Question 1

The essence of management by objectives is a process of joint goal setting between __________.

Accepted Answer

a supervis

Question 2

According to ERG, ____________ needs reflect a desire for continued personal development.

Accepted Answer

A)  existence 
B)  esteem 
C)  relatedness 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  growth 
A)  existence 
B)  esteem 
C)  relatedness 
D)  self-actualization 
E)  growth

Question 3

The __________ of ERG theory holds that an already satisfied, lower-level need becomes reactivated and can influence behavior when a higher-level need cannot be satisfied.

Accepted Answer

frustratio

Question 4

Locke and Latham goal-setting research found that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  difficult goals lead to higher performance than "do your best" or easy goals 
B)  difficult goals frustrate workers 
C)  performance is higher with easy goals 
D)  specific goals lead to lower performance 
E)  subconscious goals and conscious goals are not linked 
A)  difficult goals lead to higher performance than "do your best" or easy goals 
B)  difficult goals frustrate workers 
C)  performance is higher with easy goals 
D)  specific goals lead to lower performance 
E)  subconscious goals and conscious goals are not linked

Question 5

With regards to motivation, which of the following best defines direction?

Accepted Answer

A)  The length of time a person sticks with a given action 
B)  The amount of effort a person puts forth 
C)  An individual's choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives 
D)  The different needs that an individual is trying to satisfy 
E)  The consequences of an individual's behavior 
A)  The length of time a person sticks with a given action 
B)  The amount of effort a person puts forth 
C)  An individual's choice when presented with a number of possible alternatives 
D)  The different needs that an individual is trying to satisfy 
E)  The consequences of an individual's behavior

Question 6

The five need levels in Maslow's hierarchy may vary according to a person's career stage, the size of the organization, or geographical location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Felt positive equity exists when an individual feels that she or he has received relatively less than others in proportion to work inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

__________ tries to build more motivator factors into job content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ tries to build more motivator factors...

Question 9

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory identifies five levels of individual needs, ranging from physiological needs at the lowest level, through safety, social, and esteem needs, and finally to self-actualization needs at the highest level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement about acquired needs theory is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with a high need for achievement prefer individual responsibilities, challenging goals, and performance feedback. 
B)  People with a high need for power are drawn to interpersonal relationships and opportunities for communication. 
C)  People with a high need for affiliation like attention and recognition. 
D)  People with a high need for achievement will also have a high need for affiliation. 
E)  People with a low need for achievement will also have a low need for affiliation. 
A)  People with a high need for achievement prefer individual responsibilities, challenging goals, and performance feedback. 
B)  People with a high need for power are drawn to interpersonal relationships and opportunities for communication. 
C)  People with a high need for affiliation like attention and recognition. 
D)  People with a high need for achievement will also have a high need for affiliation. 
E)  People with a low need for achievement will also have a low need for affiliation.

Question 11

What are the basic components of expectancy theory? How do these components collectively affect motivation levels? What can managers do to influence the expectancy theory components?

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory argues that work motiv

Question 12

According to McClelland, the needs for achievement, affiliation and power can be linked with __________.

Accepted Answer

a person's

The essence of management by objectives is a process of joint goal setting between __________.

According to ERG, ____________ needs reflect a desire for continued personal development.

The __________ of ERG theory holds that an already satisfied, lower-level need becomes reactivated and can influence behavior when a higher-level need cannot be satisfied.

Locke and Latham goal-setting research found that __________.

With regards to motivation, which of the following best defines direction?

The five need levels in Maslow's hierarchy may vary according to a person's career stage, the size of the organization, or geographical location.

Felt positive equity exists when an individual feels that she or he has received relatively less than others in proportion to work inputs.

__________ tries to build more motivator factors into job content.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory identifies five levels of individual needs, ranging from physiological needs at the lowest level, through safety, social, and esteem needs, and finally to self-actualization needs at the highest level.

Which statement about acquired needs theory is correct?

What are the basic components of expectancy theory? How do these components collectively affect motivation levels? What can managers do to influence the expectancy theory components?

According to McClelland, the needs for achievement, affiliation and power can be linked with __________.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters

Exam 5: Motivation

The essence of management by objectives is a process of joint goal setting between __________.

According to ERG, ____________ needs reflect a desire for continued personal development.

The __________ of ERG theory holds that an already satisfied, lower-level need becomes reactivated and can influence behavior when a higher-level need cannot be satisfied.

Locke and Latham goal-setting research found that __________.

With regards to motivation, which of the following best defines direction?

The five need levels in Maslow's hierarchy may vary according to a person's career stage, the size of the organization, or geographical location.

Felt positive equity exists when an individual feels that she or he has received relatively less than others in proportion to work inputs.

__________ tries to build more motivator factors into job content.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory identifies five levels of individual needs, ranging from physiological needs at the lowest level, through safety, social, and esteem needs, and finally to self-actualization needs at the highest level.

Which statement about acquired needs theory is correct?

What are the basic components of expectancy theory? How do these components collectively affect motivation levels? What can managers do to influence the expectancy theory components?

According to McClelland, the needs for achievement, affiliation and power can be linked with __________.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Diversity, Personality, and Values

Perception, Attribution, and Learning

Emotions, Attitudes, and Job Satisfaction

Motivation and Performance

The Nature of Teams

Teamwork and Performance

Decision Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication

Power and Politics

The Leadership Process

Leadership Traits and Behavioral Styles

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structures

Filters