Question 1

The motivation process consists of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) unsatisfied needs 
B) perception 
C) search behavior 
D) a satisfied need 
E) drives 
A) unsatisfied needs 
B) perception 
C) search behavior 
D) a satisfied need 
E) drives

Question 2

Hygiene factors do not satisfy (or motivate);they set the stage for motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A belief that if the necessary level of performance is achieved,the anticipated rewards will be forthcoming is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) valence 
B) expectancy 
C) projection 
D) instrumentality 
E) forecasting 
A) valence 
B) expectancy 
C) projection 
D) instrumentality 
E) forecasting

Question 4

The study of motivation is of recent origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Extrinsic motivators include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drives 
B) power 
C) position 
D) income 
E) authority 
A) drives 
B) power 
C) position 
D) income 
E) authority

Question 6

In contrast to the Theory Y approach,Theory X managers emphasize the need for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) external motivation 
B) self-governance 
C) close supervision 
D) all of the above 
E) only A and C 
A) external motivation 
B) self-governance 
C) close supervision 
D) all of the above 
E) only A and C

Question 7

According to the textbook authors,Alderfer's theory is NOT based on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) needs escalation 
B) satisfaction progression 
C) frustration regression 
D) hierarchical progression 
E) A and B 
A) needs escalation 
B) satisfaction progression 
C) frustration regression 
D) hierarchical progression 
E) A and B

Question 8

While achievement is important,truly effective managers usually have a much higher ________.

Accepted Answer

A) need for survival 
B) nAff 
C) nPower 
D) need for self-actualization 
E) need for status 
A) need for survival 
B) nAff 
C) nPower 
D) need for self-actualization 
E) need for status

Question 9

A typical formal organization acquires an identity independent of its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Alderfer's E.R.G.Theory is one of the better-known ________ theories.

Accepted Answer

A) content 
B) process 
C) social 
D) actualization 
E) growth 
A) content 
B) process 
C) social 
D) actualization 
E) growth

Question 11

Expectancy is the strength of one's preference for a particular outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An organization is best described as an inanimate thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Content theory address the following "bottom line" requirement for managing employee motivation ________.

Accepted Answer

A) determine the response level 
B) minimize the time lag 
C) use a variable-ratio schedule 
D) apply operant conditioning 
E) implement strategies 
A) determine the response level 
B) minimize the time lag 
C) use a variable-ratio schedule 
D) apply operant conditioning 
E) implement strategies

Question 14

The psychosocial process that produces an attitude resulting in actions leading to a particular result is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) inner forces 
B) unfulfilled needs 
C) abstract values 
D) conditioning 
E) motivation 
A) inner forces 
B) unfulfilled needs 
C) abstract values 
D) conditioning 
E) motivation

The motivation process consists of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Hygiene factors do not satisfy (or motivate);they set the stage for motivation.

A belief that if the necessary level of performance is achieved,the anticipated rewards will be forthcoming is referred to as ________.

The study of motivation is of recent origin.

Extrinsic motivators include ________.

In contrast to the Theory Y approach,Theory X managers emphasize the need for ________.

According to the textbook authors,Alderfer's theory is NOT based on ________.

While achievement is important,truly effective managers usually have a much higher ________.

A typical formal organization acquires an identity independent of its members.

Alderfer's E.R.G.Theory is one of the better-known ________ theories.

Expectancy is the strength of one's preference for a particular outcome.

An organization is best described as an inanimate thing.

Content theory address the following "bottom line" requirement for managing employee motivation ________.

The psychosocial process that produces an attitude resulting in actions leading to a particular result is known as ________.

Dynamics of Management: Managers and Organizational Behavior

Leadership: The Integrative Variable

Personality: Understanding the Complexity of Human Behavior in the Organization

Beliefs,values and Attitudes: Determinants of Human Behavior

Stress in Organizational Life: Its Nature,causes and Control

Conflict: Nature,causes,and Management

Decision-Making: the Essential Element in Applied Management

Power: Its Nature and Use

Communication: the Vital Process

Groups and Team Work: Human Dynamics at Work

Change: Coping With Organizational Life

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Exam 5: Motivation: the Force Behind Behavior

The motivation process consists of all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Hygiene factors do not satisfy (or motivate);they set the stage for motivation.

A belief that if the necessary level of performance is achieved,the anticipated rewards will be forthcoming is referred to as ________.

The study of motivation is of recent origin.

Extrinsic motivators include ________.

In contrast to the Theory Y approach,Theory X managers emphasize the need for ________.

According to the textbook authors,Alderfer's theory is NOT based on ________.

While achievement is important,truly effective managers usually have a much higher ________.

A typical formal organization acquires an identity independent of its members.

Alderfer's E.R.G.Theory is one of the better-known ________ theories.

Expectancy is the strength of one's preference for a particular outcome.

An organization is best described as an inanimate thing.

Content theory address the following "bottom line" requirement for managing employee motivation ________.

The psychosocial process that produces an attitude resulting in actions leading to a particular result is known as ________.

Dynamics of Management: Managers and Organizational Behavior

Leadership: The Integrative Variable

Personality: Understanding the Complexity of Human Behavior in the Organization

Beliefs,values and Attitudes: Determinants of Human Behavior

Stress in Organizational Life: Its Nature,causes and Control

Conflict: Nature,causes,and Management

Decision-Making: the Essential Element in Applied Management

Power: Its Nature and Use

Communication: the Vital Process

Groups and Team Work: Human Dynamics at Work

Change: Coping With Organizational Life

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