Question 1

All of the following statements about work in different countries are true EXCEPT

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A)  Regardless of country,money has the highest priority for why people work. 
B)  All people hope to receive certain benefits from work. 
C)  In some societies,work is very central and absorbs more of a person's life. 
D)  People from different countries have different goals for their jobs. 
A)  Regardless of country,money has the highest priority for why people work. 
B)  All people hope to receive certain benefits from work. 
C)  In some societies,work is very central and absorbs more of a person's life. 
D)  People from different countries have different goals for their jobs.

Question 2

Principles of goal-setting theory include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  Set clear and specific goals. 
B)  Provide incentives to achieve goals. 
C)  Give feedback on goal attainment. 
D)  Assign do-your-best types of goals. 
A)  Set clear and specific goals. 
B)  Provide incentives to achieve goals. 
C)  Give feedback on goal attainment. 
D)  Assign do-your-best types of goals.

Question 3

All of the following statements about Maslow's hierarchy of needs are true EXCEPT

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A)  People have six basic type of needs. 
B)  People have basic needs that follow a hierarchy from lower level to higher level needs. 
C)  People first seek to satisfy lower level needs and then move to higher level needs. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  People have six basic type of needs. 
B)  People have basic needs that follow a hierarchy from lower level to higher level needs. 
C)  People first seek to satisfy lower level needs and then move to higher level needs. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 4

The need to maximize personal achievement refers to which type of need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological needs. 
B)  Self esteem needs. 
C)  Self actualization needs. 
D)  Security needs. 
A)  Physiological needs. 
B)  Self esteem needs. 
C)  Self actualization needs. 
D)  Security needs.

Question 5

A crucial difference between the US job characteristics model and the European STS approach is

Accepted Answer

A)  The US model focuses on core job characteristics,while the European model focuses on tasks. 
B)  The US model focuses on individuals,while the European model focuses on work teams. 
C)  The US model focuses on work teams,while the European model focuses on individuals. 
D)  There are no differences between the US job characteristics model and the European STS approach. 
A)  The US model focuses on core job characteristics,while the European model focuses on tasks. 
B)  The US model focuses on individuals,while the European model focuses on work teams. 
C)  The US model focuses on work teams,while the European model focuses on individuals. 
D)  There are no differences between the US job characteristics model and the European STS approach.

Question 6

The concept of work centrality refers to

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A)  The reasons why people work. 
B)  The degree of importance of work in the life of an individual. 
C)  The functions that work plays in people's lives. 
D)  Goals that people hope to achieve from working. 
A)  The reasons why people work. 
B)  The degree of importance of work in the life of an individual. 
C)  The functions that work plays in people's lives. 
D)  Goals that people hope to achieve from working.

Question 7

Social loafing

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the social process of sharing. 
B)  Occurs when people prefer to work in groups. 
C)  Means that everyone's work is easier in groups. 
D)  Occurs when people put out less effort when working in groups. 
A)  Is the social process of sharing. 
B)  Occurs when people prefer to work in groups. 
C)  Means that everyone's work is easier in groups. 
D)  Occurs when people put out less effort when working in groups.

Question 8

Which of the following motivation theory suggests that only some people have the need to win in competitive situation or to exceed excellence standards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Motivator-hygiene theory 
C)  Achievement-motivation theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Motivator-hygiene theory 
C)  Achievement-motivation theory 
D)  Reinforcement theory

Question 9

Motivation refers to

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A)  A feeling of deficit or lacking. 
B)  Goal-directed behaviors to satisfy human needs. 
C)  The use of work to satisfy many needs. 
D)  Consequences of a person's behavior that discourages the behavior. 
A)  A feeling of deficit or lacking. 
B)  Goal-directed behaviors to satisfy human needs. 
C)  The use of work to satisfy many needs. 
D)  Consequences of a person's behavior that discourages the behavior.

Question 10

A manager gives bonuses to high performing foreign employees hoping that they will continue performing at a high level.This manager is using which motivational principle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction 
B)  Goal-directed 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Punishment 
A)  Extinction 
B)  Goal-directed 
C)  Reinforcement 
D)  Punishment

Question 11

All the following are true about work centrality EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  High levels of work centrality may lead to dedicated workers and more effective organizations. 
B)  Higher levels of work centrality closely match average number of hours worked in a country. 
C)  High levels of work centrality in Japan have been physically and psychologically stressing to middle-aged managers. 
D)  It represents the function of work in an organizational culture. 
A)  High levels of work centrality may lead to dedicated workers and more effective organizations. 
B)  Higher levels of work centrality closely match average number of hours worked in a country. 
C)  High levels of work centrality in Japan have been physically and psychologically stressing to middle-aged managers. 
D)  It represents the function of work in an organizational culture.

Question 12

All of the following statements about the US job characteristics model are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  The model suggests that work is more motivating when managers enrich core job characteristics. 
B)  The model suggests that enriching job characteristics is motivating for all types of individuals. 
C)  The model assumes that one critical state for motivation to occur is if the worker believes his/her work to be meaningful. 
D)  The model assumes that only some people will respond well to enriched jobs. 
A)  The model suggests that work is more motivating when managers enrich core job characteristics. 
B)  The model suggests that enriching job characteristics is motivating for all types of individuals. 
C)  The model assumes that one critical state for motivation to occur is if the worker believes his/her work to be meaningful. 
D)  The model assumes that only some people will respond well to enriched jobs.

Question 13

The importance of work refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  how central work is in an individual's life. 
B)  The degree of obligations to work in the life of an individual. 
C)  The functions that work plays in people's lives. 
D)  People's expectations from work. 
A)  how central work is in an individual's life. 
B)  The degree of obligations to work in the life of an individual. 
C)  The functions that work plays in people's lives. 
D)  People's expectations from work.

Question 14

When applying need theories in a cross-national context,managers should

Accepted Answer

A)  Ignore the differences in needs between nations and apply the models uniformly. 
B)  Take into consideration the particular needs that people seek to satisfy in different countries. 
C)  Give the same magnitude of importance to work needs and apply these motivational tools. 
D)  Understand work centrality and then provide the same rewards to satisfy needs. 
A)  Ignore the differences in needs between nations and apply the models uniformly. 
B)  Take into consideration the particular needs that people seek to satisfy in different countries. 
C)  Give the same magnitude of importance to work needs and apply these motivational tools. 
D)  Understand work centrality and then provide the same rewards to satisfy needs.

Question 15

Esteem needs refer to

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic survival needs such as food,water and shelter. 
B)  Safety and avoidance of pain and life-threatening situations. 
C)  Being loved and having friendship. 
D)  Focus on respect and feelings of self-worth. 
A)  Basic survival needs such as food,water and shelter. 
B)  Safety and avoidance of pain and life-threatening situations. 
C)  Being loved and having friendship. 
D)  Focus on respect and feelings of self-worth.

Question 16

Which of the following refers to the aspect of a job where the person can complete a whole piece of work from beginning to end?

Accepted Answer

A)  Feedback 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Task variety 
D)  Task identity 
A)  Feedback 
B)  Task significance 
C)  Task variety 
D)  Task identity

Question 17

An expatriate finds that one of his subordinates regularly jokes about a minority group in the country.She decides to ignore the jokes hoping that the subordinate will eventually stop such jokes.Which aspect of reinforcement theory is she using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoidance 
B)  Extinction 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Operant conditioning 
A)  Avoidance 
B)  Extinction 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Operant conditioning

Question 18

Need theories of motivation are based on the assumption that

Accepted Answer

A)  Motivation is a function of the individual's beliefs of what happens if one works hard. 
B)  Motivation is a result of the outcomes of one's past behaviors. 
C)  Motivation is a function of why people work. 
D)  People can satisfy basic human needs in the work setting. 
A)  Motivation is a function of the individual's beliefs of what happens if one works hard. 
B)  Motivation is a result of the outcomes of one's past behaviors. 
C)  Motivation is a function of why people work. 
D)  People can satisfy basic human needs in the work setting.

Question 19

Hygiene factors include

Accepted Answer

A)  The size of desks and color of offices. 
B)  Interesting tasks in the job. 
C)  Challenges in the job. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The size of desks and color of offices. 
B)  Interesting tasks in the job. 
C)  Challenges in the job. 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Discuss equity theory.What are the implications for multinationals?

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All of the following statements about work in different countries are true EXCEPT

Principles of goal-setting theory include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following statements about Maslow's hierarchy of needs are true EXCEPT

The need to maximize personal achievement refers to which type of need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs

A crucial difference between the US job characteristics model and the European STS approach is

The concept of work centrality refers to

Social loafing

Which of the following motivation theory suggests that only some people have the need to win in competitive situation or to exceed excellence standards?

Motivation refers to

A manager gives bonuses to high performing foreign employees hoping that they will continue performing at a high level.This manager is using which motivational principle?

All the following are true about work centrality EXCEPT

All of the following statements about the US job characteristics model are true EXCEPT

The importance of work refers to

When applying need theories in a cross-national context,managers should

Esteem needs refer to

Which of the following refers to the aspect of a job where the person can complete a whole piece of work from beginning to end?

An expatriate finds that one of his subordinates regularly jokes about a minority group in the country.She decides to ignore the jokes hoping that the subordinate will eventually stop such jokes.Which aspect of reinforcement theory is she using?

Need theories of motivation are based on the assumption that

Hygiene factors include

Discuss equity theory.What are the implications for multinationals?

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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Exam 14: Motivation in Multinational Companies

All of the following statements about work in different countries are true EXCEPT

Principles of goal-setting theory include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following statements about Maslow's hierarchy of needs are true EXCEPT

The need to maximize personal achievement refers to which type of need in Maslow's hierarchy of needs

A crucial difference between the US job characteristics model and the European STS approach is

The concept of work centrality refers to

Social loafing

Which of the following motivation theory suggests that only some people have the need to win in competitive situation or to exceed excellence standards?

Motivation refers to

A manager gives bonuses to high performing foreign employees hoping that they will continue performing at a high level.This manager is using which motivational principle?

All the following are true about work centrality EXCEPT

All of the following statements about the US job characteristics model are true EXCEPT

The importance of work refers to

When applying need theories in a cross-national context,managers should

Esteem needs refer to

Which of the following refers to the aspect of a job where the person can complete a whole piece of work from beginning to end?

An expatriate finds that one of his subordinates regularly jokes about a minority group in the country.She decides to ignore the jokes hoping that the subordinate will eventually stop such jokes.Which aspect of reinforcement theory is she using?

Need theories of motivation are based on the assumption that

Hygiene factors include

Discuss equity theory.What are the implications for multinationals?

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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