Question 1

It has been two years since any employee has received a bonus at Tech Outlet,and the possibility of getting one no longer seems to motivate employees.In this case,management has inadvertently applied _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy
B)  negative reinforcement
C)  intrinsic motivation
D)  extinction
E)  punishmentF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 2

New research shows that the cubicle is not a motivational environment,stifling creativity and morale for many workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Our perceptions of equity or fair treatment are significantly associated with job satisfaction,commitment,performance,and turnover.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Your motivation,according to expectancy theory,involves the relationship between your effort,your personality,and the desirability of the outcomes (such as pay or recognition)of your performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Fulfilled needs motivate people to perform specific behaviors to receive rewards that feedback and satisfy the original need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Those with a high need for achievement may be the least efficient managers because they resist making decisions that make others resent them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,a worker's salary and working conditions are possible sources of job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In equity theory,employees are motivated to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolve feelings of injustice and see fairness in the rewards they expect for task performance
B)  work harder when they have more freedom
C)  correct themselves when they aren't working hard enough
D)  blame others when they miss work or fail at tasks
E)  work just hard enough to get what they wantF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 9

According to Maslow,persons will attempt to satisfy their love needs after their physiological and safety needs are met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

__________ is the process of increasing the number of tasks in a job to increase variety and motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job rotation
B)  Job design
C)  Job development
D)  Job enlargement
E)  Job enrichmentF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 11

According to Herzberg,which of the following is an example of a motivating factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  the work itself
B)  pay
C)  working conditions
D)  company policy
E)  supervisorsF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is not an advisable criterion for an effective incentive plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rewards are believable and achievable.
B)  Measureable rewards are linked to performance.
C)  The rewards require rarely attainable performance.
D)  The rewards satisfy individual needs.
E)  The rewards are agreed on by the manager and employees.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Explain a need-based perspective on motivation.Identify two of this type of theory,and list the needs that each includes.

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Question 14

Job enrichment consists of building into a job such motivating factors as responsibility,achievement,recognition,stimulating work,and advancement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The need for status,reputation,and recognition are part of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization
B)  love
C)  esteem
D)  safety
E)  physiologicalF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

Daniel teaches sixth grade at a local elementary school.He significantly increased his salary by earning a master's degree in education.This is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pay for performance
B)  profit sharing
C)  a bonus
D)  pay for knowledge or skill based pay
E)  gainsharingF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

Content perspectives,also known as need-based perspectives,are theories that emphasize the needs that motivate people.Content theory asks,"What kind of needs motivate employees in the workplace?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Job simplification involves the division of an organization's work among its employees and the application of motivational theories to jobs to increase satisfaction and performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________ is the theory that attempts to explain behavior change by suggesting that behavior with positive consequences tends to be repeated while behavior with negative consequences tends not to be repeated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquired needs theory
B)  Equity theory
C)  Expectancy theory
D)  Reinforcement theory
E)  Two-factor theoryF) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 20

If you are happy with accomplishment of a task being its own reward,you may have a high need for power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Motivating Employees: Achieving Superior Performance in the Workplace

__________ is the process of increasing the number of tasks in a job to increase variety and motivation.

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Our perceptions of equity or fair treatment are significantly associated with job satisfaction,commitment,performance,and turnover.

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Fulfilled needs motivate people to perform specific behaviors to receive rewards that feedback and satisfy the original need.

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Explain a need-based perspective on motivation.Identify two of this type of theory,and list the needs that each includes.

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In equity theory,employees are motivated to _____.

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Job enrichment consists of building into a job such motivating factors as responsibility,achievement,recognition,stimulating work,and advancement.

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Content perspectives,also known as need-based perspectives,are theories that emphasize the needs that motivate people.Content theory asks,"What kind of needs motivate employees in the workplace?"

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Daniel teaches sixth grade at a local elementary school.He significantly increased his salary by earning a master's degree in education.This is an example of _____.

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According to Herzberg's two-factor theory,a worker's salary and working conditions are possible sources of job satisfaction.

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According to Herzberg,which of the following is an example of a motivating factor?

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Those with a high need for achievement may be the least efficient managers because they resist making decisions that make others resent them.

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It has been two years since any employee has received a bonus at Tech Outlet,and the possibility of getting one no longer seems to motivate employees.In this case,management has inadvertently applied _____.

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According to Maslow,persons will attempt to satisfy their love needs after their physiological and safety needs are met.

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Your motivation,according to expectancy theory,involves the relationship between your effort,your personality,and the desirability of the outcomes (such as pay or recognition)of your performance.

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New research shows that the cubicle is not a motivational environment,stifling creativity and morale for many workers.

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The need for status,reputation,and recognition are part of _____.

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Which of the following is not an advisable criterion for an effective incentive plan?

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____________ is the theory that attempts to explain behavior change by suggesting that behavior with positive consequences tends to be repeated while behavior with negative consequences tends not to be repeated.

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If you are happy with accomplishment of a task being its own reward,you may have a high need for power.

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Job simplification involves the division of an organization's work among its employees and the application of motivational theories to jobs to increase satisfaction and performance.

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