Exam 13: Motivation and Performance

Punishment entails the removal of a negative consequence when functional behaviors are performed;negative reinforcement entails the administration of negative consequences when dysfunctional behaviors are performed.

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What type of learning occurs when a person (the learner)becomes motivated to perform a behavior by watching another person (the model)performing the behavior and being positively reinforced for doing so?

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Question 2

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When an organization bases employees' pay on the number of units each employee produces,they are using a:

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Terry was recently hired by Acme Explosives.As part of her hiring,she was given stock options that she can purchase after she has been employed a year.The price she will pay is called the ___ and the constraints on when she can purchase is called a _.

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Question 4

Negative reinforcement is primarily used to present a negative consequence for behavior when functional behaviors are performed.

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Question 5

Punishment involves removing a negative consequence when dysfunctional behaviors occur.

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Question 6

Explain how an employee can be intrinsically motivated,extrinsically motivated,prosocial,or any combination,depending on the factors in his job situation.Give one example of an employee who exhibits each of these in work situations.

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Question 7

According to expectancy theory,high motivation will occur when:

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Question 8

Which theory focuses on motivating workers to contribute their inputs to their jobs and organizations in a way similar to expectancy theory and equity theory?

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Question 9

Vicarious learning is the same thing as "observational learning."

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Question 10

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,needs that are related to the physical and psychological context in which the work is performed are known as:

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A real-estate agent who is paid on the basis of a percentage of the sale price of a home is said to be paid on:

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Question 12

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,all of the following are examples of hygiene needs EXCEPT:

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Question 13

Discuss McClelland's theory of needs.

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Question 14

The basic premise of learning theories is that managers can increase employee motivation and performance by how they link the outcomes that employees receive to the performance of desired behaviors and the attainment of goals.

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Question 15

The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence is referred to as:

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Question 16

An employee's perception about the extent to which his effort will result in a given level of performance is known as expectancy.

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Question 17

Lacy,an employee at Nationwide Cellular,perceives that her outcome/input ratio is higher than that of his coworker Julia.This is known as:

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Question 18

Employees are motivated to perform at a high level only if they think high performance will lead to outcomes such as pay,job security,interesting job assignments,bonuses,or a feeling of accomplishment.

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Question 19

For most people,a promotion is considered to be:

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Punishment entails the removal of a negative consequence when functional behaviors are performed;negative reinforcement entails the administration of negative consequences when dysfunctional behaviors are performed.

What type of learning occurs when a person (the learner)becomes motivated to perform a behavior by watching another person (the model)performing the behavior and being positively reinforced for doing so?

When an organization bases employees' pay on the number of units each employee produces,they are using a:

Terry was recently hired by Acme Explosives.As part of her hiring,she was given stock options that she can purchase after she has been employed a year.The price she will pay is called the ___ and the constraints on when she can purchase is called a _.

Negative reinforcement is primarily used to present a negative consequence for behavior when functional behaviors are performed.

Punishment involves removing a negative consequence when dysfunctional behaviors occur.

Explain how an employee can be intrinsically motivated,extrinsically motivated,prosocial,or any combination,depending on the factors in his job situation.Give one example of an employee who exhibits each of these in work situations.

According to expectancy theory,high motivation will occur when:

Which theory focuses on motivating workers to contribute their inputs to their jobs and organizations in a way similar to expectancy theory and equity theory?

Vicarious learning is the same thing as "observational learning."

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,needs that are related to the physical and psychological context in which the work is performed are known as:

A real-estate agent who is paid on the basis of a percentage of the sale price of a home is said to be paid on:

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,all of the following are examples of hygiene needs EXCEPT:

Discuss McClelland's theory of needs.

The basic premise of learning theories is that managers can increase employee motivation and performance by how they link the outcomes that employees receive to the performance of desired behaviors and the attainment of goals.

The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence is referred to as:

An employee's perception about the extent to which his effort will result in a given level of performance is known as expectancy.

Lacy,an employee at Nationwide Cellular,perceives that her outcome/input ratio is higher than that of his coworker Julia.This is known as:

Employees are motivated to perform at a high level only if they think high performance will lead to outcomes such as pay,job security,interesting job assignments,bonuses,or a feeling of accomplishment.

For most people,a promotion is considered to be:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Exam 13: Motivation and Performance

Punishment entails the removal of a negative consequence when functional behaviors are performed;negative reinforcement entails the administration of negative consequences when dysfunctional behaviors are performed.

What type of learning occurs when a person (the learner)becomes motivated to perform a behavior by watching another person (the model)performing the behavior and being positively reinforced for doing so?

When an organization bases employees' pay on the number of units each employee produces,they are using a:

Terry was recently hired by Acme Explosives.As part of her hiring,she was given stock options that she can purchase after she has been employed a year.The price she will pay is called the ___________ and the constraints on when she can purchase is called a _________.

Negative reinforcement is primarily used to present a negative consequence for behavior when functional behaviors are performed.

Punishment involves removing a negative consequence when dysfunctional behaviors occur.

Explain how an employee can be intrinsically motivated,extrinsically motivated,prosocial,or any combination,depending on the factors in his job situation.Give one example of an employee who exhibits each of these in work situations.

According to expectancy theory,high motivation will occur when:

Which theory focuses on motivating workers to contribute their inputs to their jobs and organizations in a way similar to expectancy theory and equity theory?

Vicarious learning is the same thing as "observational learning."

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,needs that are related to the physical and psychological context in which the work is performed are known as:

A real-estate agent who is paid on the basis of a percentage of the sale price of a home is said to be paid on:

In Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory,all of the following are examples of hygiene needs EXCEPT:

Discuss McClelland's theory of needs.

The basic premise of learning theories is that managers can increase employee motivation and performance by how they link the outcomes that employees receive to the performance of desired behaviors and the attainment of goals.

The extent to which an individual has a strong desire to perform challenging tasks well and to meet personal standards for excellence is referred to as:

An employee's perception about the extent to which his effort will result in a given level of performance is known as expectancy.

Lacy,an employee at Nationwide Cellular,perceives that her outcome/input ratio is higher than that of his coworker Julia.This is known as:

Employees are motivated to perform at a high level only if they think high performance will lead to outcomes such as pay,job security,interesting job assignments,bonuses,or a feeling of accomplishment.

For most people,a promotion is considered to be:

Managers and Managing

The Evolution of Management Thought

Values,attitudes,emotions,and Culture: The Manager As a Person

Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Diverse Employees in a Multicultural Environment

Managing in the Global Environment

Decision Making,learning,creativity,and Entrepreneurship

The Manager As a Planner and Strategist

Value-Chain Management: Functional Strategies for Competitive Advantage

Managing Organizational Structure and Culture

Organizational Control and Change

Human Resource Management

Leadership

Effective Groups and Teams

Promoting Effective Communication

Managing Conflict,politics,and Negotiation

Using Advanced Information Technology to Increase Performance

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Terry was recently hired by Acme Explosives.As part of her hiring,she was given stock options that she can purchase after she has been employed a year.The price she will pay is called the ___ and the constraints on when she can purchase is called a _.