Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the relationships proposed in expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A) rewards- valence relationship. 
B) effort- performance relationship. 
C) effort- satisfaction relationship. 
D) performance- reward relationship. 
A) rewards- valence relationship. 
B) effort- performance relationship. 
C) effort- satisfaction relationship. 
D) performance- reward relationship.

Question 2

Quality circles were originally begun in and exported to in the 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) Japan; Europe 
B) Japan; the U.S. 
C) the U.S.; Europe 
D) the U.S.; Japan 
A) Japan; Europe 
B) Japan; the U.S. 
C) the U.S.; Europe 
D) the U.S.; Japan

Question 3

According to McClelland,the need for is the need to make others behave in a way that they would not have behaved otherwise.

Accepted Answer

A) achievement 
B) power 
C) affiliation 
D) effectiveness 
A) achievement 
B) power 
C) affiliation 
D) effectiveness

Question 4

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model (JCM)can be combined into a single predictive index called the:

Accepted Answer

A) growth- need score. 
B) JCM score. 
C) motivating potential score. 
D) core dimensions variable. 
A) growth- need score. 
B) JCM score. 
C) motivating potential score. 
D) core dimensions variable.

Question 5

In MBO,goals are unilaterally set by the employee and communicated to the boss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In equity theory,individuals compare their:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency versus their effectiveness in a task. 
B) job inputs and outcomes with those of others. 
C) quantity versus the quality of their work. 
D) performance to others' expectations. 
A) efficiency versus their effectiveness in a task. 
B) job inputs and outcomes with those of others. 
C) quantity versus the quality of their work. 
D) performance to others' expectations.

Question 7

When viewing the contemporary theories of motivation as an integrated model,the contribution of reinforcement theory is the recognition that the organisation's rewards reinforce the individual's:

Accepted Answer

A) performance 
B) motivation 
C) effort 
D) all of the above 
A) performance 
B) motivation 
C) effort 
D) all of the above

Question 8

What is the difference between job enrichment and job enlargement?

Accepted Answer

Job enlargement is the idea of expanding

Question 9

In equity theory,if perceived outcomes and inputs are not balanced,an individual will make certain adjustments to correct imbalance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss McClelland's Theory of Needs.

Accepted Answer

McClelland's theory of needs focuses on

Question 11

Discuss goal- setting theory and its implications for managers.

Accepted Answer

Edwin Locke proposed that intentions to

Question 12

Alderfer's needs include the intrinsic component from Maslow's esteem category and the characteristics included under self- actualisation.

Accepted Answer

A) existence 
B) growth 
C) relatedness 
D) physiological 
A) existence 
B) growth 
C) relatedness 
D) physiological

Question 13

In terms of job characteristics,a body shop worker who sprays paint eight hours a day exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

A) high feedback. 
B) low feedback. 
C) low skill variety. 
D) high skill variety. 
A) high feedback. 
B) low feedback. 
C) low skill variety. 
D) high skill variety.

Question 14

Theory X assumptions relate to:

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's lower level needs. 
B) Maslow's higher level needs. 
C) both levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
D) neither level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
A) Maslow's lower level needs. 
B) Maslow's higher level needs. 
C) both levels of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. 
D) neither level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Question 15

Motivation is a personality trait.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are ingredients common to MBO programs except:

Accepted Answer

A) an explicit time period. 
B) participative decision making. 
C) performance feedback. 
D) consistent monetary rewards. 
A) an explicit time period. 
B) participative decision making. 
C) performance feedback. 
D) consistent monetary rewards.

Question 17

Theory X assumptions hold a basically negative view of human beings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is participative management? Give some examples of its use in organisations.

Accepted Answer

All participative management programs us

Question 19

The drive to become what one is capable of becoming is which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) esteem 
B) physiological 
C) social 
D) self- actualisation 
A) esteem 
B) physiological 
C) social 
D) self- actualisation

Question 20

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work is termed task significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not one of the relationships proposed in expectancy theory?

Quality circles were originally begun in and exported to in the 1950s.

According to McClelland,the need for is the need to make others behave in a way that they would not have behaved otherwise.

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model (JCM)can be combined into a single predictive index called the:

In MBO,goals are unilaterally set by the employee and communicated to the boss.

In equity theory,individuals compare their:

When viewing the contemporary theories of motivation as an integrated model,the contribution of reinforcement theory is the recognition that the organisation's rewards reinforce the individual's:

What is the difference between job enrichment and job enlargement?

In equity theory,if perceived outcomes and inputs are not balanced,an individual will make certain adjustments to correct imbalance.

Discuss McClelland's Theory of Needs.

Discuss goal- setting theory and its implications for managers.

Alderfer's needs include the intrinsic component from Maslow's esteem category and the characteristics included under self- actualisation.

In terms of job characteristics,a body shop worker who sprays paint eight hours a day exemplifies:

Theory X assumptions relate to:

Motivation is a personality trait.

All of the following are ingredients common to MBO programs except:

Theory X assumptions hold a basically negative view of human beings.

What is participative management? Give some examples of its use in organisations.

The drive to become what one is capable of becoming is which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work is termed task significance.

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Exam 5: Motivation

Which of the following is not one of the relationships proposed in expectancy theory?

Quality circles were originally begun in and exported to in the 1950s.

According to McClelland,the need for is the need to make others behave in a way that they would not have behaved otherwise.

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model (JCM)can be combined into a single predictive index called the:

In MBO,goals are unilaterally set by the employee and communicated to the boss.

In equity theory,individuals compare their:

When viewing the contemporary theories of motivation as an integrated model,the contribution of reinforcement theory is the recognition that the organisation's rewards reinforce the individual's:

What is the difference between job enrichment and job enlargement?

In equity theory,if perceived outcomes and inputs are not balanced,an individual will make certain adjustments to correct imbalance.

Discuss McClelland's Theory of Needs.

Discuss goal- setting theory and its implications for managers.

Alderfer's needs include the intrinsic component from Maslow's esteem category and the characteristics included under self- actualisation.

In terms of job characteristics,a body shop worker who sprays paint eight hours a day exemplifies:

Theory X assumptions relate to:

Motivation is a personality trait.

All of the following are ingredients common to MBO programs except:

Theory X assumptions hold a basically negative view of human beings.

What is participative management? Give some examples of its use in organisations.

The drive to become what one is capable of becoming is which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work is termed task significance.

The Significance of Organisational Behaviour

Learning and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Emotions and Moods

Understanding Group and Team Behaviour

Leadership

Power and Politics

Communication and Conflict

Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Development

Filters