Question 1

Maslow identified five needs and arranged them into a hierarchy.Identify the needs.

Accepted Answer

(1)Physiological,(2)Safety and

Question 2

Taking a lunch break and getting a drink of water are examples of a _______________ need.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiological 
B)  psychological 
C)  sociological 
D)  Maslowian 
A)  physiological 
B)  psychological 
C)  sociological 
D)  Maslowian

Question 3

The _______________ component of motivation refers to the strength of the response once the choice is made.

Accepted Answer

A)  direction 
B)  intensity 
C)  opportunity 
D)  persistence 
A)  direction 
B)  intensity 
C)  opportunity 
D)  persistence

Question 4

A critical point in understanding Maslow's thinking is that from a managerial perspective,unsatisfied needs are dangerous because they may lead to undesirable performance outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a motivator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working conditions 
B)  Achievement 
C)  Salary 
D)  Quality of technical supervision 
A)  Working conditions 
B)  Achievement 
C)  Salary 
D)  Quality of technical supervision

Question 6

Motivation is made up of all the following "components" except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Direction 
B)  Intensity 
C)  Opportunity 
D)  Persistence 
A)  Direction 
B)  Intensity 
C)  Opportunity 
D)  Persistence

Question 7

The valence associated with an outcome is by definition always positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Porter,when testing Maslow's hierarchy,assumed that physiological needs were being adequately satisfied for managers,so he substituted a higher-order need called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy 
B)  achievement 
C)  intellectual satisfaction 
D)  spirituality 
A)  autonomy 
B)  achievement 
C)  intellectual satisfaction 
D)  spirituality

Question 9

Autonomy means having your manager make decisions on your behalf and closely monitoring your work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements best reflects Herzberg's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need hierarchy is comprised of existence, relatedness, and growth 
B)  A person who is continually frustrated in satisfying one level of need will regress to the next lowest level need 
C)  Some individuals have a high need for achievement 
D)  Two sets of factors affect motivation: motivators and hygiene factors 
A)  The need hierarchy is comprised of existence, relatedness, and growth 
B)  A person who is continually frustrated in satisfying one level of need will regress to the next lowest level need 
C)  Some individuals have a high need for achievement 
D)  Two sets of factors affect motivation: motivators and hygiene factors

Question 11

McClelland's theory of motivation places emphasis on socially acceptable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If you were an organizational consultant,which content theories would you use to explain motivation?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary.Some will grav

Question 13

What role does perception play in determining whether an employee is receiving equitable treatment?

Accepted Answer

Perception plays a critical role determi

Question 14

Employees who experienced bullying and incivility at work were more likely to experience all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lower life satisfaction 
B)  Increased desire for informational justice 
C)  Lower organizational commitment 
D)  Conflict between work and family 
A)  Lower life satisfaction 
B)  Increased desire for informational justice 
C)  Lower organizational commitment 
D)  Conflict between work and family

Question 15

____________ theory emphasizes the cognitive processes and the role of intentional behavior in motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive 
B)  Equity 
C)  Goal-setting 
D)  Intentional 
A)  Cognitive 
B)  Equity 
C)  Goal-setting 
D)  Intentional

Question 16

Persistence is an important component of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the basic assumptions regarding needs in Maslow's theory?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's theory assumes that a

Question 18

Organizational justice is the perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed throughout an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How do Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's need hierarchy differ?

Accepted Answer

Alderfer's three needs-existence (E),rel

Question 20

The process theories of motivation focus on the factors within the person that energize,direct,sustain,and stop behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Maslow identified five needs and arranged them into a hierarchy.Identify the needs.

Taking a lunch break and getting a drink of water are examples of a _______________ need.

The _______________ component of motivation refers to the strength of the response once the choice is made.

A critical point in understanding Maslow's thinking is that from a managerial perspective,unsatisfied needs are dangerous because they may lead to undesirable performance outcomes.

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a motivator?

Motivation is made up of all the following "components" except:

The valence associated with an outcome is by definition always positive.

Porter,when testing Maslow's hierarchy,assumed that physiological needs were being adequately satisfied for managers,so he substituted a higher-order need called __________.

Autonomy means having your manager make decisions on your behalf and closely monitoring your work.

Which of the following statements best reflects Herzberg's theory?

McClelland's theory of motivation places emphasis on socially acceptable behavior.

If you were an organizational consultant,which content theories would you use to explain motivation?

What role does perception play in determining whether an employee is receiving equitable treatment?

Employees who experienced bullying and incivility at work were more likely to experience all of the following except:

____________ theory emphasizes the cognitive processes and the role of intentional behavior in motivation.

Persistence is an important component of motivation.

What are the basic assumptions regarding needs in Maslow's theory?

Organizational justice is the perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed throughout an organization.

How do Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's need hierarchy differ?

The process theories of motivation focus on the factors within the person that energize,direct,sustain,and stop behavior.

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Exam 5: Motivation

Maslow identified five needs and arranged them into a hierarchy.Identify the needs.

Taking a lunch break and getting a drink of water are examples of a _______________ need.

The _______________ component of motivation refers to the strength of the response once the choice is made.

A critical point in understanding Maslow's thinking is that from a managerial perspective,unsatisfied needs are dangerous because they may lead to undesirable performance outcomes.

According to Herzberg,which of the following is a motivator?

Motivation is made up of all the following "components" except:

The valence associated with an outcome is by definition always positive.

Porter,when testing Maslow's hierarchy,assumed that physiological needs were being adequately satisfied for managers,so he substituted a higher-order need called __________.

Autonomy means having your manager make decisions on your behalf and closely monitoring your work.

Which of the following statements best reflects Herzberg's theory?

McClelland's theory of motivation places emphasis on socially acceptable behavior.

If you were an organizational consultant,which content theories would you use to explain motivation?

What role does perception play in determining whether an employee is receiving equitable treatment?

Employees who experienced bullying and incivility at work were more likely to experience all of the following except:

____________ theory emphasizes the cognitive processes and the role of intentional behavior in motivation.

Persistence is an important component of motivation.

What are the basic assumptions regarding needs in Maslow's theory?

Organizational justice is the perceived fairness of how resources and rewards are distributed throughout an organization.

How do Alderfer's ERG theory and Maslow's need hierarchy differ?

The process theories of motivation focus on the factors within the person that energize,direct,sustain,and stop behavior.

Effective Managers Understand Organizational Behavior

International and Organizational Culture

Individual Differences at Work

Perceptions and Attributions

Job Design and Performance

Evaluation and Rewards Influence Behavior

Managing Employee Behavior

Managing Individual Stress

Groups and Teams

Managing Conflict and Negotiations

Power and Politics

Communicating Effectively

Decision Making

Leadership

Organizational Structure and Design

Managing Organizational Change

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