Question 1

Behavior modification is a program that focuses on managing human activity by controlling the consequences of performing that activity,such as rewards and punishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When Jenn Williams joined Conrad Inc.as a business analyst,she was very happy with her job profile and the pay package.However,one year into the job has made her realize that this is not her cup of tea.While she has a good relationship with her coworkers and her supervisors are understanding,she feels that her hard work often goes unnoticed.Being an ambitious person herself,this lack of acknowledgment is unsettling.Which of the following is most likely to be true in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

A) Jenn has a high need for affiliation. 
B) Conrad Inc.excessively promotes job enrichment. 
C) Jenn has the tendency to blame external factors when things go wrong. 
D) Jenn is motivated by extrinsic rewards. 
E) Conrad Inc.focuses more on hygiene factors than motivating factors. 
A) Jenn has a high need for affiliation. 
B) Conrad Inc.excessively promotes job enrichment. 
C) Jenn has the tendency to blame external factors when things go wrong. 
D) Jenn is motivated by extrinsic rewards. 
E) Conrad Inc.focuses more on hygiene factors than motivating factors.

Question 3

In a non-profit public setting of a high school,a principal who strives to outdo her predecessors and become the best principal possible would be satisfying his ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The Porter-Lawler Theory of Motivation is a simple combination of the Needs-Goal Theory and the Vroom Expectancy Theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Managers with a high need for affiliation are autocratic and prefer to get the tasks done themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

A) salary hikes for all the employees 
B) constructing a new and better work environment 
C) fulfilling the security needs of an employee 
D) sense of achievement when attaining an organizational goal 
E) providing employees with performance incentives 
A) salary hikes for all the employees 
B) constructing a new and better work environment 
C) fulfilling the security needs of an employee 
D) sense of achievement when attaining an organizational goal 
E) providing employees with performance incentives

Question 7

A self-actualization need refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List the process theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A process theory of motivation is an exp

Question 9

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs includes the needs for water,food,rest,sex,and air?

Accepted Answer

A) social need 
B) physiological need 
C) security need 
D) psychological need 
E) esteem need 
A) social need 
B) physiological need 
C) security need 
D) psychological need 
E) esteem need

Question 10

A well-known brand management company is emphasizing creating a sense of community within their organization via team-based projects and various cultural events to promote a friendly atmosphere.Under the given circumstance,which of the following of Maslow's hierarchy of needs is the company emphasizing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A toy manufacturing company providing its employees with job security,health insurance,and retirement benefits is concerned about its employees' ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The items that influence the degree of job dissatisfaction are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) maintenance factors 
B) motivating factors 
C) growth needs 
D) monetary incentives 
E) existence needs 
A) maintenance factors 
B) motivating factors 
C) growth needs 
D) monetary incentives 
E) existence needs

Question 13

Define motivation and the two basic types of motivation theories.

Accepted Answer

Motivation is the inner state that cause

Question 14

Activities based on Theory Y assumptions are more apt to motivate organization members than are activities based on Theory X assumptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In Likert's Management System,which management style can be categorized by a lack of confidence or trust in subordinates,with the bulk of all decision making being done at the top of the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) System 1 
B) System 2 
C) System 3 
D) System 4 
E) System 5 
A) System 1 
B) System 2 
C) System 3 
D) System 4 
E) System 5

Question 16

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to maintain close,friendly,and personal relationships have a high need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) affiliation 
B) power 
C) achievement 
D) dominance 
E) growth 
A) affiliation 
B) power 
C) achievement 
D) dominance 
E) growth

Question 17

Most job rotation programs are ineffective as motivation strategies as people become bored with all the jobs they are rotated into.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to do something better or more efficiently than it has ever been done before have a high need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) dominance 
B) achievement 
C) power 
D) affiliation 
E) acceptance 
A) dominance 
B) achievement 
C) power 
D) affiliation 
E) acceptance

Question 19

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,an individual who is greatly motivated to influence others and to assume responsibility for subordinates' behavior has a ________.

Accepted Answer

A) high need for achievement 
B) low need for security 
C) high need for power 
D) low need for safety 
E) high need for affiliation 
A) high need for achievement 
B) low need for security 
C) high need for power 
D) low need for safety 
E) high need for affiliation

Question 20

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,once someone has fulfilled his social needs,he would then be motivated to meet his ________.

Accepted Answer

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

Behavior modification is a program that focuses on managing human activity by controlling the consequences of performing that activity,such as rewards and punishments.

In a non-profit public setting of a high school,a principal who strives to outdo her predecessors and become the best principal possible would be satisfying his ________.

The Porter-Lawler Theory of Motivation is a simple combination of the Needs-Goal Theory and the Vroom Expectancy Theory.

Managers with a high need for affiliation are autocratic and prefer to get the tasks done themselves.

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

A self-actualization need refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses.

List the process theories of motivation.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs includes the needs for water,food,rest,sex,and air?

A toy manufacturing company providing its employees with job security,health insurance,and retirement benefits is concerned about its employees' ________.

The items that influence the degree of job dissatisfaction are called ________.

Define motivation and the two basic types of motivation theories.

Activities based on Theory Y assumptions are more apt to motivate organization members than are activities based on Theory X assumptions.

In Likert's Management System,which management style can be categorized by a lack of confidence or trust in subordinates,with the bulk of all decision making being done at the top of the organization?

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to maintain close,friendly,and personal relationships have a high need for ________.

Most job rotation programs are ineffective as motivation strategies as people become bored with all the jobs they are rotated into.

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to do something better or more efficiently than it has ever been done before have a high need for ________.

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,an individual who is greatly motivated to influence others and to assume responsibility for subordinates' behavior has a ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,once someone has fulfilled his social needs,he would then be motivated to meet his ________.

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Exam 16: Motivation

Behavior modification is a program that focuses on managing human activity by controlling the consequences of performing that activity,such as rewards and punishments.

In a non-profit public setting of a high school,a principal who strives to outdo her predecessors and become the best principal possible would be satisfying his ________.

The Porter-Lawler Theory of Motivation is a simple combination of the Needs-Goal Theory and the Vroom Expectancy Theory.

Managers with a high need for affiliation are autocratic and prefer to get the tasks done themselves.

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

A self-actualization need refers to the desire to maximize whatever potential an individual possesses.

List the process theories of motivation.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs includes the needs for water,food,rest,sex,and air?

A toy manufacturing company providing its employees with job security,health insurance,and retirement benefits is concerned about its employees' ________.

The items that influence the degree of job dissatisfaction are called ________.

Define motivation and the two basic types of motivation theories.

Activities based on Theory Y assumptions are more apt to motivate organization members than are activities based on Theory X assumptions.

In Likert's Management System,which management style can be categorized by a lack of confidence or trust in subordinates,with the bulk of all decision making being done at the top of the organization?

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to maintain close,friendly,and personal relationships have a high need for ________.

Most job rotation programs are ineffective as motivation strategies as people become bored with all the jobs they are rotated into.

According to McClelland,people who have the desire to do something better or more efficiently than it has ever been done before have a high need for ________.

According to McClelland's acquired needs theory,an individual who is greatly motivated to influence others and to assume responsibility for subordinates' behavior has a ________.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,once someone has fulfilled his social needs,he would then be motivated to meet his ________.

Introducing Modern Management

Managing

Managers and Society

Management and Diversity

Managing in the Global Arena

Management and Entrepreneurship

Principles of Planning

Making Decisions

Strategic Planning: Strategies, Tactics, and Competitive Dynamics

Fundamentals of Organizing

Responsibility, Authority, and Delegation

Human Resource Management

Organizational Change: Stress,Conflict and Virtuality

Influencing and Communication

Leadership

Groups and Teams

Managing Organization Culture

Encouraging Creativity and Innovation

Controlling, Information, and Technology

Production and Control

Filters