Exam 16: Motivating Employees

The last worker in the assembly line put on the tires and tightened the lug nuts.When asked what he did,he replied,"I build tractors." For this worker,his position included ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 101

People with a high need for achievement ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 102

An enriched job allows workers to do an entire activity with increased freedom,independence,and responsibility.

(True/False)

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Question 103

Managers using reinforcement theory to motivate employees should ignore,not punish,undesirable behavior.

(True/False)

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Question 104

________ is a motivational approach in which an organization's financial statements are shared with all employees.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 105

People with a high need for achievement strive for the trappings and rewards of success rather than for personal accomplishment.

(True/False)

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Question 106

With its motto "Be All that You Can Be," the United States Army encouraged recruits to fulfill their ________ needs.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 107

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which of the following is a motivator?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 108

In the job characteristics model,task significance refers to the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

(True/False)

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Question 109

In the expectancy theory,________ is the importance that the individual places on the potential outcome or reward that can be achieved on the job.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 110

The employees at KLM Company are complaining that the supervisors tend to pick favorites within their departments.Company policies are not equally enforced and the favorites are not disciplined for safety violations.These employees are complaining about ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 111

The need for is similar to Maslow's need for .

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 112

The term job design refers to the way tasks are combined to form complete jobs.

(True/False)

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Question 113

Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory proposes that ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 114

Which of the following needs is a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 115

________ theory says that behavior is a function of its consequences.

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Question 116

Michelle supervises six very diverse workers.They are male,female,older,younger,different ethnic groups and nationalities,and in different life stages.How might Michelle use the various theories of motivation to keep her workers inspired?

(Essay)

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Question 117

At 3M,workers are allowed up to 15% of their paid time to devote to projects of their own choosing.For that time,workers have ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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The last worker in the assembly line put on the tires and tightened the lug nuts.When asked what he did,he replied,"I build tractors." For this worker,his position included ________.

People with a high need for achievement ________.

An enriched job allows workers to do an entire activity with increased freedom,independence,and responsibility.

Managers using reinforcement theory to motivate employees should ignore,not punish,undesirable behavior.

________ is a motivational approach in which an organization's financial statements are shared with all employees.

People with a high need for achievement strive for the trappings and rewards of success rather than for personal accomplishment.

With its motto "Be All that You Can Be," the United States Army encouraged recruits to fulfill their ________ needs.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which of the following is a motivator?

In the job characteristics model,task significance refers to the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

In the expectancy theory,________ is the importance that the individual places on the potential outcome or reward that can be achieved on the job.

The employees at KLM Company are complaining that the supervisors tend to pick favorites within their departments.Company policies are not equally enforced and the favorites are not disciplined for safety violations.These employees are complaining about ________.

The need for is similar to Maslow's need for .

The term job design refers to the way tasks are combined to form complete jobs.

Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory proposes that ________.

Which of the following needs is a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

________ theory says that behavior is a function of its consequences.

Michelle supervises six very diverse workers.They are male,female,older,younger,different ethnic groups and nationalities,and in different life stages.How might Michelle use the various theories of motivation to keep her workers inspired?

At 3M,workers are allowed up to 15% of their paid time to devote to projects of their own choosing.For that time,workers have ________.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

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Exam 16: Motivating Employees

The last worker in the assembly line put on the tires and tightened the lug nuts.When asked what he did,he replied,"I build tractors." For this worker,his position included ________.

People with a high need for achievement ________.

An enriched job allows workers to do an entire activity with increased freedom,independence,and responsibility.

Managers using reinforcement theory to motivate employees should ignore,not punish,undesirable behavior.

________ is a motivational approach in which an organization's financial statements are shared with all employees.

People with a high need for achievement strive for the trappings and rewards of success rather than for personal accomplishment.

With its motto "Be All that You Can Be," the United States Army encouraged recruits to fulfill their ________ needs.

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,which of the following is a motivator?

In the job characteristics model,task significance refers to the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

In the expectancy theory,________ is the importance that the individual places on the potential outcome or reward that can be achieved on the job.

The employees at KLM Company are complaining that the supervisors tend to pick favorites within their departments.Company policies are not equally enforced and the favorites are not disciplined for safety violations.These employees are complaining about ________.

The need for ________ is similar to Maslow's need for ________.

The term job design refers to the way tasks are combined to form complete jobs.

Frederick Herzberg's two-factor theory proposes that ________.

Which of the following needs is a higher-order need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

________ theory says that behavior is a function of its consequences.

Michelle supervises six very diverse workers.They are male,female,older,younger,different ethnic groups and nationalities,and in different life stages.How might Michelle use the various theories of motivation to keep her workers inspired?

At 3M,workers are allowed up to 15% of their paid time to devote to projects of their own choosing.For that time,workers have ________.

Managers in the Workplace

Managers As Decision Makers

Managing the External Environment and the Organizations Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Diversity

Managing Social Responsibility and Ethics

Managing Change and Innovation

Planning Work Activities

Managing Strategy

Designing Organizational Structure - Basic Designs

Designing Organizational - Structure Adaptive Design

Managing Human Resources

Creating and Managing Teams

Managing Communication

Understanding and Managing Individual Behavior

Being an Effective Leader

Monitoring and Controlling

Filters

The need for is similar to Maslow's need for .