Question 1

All of the following are suggested ways to promote high levels of informational justice during turbulent times except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Informal "chats" by top managers, whether in person or via e-mail or videoconference 
B)  Sugarcoating bad news 
C)  Establishing a human resources hotline that employees can call for updates 
D)  Creating a Web page that is updated on a daily basis 
A)  Informal "chats" by top managers, whether in person or via e-mail or videoconference 
B)  Sugarcoating bad news 
C)  Establishing a human resources hotline that employees can call for updates 
D)  Creating a Web page that is updated on a daily basis

Question 2

What are the components of motivation and which is most important?

Accepted Answer

Motivation,even when coupled with a capa

Question 3

Is there a psychological contract between the students enrolled in this course and the instructor? What are some of the specifics of this contract? How was the contract determined?

Accepted Answer

Students will probably suggest that ther

Question 4

Herzberg's two-factor theory states that dissatisfiers or hygiene factors are needed to maintain at least a level of "no dissatisfaction."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The notion of inputs and outcomes within equity theory is the exact opposite of the notion of giving and receiving in the psychological contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In Vroom's view,most behaviors are considered to be _______ the employee and consequently __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  under the voluntary control of; need no motivation 
B)  forced on; are motivated 
C)  under the voluntary control of; are motivated 
D)  forced on; need no motivation 
A)  under the voluntary control of; need no motivation 
B)  forced on; are motivated 
C)  under the voluntary control of; are motivated 
D)  forced on; need no motivation

Question 7

In a very general sense,____________ theory suggests that members of an organization engage in reasonably predictable give-and-take relationships (exchanges)with each other the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  equity 
B)  exchange 
C)  distribution 
D)  relationship 
A)  equity 
B)  exchange 
C)  distribution 
D)  relationship

Question 8

While some aspects of an employment relationship,such as pay and standard work hours,may be explicitly stated,while others are not.Name three aspects of an employment relationship that are not generally spelled out,but implied.

Accepted Answer

Any three of the following: 
(

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  People attempt to satisfy basic needs before trying to satisfying higher-level needs 
B)  The need hierarchy is comprised of existence, relatedness, and growth 
C)  A person who is continually frustrated in satisfying one level of need will regress to the next lowest level need 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  People attempt to satisfy basic needs before trying to satisfying higher-level needs 
B)  The need hierarchy is comprised of existence, relatedness, and growth 
C)  A person who is continually frustrated in satisfying one level of need will regress to the next lowest level need 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 10

What is the basic assumption of Herzberg's model?

Accepted Answer

Herzberg's model bas

Question 11

Provide three examples of what would be considered hygiene factors within the two-factor approach to motivation.

Accepted Answer

Examples include salary,job se

Question 12

Goal-setting theory emphasizes the importance of unconscious goals in explaining motivated behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Needs refer to deficiencies an individual experiences at a particular time.List the three broad categories are typically used to characterize these deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

The deficiencies may be physio

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of Maslow's esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developing and mentoring others 
B)  Starting a charity that helps children 
C)  Receiving regular salary increases 
D)  Receiving a high-level promotion 
A)  Developing and mentoring others 
B)  Starting a charity that helps children 
C)  Receiving regular salary increases 
D)  Receiving a high-level promotion

Question 15

_______________ refers to the perceived equity or fairness of the organizational processes and procedures used to make resource and allocation decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Distributive justice 
B)  Organizational justice 
C)  Inequity 
D)  Procedural justice 
A)  Distributive justice 
B)  Organizational justice 
C)  Inequity 
D)  Procedural justice

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A person who is continually frustrated in satisfying one level of need will regress to the next lowest level need 
B)  Two sets of factors affect motivation: motivators and hygiene factors 
C)  Some individuals have a high need for achievement 
D)  People attempt to satisfy basic needs before trying to satisfying higher-level needs 
A)  A person who is continually frustrated in satisfying one level of need will regress to the next lowest level need 
B)  Two sets of factors affect motivation: motivators and hygiene factors 
C)  Some individuals have a high need for achievement 
D)  People attempt to satisfy basic needs before trying to satisfying higher-level needs

Question 17

Procedural justice has been shown to have a positive impact on _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational commitment 
B)  work effort 
C)  organizational citizenship 
D)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  organizational commitment 
B)  work effort 
C)  organizational citizenship 
D)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 18

How are psychological and sociological deficiencies different? Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Psychological deficiencies (e.

Question 19

Content approaches to motivation include:
Maslow's need hierarchy,McClelland's ERG theory,Herzberg's two-factor theory,and Alderfer's learned needs theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Why do Salancik and Pfeffer believe that need models,such as Maslow's and Alderfer's,have become so popular?

Accepted Answer

Salancik and Pfeffer proposed that need

All of the following are suggested ways to promote high levels of informational justice during turbulent times except:

What are the components of motivation and which is most important?

Is there a psychological contract between the students enrolled in this course and the instructor? What are some of the specifics of this contract? How was the contract determined?

Herzberg's two-factor theory states that dissatisfiers or hygiene factors are needed to maintain at least a level of "no dissatisfaction."

The notion of inputs and outcomes within equity theory is the exact opposite of the notion of giving and receiving in the psychological contract.

In Vroom's view,most behaviors are considered to be _ the employee and consequently ____.

In a very general sense,____________ theory suggests that members of an organization engage in reasonably predictable give-and-take relationships (exchanges)with each other the organization.

While some aspects of an employment relationship,such as pay and standard work hours,may be explicitly stated,while others are not.Name three aspects of an employment relationship that are not generally spelled out,but implied.

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

What is the basic assumption of Herzberg's model?

Provide three examples of what would be considered hygiene factors within the two-factor approach to motivation.

Goal-setting theory emphasizes the importance of unconscious goals in explaining motivated behavior.

Needs refer to deficiencies an individual experiences at a particular time.List the three broad categories are typically used to characterize these deficiencies.

Which of the following is an example of Maslow's esteem?

_______________ refers to the perceived equity or fairness of the organizational processes and procedures used to make resource and allocation decisions.

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

Procedural justice has been shown to have a positive impact on _______________.

How are psychological and sociological deficiencies different? Provide an example of each.

Content approaches to motivation include: Maslow's need hierarchy,McClelland's ERG theory,Herzberg's two-factor theory,and Alderfer's learned needs theory.

Why do Salancik and Pfeffer believe that need models,such as Maslow's and Alderfer's,have become so popular?

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Exam 5: Motivation

All of the following are suggested ways to promote high levels of informational justice during turbulent times except:

What are the components of motivation and which is most important?

Is there a psychological contract between the students enrolled in this course and the instructor? What are some of the specifics of this contract? How was the contract determined?

Herzberg's two-factor theory states that dissatisfiers or hygiene factors are needed to maintain at least a level of "no dissatisfaction."

The notion of inputs and outcomes within equity theory is the exact opposite of the notion of giving and receiving in the psychological contract.

In Vroom's view,most behaviors are considered to be _______ the employee and consequently __________.

In a very general sense,____________ theory suggests that members of an organization engage in reasonably predictable give-and-take relationships (exchanges)with each other the organization.

While some aspects of an employment relationship,such as pay and standard work hours,may be explicitly stated,while others are not.Name three aspects of an employment relationship that are not generally spelled out,but implied.

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

What is the basic assumption of Herzberg's model?

Provide three examples of what would be considered hygiene factors within the two-factor approach to motivation.

Goal-setting theory emphasizes the importance of unconscious goals in explaining motivated behavior.

Needs refer to deficiencies an individual experiences at a particular time.List the three broad categories are typically used to characterize these deficiencies.

Which of the following is an example of Maslow's esteem?

_______________ refers to the perceived equity or fairness of the organizational processes and procedures used to make resource and allocation decisions.

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

Procedural justice has been shown to have a positive impact on _______________.

How are psychological and sociological deficiencies different? Provide an example of each.

Content approaches to motivation include: Maslow's need hierarchy,McClelland's ERG theory,Herzberg's two-factor theory,and Alderfer's learned needs theory.

Why do Salancik and Pfeffer believe that need models,such as Maslow's and Alderfer's,have become so popular?

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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In Vroom's view,most behaviors are considered to be _ the employee and consequently ____.