Question 1

A state of _____ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A state of _____ exists whenever the...

Question 2

The _____ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

Accepted Answer

A) P -> O expectancy 
B) E -> P expectancy 
C) O -> V expectancy 
D) A -> Z expectancy 
E) V -> P expectancy

Question 3

_____ is defined as the altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is defined as the altering of...

Question 4

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that failure to meet a...

Question 5

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Extrinsic reward refers to the satisfaction a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ theories explain how workers select behavioral actions to meet their needs and determine whether their choices were successful.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ theories explain how workers select behavioral...

Question 8

_____ theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ theories emphasize the needs that motivate...

Question 9

Which term,in goal-setting theory,refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Accepted Answer

A) Goal specificity 
B) Goal difficulty 
C) Goal acceptance 
D) Feedback 
E) Goal motivation

Question 10

Frank is primarily driven by a need to establish close social relationships with other people.Alderfer would say he is motivated by:

Accepted Answer

A) growth needs. 
B) existence needs. 
C) relatedness needs. 
D) self-actualization needs. 
E) physiological needs.

Question 11

The _____ is the idea that the single most important factor that can boost motivation during a workday is making progress toward meaningful goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ is the idea that the...

Question 12

According to expectancy theory,for an employee to be highly motivated,E-P expectancy and valence must be maximized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Employee engagement means that people enjoy their jobs and are satisfied with their work conditions,contribute enthusiastically to meeting team and organizational goals,and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated,and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated,as stated in the law of effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Abbi works at Railroad Ties.Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low.Abbi agrees,but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees.Which of the following is low for Abbi?

Accepted Answer

A) E -> P expectancy 
B) O -> P expectancy 
C) Valence 
D) Motivators 
E) O -> E indicators

Question 16

External and relatedness are the first two groups of needs in Aldefer's ERG theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A high need for _____ is associated with successful attainment of top levels in the organizational hierarchy,according to McClelland.

Accepted Answer

A) power 
B) achievement 
C) affiliation 
D) success 
E) expertise

Question 18

Mangers who motivate employees by tapping into their self-doubts are using an intrinsic negative approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experiencing meaningfulness of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Safety needs 
B) Compensation needs 
C) Physiological needs 
D) Esteem needs 
E) Self-actualization needs

Exam 12: Motivating Employees

A state of _____ exists whenever the ratio of one person's outcomes to inputs equals the ratio of another's outcomes to inputs.

The _____ involves whether putting effort into a task will lead to high performance.

_____ is defined as the altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity.

The idea that failure to meet a high-order need may cause a regression to an already satisfied lower-order need is referred to as a(n)_____.

The group of theories that explain how employees meet their needs and determine their success are called process theories.

Extrinsic reward refers to the satisfaction a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

_____ theories explain how workers select behavioral actions to meet their needs and determine whether their choices were successful.

_____ theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Which term,in goal-setting theory,refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Frank is primarily driven by a need to establish close social relationships with other people.Alderfer would say he is motivated by:

The _____ is the idea that the single most important factor that can boost motivation during a workday is making progress toward meaningful goals.

According to expectancy theory,for an employee to be highly motivated,E-P expectancy and valence must be maximized.

Employee engagement means that people enjoy their jobs and are satisfied with their work conditions,contribute enthusiastically to meeting team and organizational goals,and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

Behavior that is positively reinforced tends to be repeated,and behavior that is not reinforced tends not to be repeated,as stated in the law of effect.

Abbi works at Railroad Ties.Her bosses continually indicate that her motivational level is low.Abbi agrees,but is unwilling to work harder until the company changes the types of reward it offers its employees.Which of the following is low for Abbi?

External and relatedness are the first two groups of needs in Aldefer's ERG theory.

A high need for _____ is associated with successful attainment of top levels in the organizational hierarchy,according to McClelland.

Mangers who motivate employees by tapping into their self-doubts are using an intrinsic negative approach.

The job characteristic of autonomy influences the worker's experiencing meaningfulness of work.

Which of the following is NOT a need proposed by Maslow in his hierarchy of needs theory?