Question 1

_______________ is are a downside to goal setting.

Accepted Answer

A) Learning decreases 
B) Adaptability increases 
C) Developing broadmindedness 
D) Ethical problem decreases 
A) Learning decreases 
B) Adaptability increases 
C) Developing broadmindedness 
D) Ethical problem decreases

Question 2

Countries high in power distance respond positively to appraisal systems where lower level employees give feedback to their managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the three characteristics of appraisals that increase the perception that they are fair?

Accepted Answer

Adequate notice involves letting employe

Question 4

Skill variety refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the extent to which the job requires a person to utilize multiple high level skills. 
B) the degree to which a person is in charge of completing an identifiable piece of work from start to finish. 
C) whether a person's job substantially affects other people's health,work or well-being. 
D) the degree to which a person has the freedom to decide how to perform his tasks. 
A) the extent to which the job requires a person to utilize multiple high level skills. 
B) the degree to which a person is in charge of completing an identifiable piece of work from start to finish. 
C) whether a person's job substantially affects other people's health,work or well-being. 
D) the degree to which a person has the freedom to decide how to perform his tasks.

Question 5

Research shows that the psychological state of meaningfulness is the most important state for employee attitudes and behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Leniency bias is a common problem in performance appraisals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following statements about job enrichment are true?

Accepted Answer

A) Job enrichment may lead to dissatisfaction with one's pay. 
B) Job enrichment is a suitable technique to be used with any employee. 
C) Job enrichment may be associated with reduced productivity and increased absenteeism. 
D) The technique allows employees to try out other job roles. 
A) Job enrichment may lead to dissatisfaction with one's pay. 
B) Job enrichment is a suitable technique to be used with any employee. 
C) Job enrichment may be associated with reduced productivity and increased absenteeism. 
D) The technique allows employees to try out other job roles.

Question 8

The performance appraisal meeting is the most important component of a performance appraisal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding performance incentives is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees who are heavily rewarded by commissions may overwhelm customers who provide them with a low probability of making a sale. 
B) When awarded stock options,employees tend to hold on to them rather than sell them. 
C) Profit sharing is an effective way of tying employee pay to individual effort. 
D) Gainsharing programs can be successful if the payout formula is generous and employees can participate in the management of the company. 
A) Employees who are heavily rewarded by commissions may overwhelm customers who provide them with a low probability of making a sale. 
B) When awarded stock options,employees tend to hold on to them rather than sell them. 
C) Profit sharing is an effective way of tying employee pay to individual effort. 
D) Gainsharing programs can be successful if the payout formula is generous and employees can participate in the management of the company.

Question 10

Which of the following is accurate for goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) Management commitment is key to successful implementation of MBO programs. 
B) In general,there are no downsides to goal setting. 
C) Goals should be easily achieved to be motivating. 
D) Goals are more effective motivators if feedback on achievement is limited so as not to divert attention from the goal to the feedback. 
A) Management commitment is key to successful implementation of MBO programs. 
B) In general,there are no downsides to goal setting. 
C) Goals should be easily achieved to be motivating. 
D) Goals are more effective motivators if feedback on achievement is limited so as not to divert attention from the goal to the feedback.

Question 11

The most effective goals are easy ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Research on performance appraisal suggests

Accepted Answer

A) performance appraisal ratings are usually used only for feedback purposes. 
B) employees are always well aware of the basis for their evaluations. 
C) as organizations become flatter,there is less need for multiple appraisal perspectives like those of peers,customers and subordinates. 
D) feedback is most effective if it immediately follows high or low performance. 
A) performance appraisal ratings are usually used only for feedback purposes. 
B) employees are always well aware of the basis for their evaluations. 
C) as organizations become flatter,there is less need for multiple appraisal perspectives like those of peers,customers and subordinates. 
D) feedback is most effective if it immediately follows high or low performance.

Question 13

Fruit pickers are often paid based on the amount of fruit they pick in a day.This is an example of a ________________ system.

Accepted Answer

piece rate

Question 14

The philosophy of _______________________focuses on the most efficient method to perform a job.

Accepted Answer

scientific

Question 15

Which of the following conditions contribute to the effectiveness of goal setting?

Accepted Answer

A) performance 
B) goal commitment 
C) time pressure 
D) group,as opposed to individual goals. 
A) performance 
B) goal commitment 
C) time pressure 
D) group,as opposed to individual goals.

Question 16

Which of these are ways that REI shows a commitment to keeping and engaging employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Pay scale 20% above similar retailers. 
B) Yay-days,profit-sharing,town hall meetings,and online campfire meetings. 
C) Town hall meetings,profit-sharing and free equipment. 
D) Yay-days,online campfire meetings,and free equipment. 
A) Pay scale 20% above similar retailers. 
B) Yay-days,profit-sharing,town hall meetings,and online campfire meetings. 
C) Town hall meetings,profit-sharing and free equipment. 
D) Yay-days,online campfire meetings,and free equipment.

Question 17

Which of the following is considered a psychological state in Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model?

Accepted Answer

A) motivation 
B) meaningfulness 
C) creativity 
D) engagement 
A) motivation 
B) meaningfulness 
C) creativity 
D) engagement

Question 18

The procedures,policies,and methods used to support and improve employee performance are known as

Accepted Answer

A) operational oversight 
B) performance management 
C) appraisal operations 
D) performance characteristics 
A) operational oversight 
B) performance management 
C) appraisal operations 
D) performance characteristics

Question 19

Job specialization

Accepted Answer

A) is breaking down jobs into their simplest components and assigning them to employees so that each person will perform a few tasks in a repetitive manner. 
B) refers to expanding the tasks performed by employees to add more variety. 
C) involves moving employees from job to job at regular intervals. 
D) allows workers more control over how they perform their own tasks. 
A) is breaking down jobs into their simplest components and assigning them to employees so that each person will perform a few tasks in a repetitive manner. 
B) refers to expanding the tasks performed by employees to add more variety. 
C) involves moving employees from job to job at regular intervals. 
D) allows workers more control over how they perform their own tasks.

Question 20

________________ breaks down jobs into their simplest components and assigns them to employees so that they can perform tasks in a repetitive manner.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ breaks down jobs into their simplest...

_______________ is are a downside to goal setting.

Countries high in power distance respond positively to appraisal systems where lower level employees give feedback to their managers.

What are the three characteristics of appraisals that increase the perception that they are fair?

Skill variety refers to

Research shows that the psychological state of meaningfulness is the most important state for employee attitudes and behaviors.

Leniency bias is a common problem in performance appraisals.

Which of the following statements about job enrichment are true?

The performance appraisal meeting is the most important component of a performance appraisal.

Which of the following statements regarding performance incentives is accurate?

Which of the following is accurate for goal setting?

The most effective goals are easy ones.

Research on performance appraisal suggests

Fruit pickers are often paid based on the amount of fruit they pick in a day.This is an example of a ________________ system.

The philosophy of _______________________focuses on the most efficient method to perform a job.

Which of the following conditions contribute to the effectiveness of goal setting?

Which of these are ways that REI shows a commitment to keeping and engaging employees?

Which of the following is considered a psychological state in Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model?

The procedures,policies,and methods used to support and improve employee performance are known as

Job specialization

________________ breaks down jobs into their simplest components and assigns them to employees so that they can perform tasks in a repetitive manner.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

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Exam 6: Designing a Motivating Work Environment

_______________ is are a downside to goal setting.

Countries high in power distance respond positively to appraisal systems where lower level employees give feedback to their managers.

What are the three characteristics of appraisals that increase the perception that they are fair?

Skill variety refers to

Research shows that the psychological state of meaningfulness is the most important state for employee attitudes and behaviors.

Leniency bias is a common problem in performance appraisals.

Which of the following statements about job enrichment are true?

The performance appraisal meeting is the most important component of a performance appraisal.

Which of the following statements regarding performance incentives is accurate?

Which of the following is accurate for goal setting?

The most effective goals are easy ones.

Research on performance appraisal suggests

Fruit pickers are often paid based on the amount of fruit they pick in a day.This is an example of a ________________ system.

The philosophy of _______________________focuses on the most efficient method to perform a job.

Which of the following conditions contribute to the effectiveness of goal setting?

Which of these are ways that REI shows a commitment to keeping and engaging employees?

Which of the following is considered a psychological state in Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model?

The procedures,policies,and methods used to support and improve employee performance are known as

Job specialization

________________ breaks down jobs into their simplest components and assigns them to employees so that they can perform tasks in a repetitive manner.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Theories of Motivation

Managing Stress and Emotions

Communication

Managing Groups and Teams

Conflict and Negotiations

Making Decisions

Leading People Within Organizations

Power and Politics

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Filters