why you are at that level.

The Leadership Grid identifies all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT:

Giving employees a paycheck every week is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule.

According to expectancy theory,_______ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability to accomplish an objective.

Ratios are generally better motivators than intervals.

Recall a present or past manager.Which of the University of Iowa leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

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Exam 3: Leadership Behavior and Motivation

Which of the following is a content motivation theory?

The ____ leader has low concern for both people and production.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major assumptions that Abraham Maslow based his hierarchy of needs theory on?

What are the University of Michigan leadership styles?

Expectancy theory proposes that people are motivated when they believe they can accomplish the task,they will get the reward,and the rewards for doing the task are worth the effort.

Instrumentality refers to belief that the performance will result in getting the reward.

What are the types and schedules of reinforcement theory?

The manager of a multinational firm operating in a developing country noticed that local employees had at length recently met their physiological and safety needs.According to the hierarchy of needs theory,the next level of motivation would be met by the promise of:

Susan's goal is to write her personal objectives within two weeks.Which of the following "must" criteria is not met in this statement?

To motivate employees with a high n Ach,you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for writing an effective objective?

Through the motivation process,employees go from motive to need to behavior to consequence to satisfaction or dissatisfaction.

On what level of the hierarchy of needs are you at this time for a specific aspect of your life (professional or personal)? Be sure to specify the level by name,and explain why you are at that level.

The Leadership Grid identifies all of the following leadership styles EXCEPT:

Giving employees a paycheck every week is an example of a fixed-ratio schedule.

According to expectancy theory,_______ refers to the person's perception of his or her ability to accomplish an objective.

Ratios are generally better motivators than intervals.

Recall a present or past manager.Which of the University of Iowa leadership styles does or did your manager use most often? Describe the behavior of your manager.

Who Is a Leader and What Skills Do Leaders Need?

Leadership Traits and Ethics

Contingency Leadership Theories

Influencing: Power, Politics, Networking, and Negotiation

Communication, Coaching, and Conflict Skills

Leader-Member Exchange and Followership

Team Leadership and Self-Managed Teams

Charismatic and Transformational Leadership

Leadership of Culture, Ethics, and Diversity

Strategic Leadership and Change Management

Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization

Filters