Question 1

The ________ need of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is generally divided into two categories: self-respect and respect from others.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

An individual's early experiences determines which of McClelland's three needs are the most highly developed,and therefore dominate their personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The correct order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological,social,esteem,security,self-actualization 
B) social,physiological,self-actualization,esteem,security 
C) physiological,security,social,esteem,self-actualization 
D) security,physiological,social,esteem,self-actualization 
E) self-actualization,social,esteem,security,physiological 
A) physiological,social,esteem,security,self-actualization 
B) social,physiological,self-actualization,esteem,security 
C) physiological,security,social,esteem,self-actualization 
D) security,physiological,social,esteem,self-actualization 
E) self-actualization,social,esteem,security,physiological

Question 4

When an individual leaves an organization to start up a company because the former did not provide room for the growth or development of his potential,Maslow's theory would predict that the individual is being motivated by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization needs 
B) esteem needs 
C) social needs 
D) security needs 
E) physiological needs 
A) self-actualization needs 
B) esteem needs 
C) social needs 
D) security needs 
E) physiological needs

Question 5

The most fundamental motivation theory that begins with an individual feeling a need is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) ERG theory 
B) equity theory 
C) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
D) needs-goal theory 
E) Porter-Lawler theory 
A) ERG theory 
B) equity theory 
C) Herzberg's two-factor theory 
D) needs-goal theory 
E) Porter-Lawler theory

Question 6

A self-actualization need ________.

Accepted Answer

A) relates to the normal functioning of the body 
B) reflects a person's desire to be accepted by others 
C) relates to the individual's desire to be free from harm,including both bodily and economic disaster 
D) refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses 
E) is divided into self-respect and respect from others 
A) relates to the normal functioning of the body 
B) reflects a person's desire to be accepted by others 
C) relates to the individual's desire to be free from harm,including both bodily and economic disaster 
D) refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses 
E) is divided into self-respect and respect from others

Question 7

Which of the following theories is a content theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) needs-goal theory 
B) equity theory 
C) Argyris's maturity-immaturity continuum 
D) Vroom expectancy theory 
E) Porter-Lawler theory 
A) needs-goal theory 
B) equity theory 
C) Argyris's maturity-immaturity continuum 
D) Vroom expectancy theory 
E) Porter-Lawler theory

Question 8

Incorporating motivators into a job situation is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job rotation 
B) job enlargement 
C) job enrichment 
D) total quality management 
E) project management 
A) job rotation 
B) job enlargement 
C) job enrichment 
D) total quality management 
E) project management

Question 9

List the categories of needs identified by Alderfer in his ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

Alderfer,in his ERG theory,identified th

Question 10

What is flextime? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using flextime?

Accepted Answer

Flextime is a program that allows employ

Question 11

Theory Z is the effectiveness dimension that implies managers who use either Theory X or Theory Y assumptions when dealing with people can be successful,depending on the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Argyris's Maturity-Immaturity Continuum concept focuses on the monetary and industrial development of people to explain human needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Theory X is a set of essentially positive assumptions about human nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about system 2 of Likert's management systems?

Accepted Answer

A) This style is characterized by substantial,though not complete,confidence in subordinates. 
B) This style of management is characterized by a condescending master-to-servant-style confidence and trust in subordinates. 
C) This style of management is characterized by complete trust and confidence in subordinates. 
D) Subordinates are motivated by fear,threats,punishments,and occasional rewards. 
E) Subordinates feel fairly free to discuss their jobs with superiors and are motivated by rewards,occasional punishments,and some involvement. 
A) This style is characterized by substantial,though not complete,confidence in subordinates. 
B) This style of management is characterized by a condescending master-to-servant-style confidence and trust in subordinates. 
C) This style of management is characterized by complete trust and confidence in subordinates. 
D) Subordinates are motivated by fear,threats,punishments,and occasional rewards. 
E) Subordinates feel fairly free to discuss their jobs with superiors and are motivated by rewards,occasional punishments,and some involvement.

Question 15

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for satisfying interpersonal relationships is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) esteem need 
B) existence need 
C) growth need 
D) emotional need 
E) relatedness need 
A) esteem need 
B) existence need 
C) growth need 
D) emotional need 
E) relatedness need

Question 16

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has been criticized because ________.

Accepted Answer

A) it is questionable whether human needs can be arranged in such a hierarchy 
B) the model is too complicated 
C) no one ever reaches self-actualization 
D) research suggests that esteem needs should be above all other needs 
E) it is too objective a description of human needs 
A) it is questionable whether human needs can be arranged in such a hierarchy 
B) the model is too complicated 
C) no one ever reaches self-actualization 
D) research suggests that esteem needs should be above all other needs 
E) it is too objective a description of human needs

Question 17

________ rewards are those that come directly from performing a task.

Accepted Answer

A) Equity 
B) Piece-rate 
C) Extrinsic 
D) Intrinsic 
E) Expectancies 
A) Equity 
B) Piece-rate 
C) Extrinsic 
D) Intrinsic 
E) Expectancies

Question 18

Briefly explain Likert's management systems.

Accepted Answer

Rensis Likert concluded that management

Question 19

Which of the following is a basic category of need identified by Clayton Alderfer in his ERG theory?

Accepted Answer

A) esteem,relatedness,and goal 
B) existence,relatedness,and growth 
C) existence,recognition,and growth 
D) esteem,recognition,and goal 
E) existence,relatedness,and goal 
A) esteem,relatedness,and goal 
B) existence,relatedness,and growth 
C) existence,recognition,and growth 
D) esteem,recognition,and goal 
E) existence,relatedness,and goal

Question 20

A process theory of motivation is an explanation of motivation that emphasizes people's personality and characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Motivation

The ________ need of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is generally divided into two categories: self-respect and respect from others.

An individual's early experiences determines which of McClelland's three needs are the most highly developed,and therefore dominate their personality.

The correct order of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is ________.

When an individual leaves an organization to start up a company because the former did not provide room for the growth or development of his potential,Maslow's theory would predict that the individual is being motivated by ________.

The most fundamental motivation theory that begins with an individual feeling a need is ________.

A self-actualization need ________.

Which of the following theories is a content theory of motivation?

Incorporating motivators into a job situation is ________.

List the categories of needs identified by Alderfer in his ERG theory.

What is flextime? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using flextime?

Theory Z is the effectiveness dimension that implies managers who use either Theory X or Theory Y assumptions when dealing with people can be successful,depending on the situation.

Argyris's Maturity-Immaturity Continuum concept focuses on the monetary and industrial development of people to explain human needs.

Theory X is a set of essentially positive assumptions about human nature.

Which of the following statements is true about system 2 of Likert's management systems?

In Alderfer's ERG theory,the need for satisfying interpersonal relationships is the ________.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has been criticized because ________.

________ rewards are those that come directly from performing a task.

Briefly explain Likert's management systems.

Which of the following is a basic category of need identified by Clayton Alderfer in his ERG theory?

A process theory of motivation is an explanation of motivation that emphasizes people's personality and characteristics.

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