Question 1

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____________________ are the most basic human physical needs, including food, water, and oxygen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the most basic human physical...

Question 3

____ is a situation in which employees enjoy their work, contribute enthusiastically to meeting goals, and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commitment 
B)  Engagement 
C)  Employee loyalty 
D)  Employee assurance 
E)  Employee guarantee

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a process theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need hierarchy theory 
B)  Equity theory 
C)  Two-factor theory 
D)  ERG theory 
E)  Acquired needs theory

Question 5

List the five core job dimensions found in the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List the five core job dimensions found...

Question 6

A job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  job simplification. 
B)  job rotation. 
C)  job enlargement. 
D)  job enrichment. 
E)  none of these.

Question 7

The implication of the two-factor theory for managers is clear. Providing hygiene factors will eliminate employee dissatisfaction but will not motivate workers to high achievement levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____________________ is the value of outcomes, or attraction for outcomes, for the individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the value of outcomes, or...

Question 9

____________________ involves whether successful performance will lead to the desired outcome.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ involves whether successful performance will lead...

Question 10

Job enlargement is a job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of these is sometimes called negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance learning 
B)  Punishment 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Extinction 
E)  Neutral learning

Question 12

Karen is a first line supervisor at Wolfs, Inc. She wishes to increase her employee's opportunities for growth and learning. Which of the following techniques should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Job enrichment 
C)  Job rotation 
D)  Positive reinforcement 
E)  Continuous

Question 13

Explain employee growth-need strength and its relationship to the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain employee growth-need strength and its relationship...

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior is positive reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The highest level of need in Maslow's hierarchy of need theory is the need for growth and self-expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

____________________ incorporates high-level motivators into the work, including job responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ incorporates high-level motivators into the work,...

Question 19

____________________ is the degree to which the worker has freedom, discretion, and self-determination in planning and carrying out tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the degree to which the...

Question 20

____________________ rewards are given by another person, typically a manager, and include promotions and pay increases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ rewards are given by another person,...

Exam 15: Motivating Employees

The equity theory focuses on individual's perceptions of how fairly they are treated relative to others.

____________________ are the most basic human physical needs, including food, water, and oxygen.

____ is a situation in which employees enjoy their work, contribute enthusiastically to meeting goals, and feel a sense of belonging and commitment to the organization.

Which of the following is an example of a process theory of motivation?

List the five core job dimensions found in the job characteristics model.

A job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work is referred to as

The implication of the two-factor theory for managers is clear. Providing hygiene factors will eliminate employee dissatisfaction but will not motivate workers to high achievement levels.

____________________ is the value of outcomes, or attraction for outcomes, for the individual.

____________________ involves whether successful performance will lead to the desired outcome.

Job enlargement is a job design that incorporates achievement, recognition, and other high-level motivators into the work.

Which of these is sometimes called negative reinforcement?

Karen is a first line supervisor at Wolfs, Inc. She wishes to increase her employee's opportunities for growth and learning. Which of the following techniques should she use?

Explain employee growth-need strength and its relationship to the job characteristics model.

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

The administration of a pleasant and rewarding consequence following a desired behavior is positive reinforcement.

The highest level of need in Maslow's hierarchy of need theory is the need for growth and self-expression.

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.

____________________ incorporates high-level motivators into the work, including job responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.

____________________ is the degree to which the worker has freedom, discretion, and self-determination in planning and carrying out tasks.

____________________ rewards are given by another person, typically a manager, and include promotions and pay increases.