Question 1

Employees at Denton Electronics receive $3 for each electrical switch they assemble.Denton is using a _____ system.

Accepted Answer

A)   pay-for-performance
B)   merit pay
C)   gainsharing
D)   profit sharingE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

In general, research on Maslow's theory:

Accepted Answer

A)   has been very supportive
B)   has shown that there should be six levels
C)   has shown that people skip levels
D)   indicates the theory does not make intuitive senseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

According to two-factor theory, ____ is an example of a hygiene factor.

Accepted Answer

A)   growth
B)   control
C)   responsibility
D)   payE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following incentive plans is most geared toward short term performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pay-for-performance
B)   Profit sharing
C)   Stock options
D)   All three are short-term orientedE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Three meta-analyses indicate that allowing an employee to participate in goal setting willresult in:

Accepted Answer

A)   an increase in performance
B)   a decrease in performance
C)   no effect on performance
D)   decreased job satisfactionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Janice sends all of her new employees to a self-esteem workshop. She must believe in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   consistency theory
B)   equity theory
C)   expectancy theory
D)   social learning theoryE) A) and B)
F) All of the above A

Question 7

Temea spends a lot of effort selecting her employees. Thus, when she hires someone, she knows they will perform well and has a lot of confidence in them. According to _______, the employees probably will perform well.

Accepted Answer

A)   equity theory
B)   the Pygmalion effect
C)   intrinsic motivation theory
D)   goal setting theoryE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which part of a pay plan is designed to motivate employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   Benefits
B)   Base pay
C)   Shift and location adjustments
D)   Variable payE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

In expectancy theory, the three components are ____ to get an overall motivation index.

Accepted Answer

A)   added
B)   divided
C)   subtracted
D)   multipliedE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

What are the three components to expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Sue is motivated by jobs in which she can help others, whereas Bob is motivated by the desire to influence others. Sue has a high need for _______ and Bob has a high need for _______.

Accepted Answer

A)   affiliation / power
B)   affiliation / achievement
C)   achievement / affiliation
D)   achievement / powerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

In expectancy theory, _____ is the perceived relationship between the amount of effort an employee puts in and the resulting outcome, and ______ is the extent to which the outcome of a worker's performance will result in a particular consequence.

Accepted Answer

A)   instrumentality / expectancy
B)   expectancy / instrumentality
C)   instrumentality / valence
D)   valence / expectancyE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

A problem with _____ plans, is that they are based on subjective supervisor ratings.

Accepted Answer

A)   pay-for-performance
B)   merit pay
C)   stock option
D)   profit sharingE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Operant conditioning focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)   modeling of behavior
B)   self-esteem
C)   reinforcement of behavior
D)   employee needsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 15

Which of the following component of job characteristics theory involves an employee being able to connect her efforts with an outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)   skill variety
B)   task significance
C)   autonomy
D)   task identificationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of organizations have gainsharing plans?

Accepted Answer

A)   3%
B)   11%
C)   41%
D)   83%E) C) and D)
F) All of the above B

Question 17

An employee thinks he is an idiot and will never be able to master the new computer system. The employee takes a training class on the new system and fails. This situation might best
Be explained by:

Accepted Answer

A)   social learning theory
B)   the Galatea effect
C)   expectancy theory
D)   equity theoryE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

An employer will give $3 each month to every employee with perfect attendance. According to the _____ component of expectancy theory, this plan will not motivate employees.

Accepted Answer

A)   equity
B)   expectancy
C)   instrumentality
D)   valenceE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Employees at Roth Robotics receive a bonus at the end of each year. The bonus is based on the amount of money the company made during the year. Roth is using a _______ system.

Accepted Answer

A)   pay-for-performance
B)   merit pay
C)   gainsharing
D)   profit sharingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

______ is a person's ability to select, set, and modify goals to adapt to changing conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Need for affiliation
B)   Self-esteem
C)   Self-regulation
D)   Skill varietyE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 9: Employee Motivation

Employees at Denton Electronics receive $3 for each electrical switch they assemble.Denton is using a _____ system.

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In general, research on Maslow's theory:

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According to two-factor theory, ____ is an example of a hygiene factor.

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Which of the following incentive plans is most geared toward short term performance?

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Three meta-analyses indicate that allowing an employee to participate in goal setting willresult in:

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Janice sends all of her new employees to a self-esteem workshop. She must believe in ______.

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Temea spends a lot of effort selecting her employees. Thus, when she hires someone, she knows they will perform well and has a lot of confidence in them. According to _______, the employees probably will perform well.

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Which part of a pay plan is designed to motivate employees?

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In expectancy theory, the three components are ____ to get an overall motivation index.

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What are the three components to expectancy theory?

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Sue is motivated by jobs in which she can help others, whereas Bob is motivated by the desire to influence others. Sue has a high need for _______ and Bob has a high need for _______.

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In expectancy theory, _____ is the perceived relationship between the amount of effort an employee puts in and the resulting outcome, and ______ is the extent to which the outcome of a worker's performance will result in a particular consequence.

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A problem with _____ plans, is that they are based on subjective supervisor ratings.

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Operant conditioning focuses on:

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Which of the following component of job characteristics theory involves an employee being able to connect her efforts with an outcome?

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Approximately what percentage of organizations have gainsharing plans?

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An employee thinks he is an idiot and will never be able to master the new computer system. The employee takes a training class on the new system and fails. This situation might best Be explained by:

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An employer will give $3 each month to every employee with perfect attendance. According to the _____ component of expectancy theory, this plan will not motivate employees.

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Employees at Roth Robotics receive a bonus at the end of each year. The bonus is based on the amount of money the company made during the year. Roth is using a _______ system.

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______ is a person's ability to select, set, and modify goals to adapt to changing conditions.

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