Question 1

Raphael went to law school,passed his state bar exam,and decided to become a pastry chef.According to expectancy theory,practicing law had

Accepted Answer

A)  high positive valence. 
B)  a high need for achievement. 
C)  a need for self-actualization. 
D)  high negative valence. 
E)  a high intrinsic self-relevance 
A)  high positive valence. 
B)  a high need for achievement. 
C)  a need for self-actualization. 
D)  high negative valence. 
E)  a high intrinsic self-relevance

Question 2

____________________ is an individual's belief that the treatment he or she is receiving is fair relative to the treatment received by others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is an individual's belief that the...

Question 3

Flexible work schedules,the 4/40 workweek,job sharing,and home-based work are all examples of what the text calls

Accepted Answer

A)  work redesign plans. 
B)  goal-setting theory issues. 
C)  alternative work arrangements. 
D)  behavior modification plans. 
E)  organizational modifications. 
A)  work redesign plans. 
B)  goal-setting theory issues. 
C)  alternative work arrangements. 
D)  behavior modification plans. 
E)  organizational modifications.

Question 4

Firefighters work 24 hour shifts eight times a month.This is a form of which type of alternative work arrangement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable work schedules 
B)  Job sharing 
C)  Telecommuting 
D)  Flexible work schedules and telecommuting 
E)  Compressed work schedules 
A)  Variable work schedules 
B)  Job sharing 
C)  Telecommuting 
D)  Flexible work schedules and telecommuting 
E)  Compressed work schedules

Question 5

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The company softball team has great camaraderie.

Accepted Answer

A) Physiological needs 
B) Security needs 
C) Belongingness needs 
D) Esteem needs 
E) Self-actualization needs
F)Power needs 
A) Physiological needs 
B) Security needs 
C) Belongingness needs 
D) Esteem needs 
E) Self-actualization needs
F)Power needs

Question 6

Which of the following programs explicitly applies the concepts of reinforcement theory to motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternative work arrangements 
B)  Work redesign 
C)  Behavior modification 
D)  Attribution theory 
E)  Two-factor theory 
A)  Alternative work arrangements 
B)  Work redesign 
C)  Behavior modification 
D)  Attribution theory 
E)  Two-factor theory

Question 7

According to the expectancy model,performance is a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  valence. 
B)  the need for achievement,affiliation,and power. 
C)  the strength of hygiene and motivation factors. 
D)  the need for existence,relatedness,and growth. 
E)  individual effort,ability,and environmental forces. 
A)  valence. 
B)  the need for achievement,affiliation,and power. 
C)  the strength of hygiene and motivation factors. 
D)  the need for existence,relatedness,and growth. 
E)  individual effort,ability,and environmental forces.

Question 8

Professors use reinforcement theory in class.Describe an example of professors attempting each type of modification.

Accepted Answer

Sure! Professors can use reinforcement t

Question 9

If you want to reduce the likelihood that a behavior will recur,which of the following types of reinforcement will get the desired results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance and positive reinforcement 
B)  Extinction and avoidance 
C)  Positive reinforcement and extinction 
D)  Punishment and avoidance 
E)  Extinction and punishment 
A)  Avoidance and positive reinforcement 
B)  Extinction and avoidance 
C)  Positive reinforcement and extinction 
D)  Punishment and avoidance 
E)  Extinction and punishment

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic assumptions of expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual differences as well as the environment influence motivation. 
B)  Individuals observe their own behavior and decide whether it is motivated by internal or external factors. 
C)  People are free to make choices about how to behave. 
D)  People have a choice of behavioral alternatives. 
E)  Different people march to different drummers. 
A)  Individual differences as well as the environment influence motivation. 
B)  Individuals observe their own behavior and decide whether it is motivated by internal or external factors. 
C)  People are free to make choices about how to behave. 
D)  People have a choice of behavioral alternatives. 
E)  Different people march to different drummers.

Question 11

Tyler told Emily to improve public opinion.The goal that Emily was given lacks goal

Accepted Answer

A)  specificity. 
B)  acceptance. 
C)  conformity. 
D)  congruity. 
E)  difficulty. 
A)  specificity. 
B)  acceptance. 
C)  conformity. 
D)  congruity. 
E)  difficulty.

Question 12

Generally speaking,politicians have a desire for approval.This shows a need for ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement 
B)  affiliation 
C)  power 
D)  security 
E)  esteem 
A)  achievement 
B)  affiliation 
C)  power 
D)  security 
E)  esteem

Question 13

____________________ are designed to share the cost savings from productivity improvements with employees.

Accepted Answer

Gainsharin

Question 14

According to the ____ approach to motivation,employees want to contribute and are able to make genuine contributions to the organization.This philosophy guides most contemporary thinking about employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  traditional 
B)  human relations 
C)  human resources 
D)  content 
E)  process 
A)  traditional 
B)  human relations 
C)  human resources 
D)  content 
E)  process

Question 15

Special Exercises
The following matching questions have to do with the use of motivation by the management of a fast-food restaurant.Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all.
-The manager makes more money than the counter worker because the manager contributes more.

Accepted Answer

A) Merit pay 
B) Motivation factor 
C) Low valence 
D) Incentive pay 
E) Empowerment
F)Punishment
G)Variable interval positive reinforcement
H)Avoidance
I)Extinction
J)Maslow's belongingness need
K)Maslow's esteem need
L)Hygiene factor 
A) Merit pay 
B) Motivation factor 
C) Low valence 
D) Incentive pay 
E) Empowerment
F)Punishment
G)Variable interval positive reinforcement
H)Avoidance
I)Extinction
J)Maslow's belongingness need
K)Maslow's esteem need
L)Hygiene factor

Question 16

The title Major General is a way to help satisfy someone's need for

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem. 
B)  belongingness. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  safety. 
E)  equity. 
A)  esteem. 
B)  belongingness. 
C)  self-actualization. 
D)  safety. 
E)  equity.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a content theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Equity 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Security 
E)  Two-factor 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Equity 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Security 
E)  Two-factor

Question 18

Interval schedules of reinforcement are all based on ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interval schedules of reinforcement are all based...

Question 19

A disadvantage of ____ is the time and effort needed to coordinate between employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  variable work schedules 
B)  job sharing 
C)  telecommuting 
D)  flexible work schedules and telecommuting 
E)  compressed work schedules 
A)  variable work schedules 
B)  job sharing 
C)  telecommuting 
D)  flexible work schedules and telecommuting 
E)  compressed work schedules

Question 20

The historical perspectives on motivation are the traditional,human relations,and contingency approaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Raphael went to law school,passed his state bar exam,and decided to become a pastry chef.According to expectancy theory,practicing law had

____________________ is an individual's belief that the treatment he or she is receiving is fair relative to the treatment received by others.

Flexible work schedules,the 4/40 workweek,job sharing,and home-based work are all examples of what the text calls

Firefighters work 24 hour shifts eight times a month.This is a form of which type of alternative work arrangement?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The company softball team has great camaraderie.

Which of the following programs explicitly applies the concepts of reinforcement theory to motivation?

According to the expectancy model,performance is a result of

Professors use reinforcement theory in class.Describe an example of professors attempting each type of modification.

If you want to reduce the likelihood that a behavior will recur,which of the following types of reinforcement will get the desired results?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic assumptions of expectancy theory?

Tyler told Emily to improve public opinion.The goal that Emily was given lacks goal

Generally speaking,politicians have a desire for approval.This shows a need for ____.

____________________ are designed to share the cost savings from productivity improvements with employees.

According to the ____ approach to motivation,employees want to contribute and are able to make genuine contributions to the organization.This philosophy guides most contemporary thinking about employee motivation.

The title Major General is a way to help satisfy someone's need for

Which of the following is an example of a content theory of motivation?

Interval schedules of reinforcement are all based on ____________________.

A disadvantage of ____ is the time and effort needed to coordinate between employees.

The historical perspectives on motivation are the traditional,human relations,and contingency approaches.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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Exam 15: Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Raphael went to law school,passed his state bar exam,and decided to become a pastry chef.According to expectancy theory,practicing law had

____________________ is an individual's belief that the treatment he or she is receiving is fair relative to the treatment received by others.

Flexible work schedules,the 4/40 workweek,job sharing,and home-based work are all examples of what the text calls

Firefighters work 24 hour shifts eight times a month.This is a form of which type of alternative work arrangement?

Match the following.You may use a response once,more than once,or not at all. -The company softball team has great camaraderie.

Which of the following programs explicitly applies the concepts of reinforcement theory to motivation?

According to the expectancy model,performance is a result of

Professors use reinforcement theory in class.Describe an example of professors attempting each type of modification.

If you want to reduce the likelihood that a behavior will recur,which of the following types of reinforcement will get the desired results?

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic assumptions of expectancy theory?

Tyler told Emily to improve public opinion.The goal that Emily was given lacks goal

Generally speaking,politicians have a desire for approval.This shows a need for ____.

____________________ are designed to share the cost savings from productivity improvements with employees.

According to the ____ approach to motivation,employees want to contribute and are able to make genuine contributions to the organization.This philosophy guides most contemporary thinking about employee motivation.

The title Major General is a way to help satisfy someone's need for

Which of the following is an example of a content theory of motivation?

Interval schedules of reinforcement are all based on ____________________.

A disadvantage of ____ is the time and effort needed to coordinate between employees.

The historical perspectives on motivation are the traditional,human relations,and contingency approaches.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunities and Challenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Navigating the Global Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Leadership and Influence Processes

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, quality, and Productivity

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