Question 1

Task identity is the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

According to the ________ individuals are concerned not only with the absolute amount of reward they receive for their efforts but also with the relationship of this amount to what others receive.

Accepted Answer

A) equity theory of motivation 
B) hierarchy of needs theory 
C) hygiene theory 
D) expectancy theory of motivation 
E) reinforcement theory of motivation 
A) equity theory of motivation 
B) hierarchy of needs theory 
C) hygiene theory 
D) expectancy theory of motivation 
E) reinforcement theory of motivation A

Question 3

Emotional intelligence consists of ________ that may help a supervisor cope with the daily demands and pressures of the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) ability to understand 
B) ability to empathize 
C) ability to be decisive 
D) five dimensions 
E) four dimensions 
A) ability to understand 
B) ability to empathize 
C) ability to be decisive 
D) five dimensions 
E) four dimensions D

Question 4

Autonomy is the degree to which workers control the planning,execution,and evaluation of their work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Motivating a diverse workforce means that supervisors must be ________.

Accepted Answer

A) familiar with employee benefits 
B) aware of cultural differences 
C) knowledgeable about group norms 
D) acquainted with corporate policies 
E) willing to mentor 
A) familiar with employee benefits 
B) aware of cultural differences 
C) knowledgeable about group norms 
D) acquainted with corporate policies 
E) willing to mentor

Question 6

Identify and explain the five types of personality characteristics that have been singled out as having relevance to understanding the behavior and motivation of employees at work.

Accepted Answer

Locus of control may be described as 1)i

Question 7

Under Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,self-respect,autonomy and achievement would be included in which level of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization 
B) esteem 
C) physiological 
D) social 
E) safety 
A) self-actualization 
B) esteem 
C) physiological 
D) social 
E) safety

Question 8

A supervisor concerned with motivating employees would ________.

Accepted Answer

A) recognize that all employees are the same 
B) set easily achieved goals 
C) compel employees to participate in decision making 
D) match people to jobs 
E) overlook money as a motivator 
A) recognize that all employees are the same 
B) set easily achieved goals 
C) compel employees to participate in decision making 
D) match people to jobs 
E) overlook money as a motivator

Question 9

When a job situation is predominant with personal responsibility,feedback,and an intermediate degree of risk,high achievers will be strongly motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Supervisors are likely to have higher-performing and more satisfied employees if they match ________ with compatible jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) work skills 
B) aptitudes 
C) perseverance 
D) personality types 
E) work schedules 
A) work skills 
B) aptitudes 
C) perseverance 
D) personality types 
E) work schedules

Question 11

In the expectancy theory,motivation is maximized when supervisors make rewards contingent upon ________.

Accepted Answer

A) manipulation of standards 
B) group achievement 
C) individual performance 
D) authority relationships 
E) cooperation within team 
A) manipulation of standards 
B) group achievement 
C) individual performance 
D) authority relationships 
E) cooperation within team

Question 12

People differ in the degree to which they like or dislike themselves.This trait is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) locus of control 
B) egotism 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-actualization 
E) narcissism 
A) locus of control 
B) egotism 
C) self-esteem 
D) self-actualization 
E) narcissism

Question 13

The core dimensions of any job include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) skill level 
B) task knowledge 
C) autonomy 
D) reliance 
E) task dependence 
A) skill level 
B) task knowledge 
C) autonomy 
D) reliance 
E) task dependence

Question 14

Define and explain Theory X-Theory Y view of human nature and motivation developed by Douglas McGregor.

Accepted Answer

Under Theory X,the four assumptions held

Question 15

The motivation-hygiene theory is concerned with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem needs 
B) job satisfaction 
C) positive reinforcement 
D) affiliation needs 
E) self-actualization 
A) self-esteem needs 
B) job satisfaction 
C) positive reinforcement 
D) affiliation needs 
E) self-actualization

Question 16

Identify and explain the hierarchy of needs theory developed by Abraham Maslow.

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Question 17

Individuals high in self-monitoring show considerable adaptability in adjusting their behavior to external situational factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to expectancy theory,employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe that rewards received will ________.

Accepted Answer

A) be extra vacation days 
B) be a higher salary 
C) satisfy their personal goals 
D) lead to promotion 
E) foster respect of co-workers 
A) be extra vacation days 
B) be a higher salary 
C) satisfy their personal goals 
D) lead to promotion 
E) foster respect of co-workers

Question 19

High achievers prefer job situations with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) no authority or delegation 
B) personal responsibility and feedback 
C) teaching and thinking opportunities 
D) lots of communication 
E) no responsibility or feedback 
A) no authority or delegation 
B) personal responsibility and feedback 
C) teaching and thinking opportunities 
D) lots of communication 
E) no responsibility or feedback

Question 20

Motivation is defined as the willingness to do something conditioned upon the action's ability to satisfy ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an individual motive 
B) an individual need 
C) an individual plan 
D) an individual hierarchical need 
E) an individual intention 
A) an individual motive 
B) an individual need 
C) an individual plan 
D) an individual hierarchical need 
E) an individual intention

Task identity is the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

According to the ________ individuals are concerned not only with the absolute amount of reward they receive for their efforts but also with the relationship of this amount to what others receive.

Emotional intelligence consists of ________ that may help a supervisor cope with the daily demands and pressures of the workplace.

Autonomy is the degree to which workers control the planning,execution,and evaluation of their work.

Motivating a diverse workforce means that supervisors must be ________.

Identify and explain the five types of personality characteristics that have been singled out as having relevance to understanding the behavior and motivation of employees at work.

Under Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,self-respect,autonomy and achievement would be included in which level of needs?

A supervisor concerned with motivating employees would ________.

When a job situation is predominant with personal responsibility,feedback,and an intermediate degree of risk,high achievers will be strongly motivated.

Supervisors are likely to have higher-performing and more satisfied employees if they match ________ with compatible jobs.

In the expectancy theory,motivation is maximized when supervisors make rewards contingent upon ________.

People differ in the degree to which they like or dislike themselves.This trait is called ________.

The core dimensions of any job include which of the following?

Define and explain Theory X-Theory Y view of human nature and motivation developed by Douglas McGregor.

The motivation-hygiene theory is concerned with ________.

Identify and explain the hierarchy of needs theory developed by Abraham Maslow.

Individuals high in self-monitoring show considerable adaptability in adjusting their behavior to external situational factors.

According to expectancy theory,employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe that rewards received will ________.

High achievers prefer job situations with ________.

Motivation is defined as the willingness to do something conditioned upon the action's ability to satisfy ________.

Supervision and Labor

Change Management

Conflict,politics,discipline,and Negotiation

Workplace Health and Safety

Performance Appraisal

Developing Groups

Communicating Effectively

Leading Followers

Problem Analysis and Decision Making

Controlling

Staffing and Recruiting

Organizing

Planning and Goal Setting

Supervision Challenges

Supervision Fundamentals

Filters

Exam 8: Motivating Followers

Task identity is the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.

According to the ________ individuals are concerned not only with the absolute amount of reward they receive for their efforts but also with the relationship of this amount to what others receive.

Emotional intelligence consists of ________ that may help a supervisor cope with the daily demands and pressures of the workplace.

Autonomy is the degree to which workers control the planning,execution,and evaluation of their work.

Motivating a diverse workforce means that supervisors must be ________.

Identify and explain the five types of personality characteristics that have been singled out as having relevance to understanding the behavior and motivation of employees at work.

Under Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory,self-respect,autonomy and achievement would be included in which level of needs?

A supervisor concerned with motivating employees would ________.

When a job situation is predominant with personal responsibility,feedback,and an intermediate degree of risk,high achievers will be strongly motivated.

Supervisors are likely to have higher-performing and more satisfied employees if they match ________ with compatible jobs.

In the expectancy theory,motivation is maximized when supervisors make rewards contingent upon ________.

People differ in the degree to which they like or dislike themselves.This trait is called ________.

The core dimensions of any job include which of the following?

Define and explain Theory X-Theory Y view of human nature and motivation developed by Douglas McGregor.

The motivation-hygiene theory is concerned with ________.

Identify and explain the hierarchy of needs theory developed by Abraham Maslow.

Individuals high in self-monitoring show considerable adaptability in adjusting their behavior to external situational factors.

According to expectancy theory,employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe that rewards received will ________.

High achievers prefer job situations with ________.

Motivation is defined as the willingness to do something conditioned upon the action's ability to satisfy ________.

Supervision and Labor

Change Management

Conflict,politics,discipline,and Negotiation

Workplace Health and Safety

Performance Appraisal

Developing Groups

Communicating Effectively

Leading Followers

Problem Analysis and Decision Making

Controlling

Staffing and Recruiting

Organizing

Planning and Goal Setting

Supervision Challenges

Supervision Fundamentals

Filters