Question 1

A department store that pays its salespeople in the shoe department as a percentage of the dollar value of shoes sold is said to be using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  commission basis pay plan. 
B)  equity basis pay plan. 
C)  underpayment inequity basis pay plan. 
D)  overpayment inequity basis pay plan. 
E)  negative valence basis pay plan. 
A)  commission basis pay plan. 
B)  equity basis pay plan. 
C)  underpayment inequity basis pay plan. 
D)  overpayment inequity basis pay plan. 
E)  negative valence basis pay plan.

Question 2

Explain equity theory.What does equity theory suggest people do when they feel they are not being treated fairly? Give an example of a situation from your own experience where a person felt he/she was being treated inequitably,and explain it using equity theory.

Accepted Answer

Equity theory is a theory of motivation

Question 3

Behavior that is performed in order to acquire either a material or a social reward is called intrinsically motivated behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Negative reinforcement can create an unpleasant work environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the differences in impact on motivation of a bonus versus a salary increase of the same amount of money.

Accepted Answer

Bonuses tend to have more effect for thr

Question 6

An employer can attempt to meet employees' safety needs by providing:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate pay. 
B)  company social events. 
C)  promotions. 
D)  medical benefits. 
E)  opportunities to grow. 
A)  adequate pay. 
B)  company social events. 
C)  promotions. 
D)  medical benefits. 
E)  opportunities to grow.

Question 7

Define prosocially motivating behavior.Can behavior be prosocially motivating in addition to being extrinsically or intrinsically motivated? Give an example to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

Prosocially motivated behavior is behavi

Question 8

An employee's perception of the extent to which his/her effort will result in a given level of his/her performance is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  valence. 
B)  expectancy. 
C)  instrumentality. 
D)  equity. 
E)  inequity. 
A)  valence. 
B)  expectancy. 
C)  instrumentality. 
D)  equity. 
E)  inequity.

Question 9

Effort refers to whether an employee keeps trying or gives up,when faced with obstacles in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,needs that are related to the nature of the work itself and the degree of challenge contained in the work are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivator needs. 
B)  expectancy needs. 
C)  instrumentality needs. 
D)  hygiene needs. 
E)  valence needs. 
A)  motivator needs. 
B)  expectancy needs. 
C)  instrumentality needs. 
D)  hygiene needs. 
E)  valence needs.

Question 11

Extinction is the process where managers eliminate whatever is reinforcing the dysfunctional behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Managers rely on extinction to eliminate dysfunctional behaviors because they have control over whatever is reinforcing the behavior and because they can afford the time needed for extinction to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A worker who is paid on the basis of the number of computer components produced per day is said to be paid on a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  underpayment inequity basis. 
B)  overpayment inequity basis. 
C)  commission basis. 
D)  equity basis. 
E)  piece-rate basis. 
A)  underpayment inequity basis. 
B)  overpayment inequity basis. 
C)  commission basis. 
D)  equity basis. 
E)  piece-rate basis.

Question 14

Jennifer perceives that though she works harder than her coworker Kelly,she is paid the same.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the valence effect. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  underpayment inequity. 
E)  explicit bias. 
A)  the valence effect. 
B)  extinction. 
C)  negative reinforcement. 
D)  underpayment inequity. 
E)  explicit bias.

Question 15

The degree to which an employee keeps trying,when faced with obstacles,to accomplish a goal is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  assertiveness. 
B)  equity. 
C)  conscientious. 
D)  effort. 
E)  persistence. 
A)  assertiveness. 
B)  equity. 
C)  conscientious. 
D)  effort. 
E)  persistence.

Question 16

Under the profit-sharing method,employees receive a share of an organization's profits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The learning theory focuses on the linkage between performance and outcomes in the motivation equation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following theories states that outcomes such as pay should be distributed in proportion to inputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Need theories 
C)  Goal-setting theory 
D)  Equity theory 
E)  Learning theories 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Need theories 
C)  Goal-setting theory 
D)  Equity theory 
E)  Learning theories

Question 19

Abraham Maslow developed a needs hierarchy model of motivation.Discuss the different kinds of needs in this model and give one specific example of each of these types of needs in terms of a worker's behavior.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's needs hierarchy includes physio

Question 20

A computer programmer who does his/her job well because he/she enjoys solving complicated computer problems is said to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsically motivated. 
B)  negatively reinforced. 
C)  experiencing extinction. 
D)  intrinsically motivated. 
E)  experiencing overpayment inequity. 
A)  extrinsically motivated. 
B)  negatively reinforced. 
C)  experiencing extinction. 
D)  intrinsically motivated. 
E)  experiencing overpayment inequity.

A department store that pays its salespeople in the shoe department as a percentage of the dollar value of shoes sold is said to be using a(n):

Explain equity theory.What does equity theory suggest people do when they feel they are not being treated fairly? Give an example of a situation from your own experience where a person felt he/she was being treated inequitably,and explain it using equity theory.

Behavior that is performed in order to acquire either a material or a social reward is called intrinsically motivated behavior.

Negative reinforcement can create an unpleasant work environment.

Discuss the differences in impact on motivation of a bonus versus a salary increase of the same amount of money.

An employer can attempt to meet employees' safety needs by providing:

Define prosocially motivating behavior.Can behavior be prosocially motivating in addition to being extrinsically or intrinsically motivated? Give an example to support your answer.

An employee's perception of the extent to which his/her effort will result in a given level of his/her performance is known as:

Effort refers to whether an employee keeps trying or gives up,when faced with obstacles in an organization.

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,needs that are related to the nature of the work itself and the degree of challenge contained in the work are known as:

Extinction is the process where managers eliminate whatever is reinforcing the dysfunctional behavior.

Managers rely on extinction to eliminate dysfunctional behaviors because they have control over whatever is reinforcing the behavior and because they can afford the time needed for extinction to work.

A worker who is paid on the basis of the number of computer components produced per day is said to be paid on a(n):

Jennifer perceives that though she works harder than her coworker Kelly,she is paid the same.This is an example of:

The degree to which an employee keeps trying,when faced with obstacles,to accomplish a goal is referred to as:

Under the profit-sharing method,employees receive a share of an organization's profits.

The learning theory focuses on the linkage between performance and outcomes in the motivation equation.

Which of the following theories states that outcomes such as pay should be distributed in proportion to inputs?

Abraham Maslow developed a needs hierarchy model of motivation.Discuss the different kinds of needs in this model and give one specific example of each of these types of needs in terms of a worker's behavior.

A computer programmer who does his/her job well because he/she enjoys solving complicated computer problems is said to be:

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Exam 9: Motivation

A department store that pays its salespeople in the shoe department as a percentage of the dollar value of shoes sold is said to be using a(n):

Explain equity theory.What does equity theory suggest people do when they feel they are not being treated fairly? Give an example of a situation from your own experience where a person felt he/she was being treated inequitably,and explain it using equity theory.

Behavior that is performed in order to acquire either a material or a social reward is called intrinsically motivated behavior.

Negative reinforcement can create an unpleasant work environment.

Discuss the differences in impact on motivation of a bonus versus a salary increase of the same amount of money.

An employer can attempt to meet employees' safety needs by providing:

Define prosocially motivating behavior.Can behavior be prosocially motivating in addition to being extrinsically or intrinsically motivated? Give an example to support your answer.

An employee's perception of the extent to which his/her effort will result in a given level of his/her performance is known as:

Effort refers to whether an employee keeps trying or gives up,when faced with obstacles in an organization.

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,needs that are related to the nature of the work itself and the degree of challenge contained in the work are known as:

Extinction is the process where managers eliminate whatever is reinforcing the dysfunctional behavior.

Managers rely on extinction to eliminate dysfunctional behaviors because they have control over whatever is reinforcing the behavior and because they can afford the time needed for extinction to work.

A worker who is paid on the basis of the number of computer components produced per day is said to be paid on a(n):

Jennifer perceives that though she works harder than her coworker Kelly,she is paid the same.This is an example of:

The degree to which an employee keeps trying,when faced with obstacles,to accomplish a goal is referred to as:

Under the profit-sharing method,employees receive a share of an organization's profits.

The learning theory focuses on the linkage between performance and outcomes in the motivation equation.

Which of the following theories states that outcomes such as pay should be distributed in proportion to inputs?

Abraham Maslow developed a needs hierarchy model of motivation.Discuss the different kinds of needs in this model and give one specific example of each of these types of needs in terms of a worker's behavior.

A computer programmer who does his/her job well because he/she enjoys solving complicated computer problems is said to be:

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Values, Attitudes, Emotions, and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Managing Ethics and Diversity

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making, Learning, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

Planning, Strategy, and Competitive Advantage

Designing Organizational Structure

Control, Change, and Entrepreneurship

Leaders and Leadership

Effective Team Management

Building and Managing Human Resources

Communication and Information Technology Management

Operations Management: Managing Vital Operations and Processes

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