Question 1

Which of the following variable pay programs is free from dependence on company profits?

Accepted Answer

A)  gainsharing 
B)  employee stock ownership plans 
C)  profit-sharing 
D)  bonuses 
E)  job sharing 
A)  gainsharing 
B)  employee stock ownership plans 
C)  profit-sharing 
D)  bonuses 
E)  job sharing A

Question 2

The main drawback of representative participation as an employee involvement measure is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it is consistent with the Theory Y view of motivation 
B)  it is primarily symbolic in its impact 
C)  it is a time-consuming process 
D)  it is able to exert its impact only in the short run 
E)  it is likely to require a major change in organizational roles 
A)  it is consistent with the Theory Y view of motivation 
B)  it is primarily symbolic in its impact 
C)  it is a time-consuming process 
D)  it is able to exert its impact only in the short run 
E)  it is likely to require a major change in organizational roles B

Question 3

Describe telecommuting as an alternative work arrangement.

Accepted Answer

Telecommuting refers to working at home at least 2 days a week on a computer linked to the employer's office. This strategy suits three categories of jobs: routine information-handling tasks, mobile activities, and professional and other knowledge-related tasks. The advantages of telecommuting include a larger labor pool from which to select, higher productivity, less turnover, improved morale, and reduced office-space costs. A positive relationship exists between telecommuting and supervisor performance ratings. The major drawback for management is less direct supervision of employees. In today's team-focused workplace, telecommuting may make it more difficult to coordinate teamwork and can reduce knowledge transfer in organizations.

Question 4

A pure piece-rate plan provides no base salary and pays the employee only for what he or she produces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ are predesigned packages or modules of benefits, each of which meets the needs of a specific group of employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Profit sharing plans 
B)  Flextime plans 
C)  Employee stock ownership plans 
D)  Modular plans 
E)  Merit-based plans 
A)  Profit sharing plans 
B)  Flextime plans 
C)  Employee stock ownership plans 
D)  Modular plans 
E)  Merit-based plans

Question 6

According to the job characteristics model, task significance is the degree to which ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a job generates direct and clear information about performance 
B)  a job bears an impact on the lives or work of other people 
C)  a job requires a variety of different activities 
D)  a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work 
E)  a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling work and determining its procedure 
A)  a job generates direct and clear information about performance 
B)  a job bears an impact on the lives or work of other people 
C)  a job requires a variety of different activities 
D)  a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work 
E)  a job provides the worker freedom in scheduling work and determining its procedure

Question 7

Daichi Inc. is a Japanese software development firm known for its high quality products. Recently, the company held its annual conference and awarded all those employees who were in the top five percent with substantial monetary rewards. Their performance was evaluated on the basis of target achievement, client feedback, and quality ratings. Employees whose performance had not changed drastically were given a minor raise and those who faired badly received no incentives. Many employees blamed the company of creating differences among employees because they felt that it would harm the company in the long run, but Daichi Inc. truly believes that to retain and motivate its best performers, a large incentive is a good step. Daichi Inc. is using a(n) ________ here.

Accepted Answer

A)  modular plan 
B)  employee stock ownership plan 
C)  flexible benefits plan 
D)  piece-rate plan 
E)  merit-based plan 
A)  modular plan 
B)  employee stock ownership plan 
C)  flexible benefits plan 
D)  piece-rate plan 
E)  merit-based plan

Question 8

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model can be combined into a single predictive index called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job diagnostic score 
B)  personal outcome score 
C)  potential development score 
D)  motivating potential score 
E)  extrinsic motivation score 
A)  job diagnostic score 
B)  personal outcome score 
C)  potential development score 
D)  motivating potential score 
E)  extrinsic motivation score

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of the job characteristics model?

Accepted Answer

A)  The operation of the model requires employees to have similar skill sets. 
B)  The operation of the model fulfils only extrinsic motivational needs. 
C)  The operation of the model cannot be quantitatively measured. 
D)  The operation of the model is relatively individualistic in nature. 
E)  The operation of the model is universal and unaffected by cultural factors. 
A)  The operation of the model requires employees to have similar skill sets. 
B)  The operation of the model fulfils only extrinsic motivational needs. 
C)  The operation of the model cannot be quantitatively measured. 
D)  The operation of the model is relatively individualistic in nature. 
E)  The operation of the model is universal and unaffected by cultural factors.

Question 10

John Dunker is one of the best firefighters in his squad and he recently received an award for his outstanding performance. From this information, it may be concluded that John's job has low task significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A profit-sharing plan works by tying rewards to productivity gains as the only criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

________ is a formula-based group incentive plan that uses improvements in group productivity from one period to another to determine the total amount of money allocated.

Accepted Answer

A)  Merit-based pay plan 
B)  Piece-rate pay plan 
C)  Gainsharing 
D)  Profit-sharing 
E)  Employee stock ownership plan 
A)  Merit-based pay plan 
B)  Piece-rate pay plan 
C)  Gainsharing 
D)  Profit-sharing 
E)  Employee stock ownership plan

Question 13

Which of the following series of dimensions of the job characteristics model (JCM) combine to create meaningful work?

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback, task identity, and task significance 
B)  skill variety, task identity, and task significance 
C)  skill variety, autonomy, and feedback 
D)  autonomy, task identity, and feedback 
E)  skill variety, autonomy, and task significance 
A)  feedback, task identity, and task significance 
B)  skill variety, task identity, and task significance 
C)  skill variety, autonomy, and feedback 
D)  autonomy, task identity, and feedback 
E)  skill variety, autonomy, and task significance

Question 14

The job characteristic model fails to consider the role ________ plays in employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  social support 
C)  growth need 
D)  job design 
E)  meaningfulness 
A)  responsibility 
B)  social support 
C)  growth need 
D)  job design 
E)  meaningfulness

Question 15

Compare and contrast the job characteristics model and mutual assistance programs in terms of how they lend meaning to an employee's role.

Accepted Answer

The first three dimensions of the job ch

Question 16

Feedback is the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about one's own performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the methods of job enrichment is to expand jobs vertically. This method involves modifying the ________ dimension of the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  task significance 
B)  autonomy 
C)  skill variety 
D)  task identity 
E)  feedback 
A)  task significance 
B)  autonomy 
C)  skill variety 
D)  task identity 
E)  feedback

Question 18

List and describe different variable-pay programs.

Accepted Answer

a) Piece-rate plans. In piece-rate pay p

Question 19

An MNC in a developing country is operating amidst severe space constraints, and the infrastructural conditions in the city are bad, causing a lot of lost man-hours. Anticipating rapid growth in the months to come, the company has created a recruitment plan based on its revenue expectations. However, it wants to manage this expansion without undertaking an expensive physical expansion. Which of the following could be a solution for the company?

Accepted Answer

A)  profit-sharing 
B)  gainsharing 
C)  codetermining 
D)  telecommuting 
E)  groupshifting 
A)  profit-sharing 
B)  gainsharing 
C)  codetermining 
D)  telecommuting 
E)  groupshifting

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a piece-rate plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  $20 for each hour of work 
B)  stock options at cheaper prices 
C)  $2 for each unit produced 
D)  straight commission plan 
E)  spot bonuses 
A)  $20 for each hour of work 
B)  stock options at cheaper prices 
C)  $2 for each unit produced 
D)  straight commission plan 
E)  spot bonuses

Which of the following variable pay programs is free from dependence on company profits?

The main drawback of representative participation as an employee involvement measure is that ________.

Describe telecommuting as an alternative work arrangement.

A pure piece-rate plan provides no base salary and pays the employee only for what he or she produces.

________ are predesigned packages or modules of benefits, each of which meets the needs of a specific group of employees.

According to the job characteristics model, task significance is the degree to which ________.

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model can be combined into a single predictive index called ________.

Which of the following statements is true of the job characteristics model?

John Dunker is one of the best firefighters in his squad and he recently received an award for his outstanding performance. From this information, it may be concluded that John's job has low task significance.

A profit-sharing plan works by tying rewards to productivity gains as the only criterion.

________ is a formula-based group incentive plan that uses improvements in group productivity from one period to another to determine the total amount of money allocated.

Which of the following series of dimensions of the job characteristics model (JCM) combine to create meaningful work?

The job characteristic model fails to consider the role ________ plays in employee motivation.

Compare and contrast the job characteristics model and mutual assistance programs in terms of how they lend meaning to an employee's role.

Feedback is the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about one's own performance.

One of the methods of job enrichment is to expand jobs vertically. This method involves modifying the ________ dimension of the job.

List and describe different variable-pay programs.

Which of the following is an example of a piece-rate plan?

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Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

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Exam 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Which of the following variable pay programs is free from dependence on company profits?

The main drawback of representative participation as an employee involvement measure is that ________.

Describe telecommuting as an alternative work arrangement.

A pure piece-rate plan provides no base salary and pays the employee only for what he or she produces.

________ are predesigned packages or modules of benefits, each of which meets the needs of a specific group of employees.

According to the job characteristics model, task significance is the degree to which ________.

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model can be combined into a single predictive index called ________.

Which of the following statements is true of the job characteristics model?

John Dunker is one of the best firefighters in his squad and he recently received an award for his outstanding performance. From this information, it may be concluded that John's job has low task significance.

A profit-sharing plan works by tying rewards to productivity gains as the only criterion.

________ is a formula-based group incentive plan that uses improvements in group productivity from one period to another to determine the total amount of money allocated.

Which of the following series of dimensions of the job characteristics model (JCM) combine to create meaningful work?

The job characteristic model fails to consider the role ________ plays in employee motivation.

Compare and contrast the job characteristics model and mutual assistance programs in terms of how they lend meaning to an employee's role.

Feedback is the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about one's own performance.

One of the methods of job enrichment is to expand jobs vertically. This method involves modifying the ________ dimension of the job.

List and describe different variable-pay programs.

Which of the following is an example of a piece-rate plan?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters