Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons discussed to explain why people engage in social loafing in individualistic cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  When working in groups,people in individualistic cultures often feel less pressure to work and less responsible for work outcomes. 
B)  Workers in groups in individualistic cultures often believe that the group will make up any slack in their personal efforts. 
C)  People in individualistic cultures often give priority to their own work over the group. 
D)  All of the above are reasons to explain social loafing in individualistic cultures. 
A)  When working in groups,people in individualistic cultures often feel less pressure to work and less responsible for work outcomes. 
B)  Workers in groups in individualistic cultures often believe that the group will make up any slack in their personal efforts. 
C)  People in individualistic cultures often give priority to their own work over the group. 
D)  All of the above are reasons to explain social loafing in individualistic cultures. D

Question 2

Reactions to a person's behavior that encourage the person to continue the behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal-directed behavior. 
B)  Punishment. 
C)  Reinforcement. 
D)  Need. 
A)  Goal-directed behavior. 
B)  Punishment. 
C)  Reinforcement. 
D)  Need. C

Question 3

All of the following statements are true about hygiene factors EXCEPT

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A)  Hygiene factors bring people to neutral states of motivation. 
B)  Hygiene factors include good benefits and good working conditions. 
C)  Hygiene factors can motivate workers similarly to motivating factors. 
D)  Hygiene factors include those characteristics that allow people to fulfill lower level needs. 
A)  Hygiene factors bring people to neutral states of motivation. 
B)  Hygiene factors include good benefits and good working conditions. 
C)  Hygiene factors can motivate workers similarly to motivating factors. 
D)  Hygiene factors include those characteristics that allow people to fulfill lower level needs. C

Question 4

The theory based on the idea that employees compare their inputs and outcomes to other persons in the work setting to determine if they are being fairly treated is

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs difference theory. 
B)  Expectancy theory. 
C)  Equity theory. 
D)  Reinforcement theory. 
A)  Needs difference theory. 
B)  Expectancy theory. 
C)  Equity theory. 
D)  Reinforcement theory.

Question 5

Why is it necessary to understand the meaning of work in different cultures before planning work motivation strategies?

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Question 6

Describe Vroom's Expectancy Theory.What are some implications for multinational management?

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Question 7

Discuss some of the implications of the operant-conditioning model for multinational management.

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Question 8

Explain why performance drops off when teams are used in individualistic cultures.Explain the significance of social loafing in the process.How can social loafing be reduced?

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Question 9

Compare and contrast the Job Diagnostics Design Approach to the European Sociotechnical Systems Approach to job design.

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Question 10

Compare and contrast the need theories of motivation to the process theories of motivation.How can these theories be applied in multinational management?

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Question 11

Which types of motivation theories explain motivation arising from satisfaction of needs and values combined with an individual's beliefs regarding the work environment?

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A)  Needs theories 
B)  Work centrality theories 
C)  Process and reinforcement theories 
D)  Work functions theories 
A)  Needs theories 
B)  Work centrality theories 
C)  Process and reinforcement theories 
D)  Work functions theories

Question 12

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

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A)  Equity norms prevail in individualistic cultures. 
B)  Equality norms prevail over equity norms in collectivist cultures. 
C)  Equity norms prevail in collectivist cultures. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Equity norms prevail in individualistic cultures. 
B)  Equality norms prevail over equity norms in collectivist cultures. 
C)  Equity norms prevail in collectivist cultures. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 13

According to equity theory,equity conscious people are most likely those

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A)  Who behave consistently with equity theory. 
B)  Who are more likely to tolerate situations where they are underrewarded. 
C)  Are more likely to experience satisfaction if underrewarded. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Who behave consistently with equity theory. 
B)  Who are more likely to tolerate situations where they are underrewarded. 
C)  Are more likely to experience satisfaction if underrewarded. 
D)  None of the above

Question 14

In individualistic cultures,performance drops off with the use of teamwork because

Accepted Answer

A)  Of social loafing. 
B)  Workers believe that the group will make up any slack in their personal efforts. 
C)  Workers do not feel responsible for group outcomes. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Of social loafing. 
B)  Workers believe that the group will make up any slack in their personal efforts. 
C)  Workers do not feel responsible for group outcomes. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

All of the following are true about the operant-conditioning model EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior is a function of its consequences. 
B)  People will stop behaviors that have unpleasant consequences. 
C)  People will continue behaviors they like irrespective of the nature of consequence. 
D)  People will continue behaviors that have pleasant consequences. 
A)  Behavior is a function of its consequences. 
B)  People will stop behaviors that have unpleasant consequences. 
C)  People will continue behaviors they like irrespective of the nature of consequence. 
D)  People will continue behaviors that have pleasant consequences.

Question 16

People's expectations from work (such as work providing necessary income or work providing satisfactory experiences)refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  Functions of work. 
B)  Work centrality. 
C)  Importance of work. 
D)  Work motivation. 
A)  Functions of work. 
B)  Work centrality. 
C)  Importance of work. 
D)  Work motivation.

Question 17

Which of the following theories is NOT considered as one of the needs theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity theory 
B)  Achievement motivation theory 
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D)  Motivator-hygiene theory 
A)  Equity theory 
B)  Achievement motivation theory 
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
D)  Motivator-hygiene theory

Question 18

The national context affect motivation through all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  Cultural values and norms. 
B)  Social institutions that lead to different types of organizations. 
C)  The existence of strong organizational cultures. 
D)  National differences in work centrality. 
A)  Cultural values and norms. 
B)  Social institutions that lead to different types of organizations. 
C)  The existence of strong organizational cultures. 
D)  National differences in work centrality.

Question 19

Some of the detrimental effects of social loafing can be reduced if

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A)  Individuals are held responsible for performance. 
B)  Groups are held responsible for performance. 
C)  The group leader is held responsible for performance. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Individuals are held responsible for performance. 
B)  Groups are held responsible for performance. 
C)  The group leader is held responsible for performance. 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

According to the text,those who are underrewarded are likely to

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A)  Return their rewards. 
B)  Reduce their inputs. 
C)  Increase their inputs. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Return their rewards. 
B)  Reduce their inputs. 
C)  Increase their inputs. 
D)  None of the above

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons discussed to explain why people engage in social loafing in individualistic cultures?

Reactions to a person's behavior that encourage the person to continue the behavior is

All of the following statements are true about hygiene factors EXCEPT

The theory based on the idea that employees compare their inputs and outcomes to other persons in the work setting to determine if they are being fairly treated is

Why is it necessary to understand the meaning of work in different cultures before planning work motivation strategies?

Describe Vroom's Expectancy Theory.What are some implications for multinational management?

Discuss some of the implications of the operant-conditioning model for multinational management.

Explain why performance drops off when teams are used in individualistic cultures.Explain the significance of social loafing in the process.How can social loafing be reduced?

Compare and contrast the Job Diagnostics Design Approach to the European Sociotechnical Systems Approach to job design.

Compare and contrast the need theories of motivation to the process theories of motivation.How can these theories be applied in multinational management?

Which types of motivation theories explain motivation arising from satisfaction of needs and values combined with an individual's beliefs regarding the work environment?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

According to equity theory,equity conscious people are most likely those

In individualistic cultures,performance drops off with the use of teamwork because

All of the following are true about the operant-conditioning model EXCEPT

People's expectations from work (such as work providing necessary income or work providing satisfactory experiences)refer to

Which of the following theories is NOT considered as one of the needs theories?

The national context affect motivation through all of the following EXCEPT

Some of the detrimental effects of social loafing can be reduced if

According to the text,those who are underrewarded are likely to

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Exam 14: Motivation in Multinational Companies

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons discussed to explain why people engage in social loafing in individualistic cultures?

Reactions to a person's behavior that encourage the person to continue the behavior is

All of the following statements are true about hygiene factors EXCEPT

The theory based on the idea that employees compare their inputs and outcomes to other persons in the work setting to determine if they are being fairly treated is

Why is it necessary to understand the meaning of work in different cultures before planning work motivation strategies?

Describe Vroom's Expectancy Theory.What are some implications for multinational management?

Discuss some of the implications of the operant-conditioning model for multinational management.

Explain why performance drops off when teams are used in individualistic cultures.Explain the significance of social loafing in the process.How can social loafing be reduced?

Compare and contrast the Job Diagnostics Design Approach to the European Sociotechnical Systems Approach to job design.

Compare and contrast the need theories of motivation to the process theories of motivation.How can these theories be applied in multinational management?

Which types of motivation theories explain motivation arising from satisfaction of needs and values combined with an individual's beliefs regarding the work environment?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT

According to equity theory,equity conscious people are most likely those

In individualistic cultures,performance drops off with the use of teamwork because

All of the following are true about the operant-conditioning model EXCEPT

People's expectations from work (such as work providing necessary income or work providing satisfactory experiences)refer to

Which of the following theories is NOT considered as one of the needs theories?

The national context affect motivation through all of the following EXCEPT

Some of the detrimental effects of social loafing can be reduced if

According to the text,those who are underrewarded are likely to

Multinational Management in a Changing World

Culture and Multinational Management

The Institutional Context of Multinational Management

Managing Ethical and Social Responsibility Challenges in Multinational Companies

Strategic Management in the Multinational Company: Content and Formulation

Multinational and Entry-Mode Strategies: Content and Formulation

Small Businesses and International Entrepreneurship:

Organizational Design for Multinational Companies

International Strategic Alliances: Management and Design

Multinational E-Commerce: Strategies and Structures

International Human Resource Management

Hrm in the Local Context: Knowing When and How to Adapt

International Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Communication

Leadership and Management Behavior in Multinational Companies

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