Question 1

Equity theory is a theory of motivation that focuses on the link between motivation and organizational culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Maslow,people need to feel secure,to be protected from physical harm,and to avoid the unexpected.What are these needs called?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological needs 
B)  belonging needs 
C)  self-actualization needs 
D)  safety needs 
A)  psychological needs 
B)  belonging needs 
C)  self-actualization needs 
D)  safety needs

Question 3

Employee ownership creates too much stress and is a poor motivator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is a criticism of Herzberg's motivator and hygiene theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not examine the relationship between productivity and satisfaction. 
B)  It ignores the impact of situational variables. 
C)  It cannot be used effectively by smaller companies. 
D)  It lacks hygiene factors that can lead to workers doing their best work. 
A)  It does not examine the relationship between productivity and satisfaction. 
B)  It ignores the impact of situational variables. 
C)  It cannot be used effectively by smaller companies. 
D)  It lacks hygiene factors that can lead to workers doing their best work.

Question 5

How can managers use the equity theory to improve worker satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

Managers can make an effort to

Question 6

Organizations today are taking a more reduced role in helping employees balance their work responsibilities and their personal obligations than they did in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Telecommuting is an arrangement in which employees work at home and are linked to the office by phone,fax,and computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Cindi Kastarian believes that she is the best nurse that she can be and is using her abilities to the utmost.According to Maslow's theory of need,Kastarian is motivated by which of the following needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem 
B)  psychological 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  physiological 
A)  esteem 
B)  psychological 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  physiological

Question 9

With the goal-setting theory,managers have learned that easier goals motivate more effectively than challenging one

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Managers can use equity theory to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine which employees would benefit from having a goal. 
B)  Improve worker satisfaction. 
C)  Match reward to performance for each individual employee. 
D)  Determine which employees are not working efficiently. 
A)  Determine which employees would benefit from having a goal. 
B)  Improve worker satisfaction. 
C)  Match reward to performance for each individual employee. 
D)  Determine which employees are not working efficiently.

Question 11

In Herzberg's model,salary and fringe benefits are job satisfiers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,the most basic needs are the social needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the important new trends in management today is illustrated by the small engine manufacturer that provides employees newly arrived in Canada with on-site English classes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivation theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Companies that want to meet the diverse needs of their employees by offering work-scheduling options can use which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement 
B)  gain-sharing 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  flextime 
A)  job enlargement 
B)  gain-sharing 
C)  job enrichment 
D)  flextime

Question 16

Which motivational theory relies on feedback to identify the gap between the real and the ideal desired performance?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which motivational theory relies on feedback to...

Question 17

Feedback is very important to the successful application of the goal-setting theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to Herzberg,hygiene factors can lead to which of the following results?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization 
B)  motivation 
C)  potential job dissatisfaction 
D)  job satisfaction 
A)  self-actualization 
B)  motivation 
C)  potential job dissatisfaction 
D)  job satisfaction

Question 19

Safeway Stores has installed dashboard computers in its trucks to monitor delivery truck drivers as they work their routes.This mistrust of employees derives from belief in which of the following theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Theory Y style of management 
B)  the Theory X style of management 
C)  the Theory Z style of management 
D)  scientific management 
A)  the Theory Y style of management 
B)  the Theory X style of management 
C)  the Theory Z style of management 
D)  scientific management

Question 20

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,____________________ are the highest level of needs.

Accepted Answer

self-actua

Equity theory is a theory of motivation that focuses on the link between motivation and organizational culture.

According to Maslow,people need to feel secure,to be protected from physical harm,and to avoid the unexpected.What are these needs called?

Employee ownership creates too much stress and is a poor motivator.

Which of the following is a criticism of Herzberg's motivator and hygiene theory?

How can managers use the equity theory to improve worker satisfaction?

Organizations today are taking a more reduced role in helping employees balance their work responsibilities and their personal obligations than they did in the past.

Telecommuting is an arrangement in which employees work at home and are linked to the office by phone,fax,and computer.

Cindi Kastarian believes that she is the best nurse that she can be and is using her abilities to the utmost.According to Maslow's theory of need,Kastarian is motivated by which of the following needs?

With the goal-setting theory,managers have learned that easier goals motivate more effectively than challenging one

Managers can use equity theory to do which of the following?

In Herzberg's model,salary and fringe benefits are job satisfiers.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,the most basic needs are the social needs.

One of the important new trends in management today is illustrated by the small engine manufacturer that provides employees newly arrived in Canada with on-site English classes.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivation theory.

Companies that want to meet the diverse needs of their employees by offering work-scheduling options can use which of the following?

Which motivational theory relies on feedback to identify the gap between the real and the ideal desired performance?

Feedback is very important to the successful application of the goal-setting theory.

According to Herzberg,hygiene factors can lead to which of the following results?

Safeway Stores has installed dashboard computers in its trucks to monitor delivery truck drivers as they work their routes.This mistrust of employees derives from belief in which of the following theories?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,____________________ are the highest level of needs.

understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition

the Global Marketplace and Governments’ Roles

Social Trends, social Responsibility, and Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Using Technology to Manage Information and for Business Success

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Achieving World-class Operations Management

Understanding the Customer

Creating Marketing Strategies

Using Financial Information and Accounting

Understanding Money, financial Institutions, and the Securities Markets

Managing the Firm’s Finances

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Exam 9: Motivating Employees

Equity theory is a theory of motivation that focuses on the link between motivation and organizational culture.

According to Maslow,people need to feel secure,to be protected from physical harm,and to avoid the unexpected.What are these needs called?

Employee ownership creates too much stress and is a poor motivator.

Which of the following is a criticism of Herzberg's motivator and hygiene theory?

How can managers use the equity theory to improve worker satisfaction?

Organizations today are taking a more reduced role in helping employees balance their work responsibilities and their personal obligations than they did in the past.

Telecommuting is an arrangement in which employees work at home and are linked to the office by phone,fax,and computer.

Cindi Kastarian believes that she is the best nurse that she can be and is using her abilities to the utmost.According to Maslow's theory of need,Kastarian is motivated by which of the following needs?

With the goal-setting theory,managers have learned that easier goals motivate more effectively than challenging one

Managers can use equity theory to do which of the following?

In Herzberg's model,salary and fringe benefits are job satisfiers.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,the most basic needs are the social needs.

One of the important new trends in management today is illustrated by the small engine manufacturer that provides employees newly arrived in Canada with on-site English classes.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a motivation theory.

Companies that want to meet the diverse needs of their employees by offering work-scheduling options can use which of the following?

Which motivational theory relies on feedback to identify the gap between the real and the ideal desired performance?

Feedback is very important to the successful application of the goal-setting theory.

According to Herzberg,hygiene factors can lead to which of the following results?

Safeway Stores has installed dashboard computers in its trucks to monitor delivery truck drivers as they work their routes.This mistrust of employees derives from belief in which of the following theories?

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,____________________ are the highest level of needs.

understanding Evolving Economic Systems and Competition

the Global Marketplace and Governments’ Roles

Social Trends, social Responsibility, and Making Ethical Decisions in Business

Using Technology to Manage Information and for Business Success

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Management and Leadership in Today’s Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Managing Human Resources and Labour Relations

Achieving World-class Operations Management

Understanding the Customer

Creating Marketing Strategies

Using Financial Information and Accounting

Understanding Money, financial Institutions, and the Securities Markets

Managing the Firm’s Finances

Filters