Question 1

Abdul tends to emphasize harmonious interpersonal relationships,prefers to be with friends,and enjoys family events.Abdul would probably be categorized as being

Accepted Answer

A) low in need for achievement. 
B) high in need for affiliation. 
C) high in need for power. 
D) low in need for affiliation. 
A) low in need for achievement. 
B) high in need for affiliation. 
C) high in need for power. 
D) low in need for affiliation. B

Question 2

The first example of employee appreciation at Disney was

Accepted Answer

A) all employees became honorary Mouseketeers 
B) Walt Disney gave a special team 100 shares of Disney stock,$50,000 cash and a Ferrari for developing ideas to draw people to the park. 
C) a play-day at the parks. 
D) Walt Disney gave all managers 100 shares of Disney stock. 
A) all employees became honorary Mouseketeers 
B) Walt Disney gave a special team 100 shares of Disney stock,$50,000 cash and a Ferrari for developing ideas to draw people to the park. 
C) a play-day at the parks. 
D) Walt Disney gave all managers 100 shares of Disney stock. B

Question 3

The perception that high levels of effort will lead to performance is called __________.

Accepted Answer

expectancy

Question 4

Alderfer's existence needs correspond to Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_____________________ is a motivation theory based on the work of Ivan Pavlov on behavioral conditioning and B.F.Skinner on operant conditioning.

Accepted Answer

Reinforcem

Question 6

Describe how reinforcement theory has been successful in explaining ethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

The theories help managers understand ho

Question 7

The XYZ Corporation just announced a new bonus program where managers can provide "on the spot" bonuses for an exceptional job done that day.XYZ is proposing to offer bonuses on a _________________________ schedule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The XYZ Corporation just announced a new...

Question 8

Of the need-based theories mentioned in the text,________________________ theory has received the most support from research.

Accepted Answer

McClelland

Question 9

Individuals who expect yearly wage increases without exhibiting increased performance may be labeled

Accepted Answer

A) benevolents. 
B) entitleds. 
C) equitably insensitive. 
D) expectancy sensitive. 
A) benevolents. 
B) entitleds. 
C) equitably insensitive. 
D) expectancy sensitive.

Question 10

One way to deal with perceived inequity is to decrease your own inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bill is a successful pharmaceutical salesman.His company has developed a new drug and has provided him the option of staying with his previous products or adding the new product to his account.Using expectancy theory,describe the thought process Bill would go through to decide which option to take.

Accepted Answer

Expectancy theory suggests that three fa

Question 12

Interactional justice is

Accepted Answer

A) the degree to which outcomes received from the organization are perceived to be fair. 
B) the degree to which fair decision-making procedures are used to arrive at a decision. 
C) the degree to which people are treated with respect,kindness and dignity in interpersonal interactions. 
D) the belief that high levels of effort will lead to high performance. 
A) the degree to which outcomes received from the organization are perceived to be fair. 
B) the degree to which fair decision-making procedures are used to arrive at a decision. 
C) the degree to which people are treated with respect,kindness and dignity in interpersonal interactions. 
D) the belief that high levels of effort will lead to high performance.

Question 13

Which of the following is a motivator factor in Herzberg's theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) working conditions 
B) salary 
C) company policy 
D) recognition 
A) working conditions 
B) salary 
C) company policy 
D) recognition

Question 14

What is meant by the phrase,"the folly of rewarding A while hoping for B"?

Accepted Answer

The statement means that sometimes peopl

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) A need for achievement can be a destructive element in relationships with colleagues. 
B) A high need for affiliation serves as a real advantage in managerial positions especially with regard to conducting performance appraisals. 
C) A high need for power is a trait of those successful in the sales area. 
D) A need for power can have an altruistic form. 
A) A need for achievement can be a destructive element in relationships with colleagues. 
B) A high need for affiliation serves as a real advantage in managerial positions especially with regard to conducting performance appraisals. 
C) A high need for power is a trait of those successful in the sales area. 
D) A need for power can have an altruistic form.

Question 16

Michael needs to discipline one of his employees.Before doing so,he should make sure the punishment he is administering fits the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

ERG theory is to _______________ motivation theories as equity theory is to ______________ motivation theories.

Accepted Answer

need-based

Question 18

Alderfer's theory of motivation revised Maslow's theory of needs by

Accepted Answer

A) relaxing the basic assumptions of Maslow's theory of needs. 
B) assuming needs are hierarchically-based. 
C) re-ordering the hierarchy of needs. 
D) assuming needs are grouped into five categories. 
A) relaxing the basic assumptions of Maslow's theory of needs. 
B) assuming needs are hierarchically-based. 
C) re-ordering the hierarchy of needs. 
D) assuming needs are grouped into five categories.

Question 19

Equity and expectancy theories are examples of ________-based theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equity and expectancy theories are examples of...

Question 20

Define distributive,procedural and interactional justice and note how they are related.

Accepted Answer

Distributive justice is the degree to wh

Abdul tends to emphasize harmonious interpersonal relationships,prefers to be with friends,and enjoys family events.Abdul would probably be categorized as being

The first example of employee appreciation at Disney was

The perception that high levels of effort will lead to performance is called __________.

Alderfer's existence needs correspond to Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

_____________________ is a motivation theory based on the work of Ivan Pavlov on behavioral conditioning and B.F.Skinner on operant conditioning.

Describe how reinforcement theory has been successful in explaining ethical behavior.

The XYZ Corporation just announced a new bonus program where managers can provide "on the spot" bonuses for an exceptional job done that day.XYZ is proposing to offer bonuses on a _________________________ schedule.

Of the need-based theories mentioned in the text,________________________ theory has received the most support from research.

Individuals who expect yearly wage increases without exhibiting increased performance may be labeled

One way to deal with perceived inequity is to decrease your own inputs.

Bill is a successful pharmaceutical salesman.His company has developed a new drug and has provided him the option of staying with his previous products or adding the new product to his account.Using expectancy theory,describe the thought process Bill would go through to decide which option to take.

Interactional justice is

Which of the following is a motivator factor in Herzberg's theory of motivation?

What is meant by the phrase,"the folly of rewarding A while hoping for B"?

Which of the following statements is true?

Michael needs to discipline one of his employees.Before doing so,he should make sure the punishment he is administering fits the crime.

ERG theory is to _ motivation theories as equity theory is to motivation theories.

Alderfer's theory of motivation revised Maslow's theory of needs by

Equity and expectancy theories are examples of ________-based theories of motivation.

Define distributive,procedural and interactional justice and note how they are related.

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Abdul tends to emphasize harmonious interpersonal relationships,prefers to be with friends,and enjoys family events.Abdul would probably be categorized as being

The first example of employee appreciation at Disney was

The perception that high levels of effort will lead to performance is called __________.

Alderfer's existence needs correspond to Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

_____________________ is a motivation theory based on the work of Ivan Pavlov on behavioral conditioning and B.F.Skinner on operant conditioning.

Describe how reinforcement theory has been successful in explaining ethical behavior.

The XYZ Corporation just announced a new bonus program where managers can provide "on the spot" bonuses for an exceptional job done that day.XYZ is proposing to offer bonuses on a _________________________ schedule.

Of the need-based theories mentioned in the text,________________________ theory has received the most support from research.

Individuals who expect yearly wage increases without exhibiting increased performance may be labeled

One way to deal with perceived inequity is to decrease your own inputs.

Bill is a successful pharmaceutical salesman.His company has developed a new drug and has provided him the option of staying with his previous products or adding the new product to his account.Using expectancy theory,describe the thought process Bill would go through to decide which option to take.

Interactional justice is

Which of the following is a motivator factor in Herzberg's theory of motivation?

What is meant by the phrase,"the folly of rewarding A while hoping for B"?

Which of the following statements is true?

Michael needs to discipline one of his employees.Before doing so,he should make sure the punishment he is administering fits the crime.

ERG theory is to _______________ motivation theories as equity theory is to ______________ motivation theories.

Alderfer's theory of motivation revised Maslow's theory of needs by

Equity and expectancy theories are examples of ________-based theories of motivation.

Define distributive,procedural and interactional justice and note how they are related.

Organizational Behavior

Diversity in the Workplace

Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception

Individual Attitudes and Behaviors

Designing a Motivating Work Environment

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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ERG theory is to _ motivation theories as equity theory is to motivation theories.