Question 1

Restriction of productivity has been a problem with wage incentive plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Large pay increases are believed to be one of the reasons why organizations have engaged in risky and ________ behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Large pay increases are believed to be...

Question 3

After graduating from university, Maria started a new job and immediately began to ask for feedback, advice, and support from supervisors and colleagues.What is Maria doing?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing social job resources 
B) Increasing structural job resources 
C) Increasing challenging demands 
D) Increasing interpersonal job resources 
E) Increasing hindering job demands 
A) Increasing social job resources 
B) Increasing structural job resources 
C) Increasing challenging demands 
D) Increasing interpersonal job resources 
E) Increasing hindering job demands

Question 4

The motivational characteristics associated with work design include

Accepted Answer

A) task characteristics and knowledge characteristics. 
B) task characteristics and social characteristics. 
C) task characteristics and work context characteristics. 
D) social characteristics and work context characteristics. 
E) job characteristics and task characteristics. 
A) task characteristics and knowledge characteristics. 
B) task characteristics and social characteristics. 
C) task characteristics and work context characteristics. 
D) social characteristics and work context characteristics. 
E) job characteristics and task characteristics.

Question 5

In terms of job design, satisfaction with ________ would not be an example of context satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) supervision 
B) autonomy 
C) pay 
D) company policy 
E) workplace safety 
A) supervision 
B) autonomy 
C) pay 
D) company policy 
E) workplace safety

Question 6

The choice of motivational practices requires a thorough diagnosis of the ________ and the needs and desires of employees.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The choice of motivational practices requires a...

Question 7

Flexible work ________ refer to work options that permit flexibility in terms of where and/or when work is completed.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Flexible work ________ refer to work options...

Question 8

________ costs can be high with a skill-based pay system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ costs can be high with a...

Question 9

The research evidence shows that management by objectives (MBO)programs result in clear ________ gains.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The research evidence shows that management by...

Question 10

Which pay system is intentionally designed to motivate groups of employees rather than individual employees?

Accepted Answer

A) Gain-sharing 
B) Goal setting 
C) Piece rate pay 
D) Merit pay 
E) Skill-based pay 
A) Gain-sharing 
B) Goal setting 
C) Piece rate pay 
D) Merit pay 
E) Skill-based pay

Question 11

Both job enrichment and goal setting theory stress the value of performance feedback to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the ________ have been found to be positively related to job involvement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the ________ have been found...

Question 13

The concept of MBO was developed by management theorist Peter ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concept of MBO was developed by...

Question 14

Wage incentive plans are employed with much greater frequency than merit pay plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Flexible work arrangements are work options that permit flexibility in terms of

Accepted Answer

A) where, when, and/or how work is completed. 
B) where and/or when work is completed. 
C) where and/or how work is completed. 
D) when and/or how work is completed. 
E) where work is completed. 
A) where, when, and/or how work is completed. 
B) where and/or when work is completed. 
C) where and/or how work is completed. 
D) when and/or how work is completed. 
E) where work is completed.

Question 16

________ is one of the most commonly used group-oriented incentive systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is one of the most commonly...

Question 17

Luke wants a job where he will be able to use many of his skills.What work design characteristic should he be asking about during his job interview?

Accepted Answer

A) Autonomy 
B) Task variety 
C) Skill variety 
D) Job complexity 
E) Specialization 
A) Autonomy 
B) Task variety 
C) Skill variety 
D) Job complexity 
E) Specialization

Question 18

The objectives of MBO usually involve

Accepted Answer

A) current and future job performance. 
B) current job performance and personal development. 
C) past and current job performance. 
D) future job performance and personal development. 
E) past and future job performance. 
A) current and future job performance. 
B) current job performance and personal development. 
C) past and current job performance. 
D) future job performance and personal development. 
E) past and future job performance.

Question 19

Telecommuting is positively related to job performance in part because it increases employees' perceptions of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Telecommuting is positively related to job performance...

Question 20

If your boss has given you a stretch assignment, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) You have many more tasks to perform as part of your job. 
B) You will have to get more accomplished in a shorter period of time. 
C) You will have to share your job with another employee. 
D) You will be working on a variety of tasks with more responsibility. 
E) You will be working on a new task for an extended period of time. 
A) You have many more tasks to perform as part of your job. 
B) You will have to get more accomplished in a shorter period of time. 
C) You will have to share your job with another employee. 
D) You will be working on a variety of tasks with more responsibility. 
E) You will be working on a new task for an extended period of time.

Restriction of productivity has been a problem with wage incentive plans.

Large pay increases are believed to be one of the reasons why organizations have engaged in risky and ________ behaviour.

After graduating from university, Maria started a new job and immediately began to ask for feedback, advice, and support from supervisors and colleagues.What is Maria doing?

The motivational characteristics associated with work design include

In terms of job design, satisfaction with ________ would not be an example of context satisfaction.

The choice of motivational practices requires a thorough diagnosis of the ________ and the needs and desires of employees.

Flexible work ________ refer to work options that permit flexibility in terms of where and/or when work is completed.

________ costs can be high with a skill-based pay system.

The research evidence shows that management by objectives (MBO)programs result in clear ________ gains.

Which pay system is intentionally designed to motivate groups of employees rather than individual employees?

Both job enrichment and goal setting theory stress the value of performance feedback to employees.

All of the ________ have been found to be positively related to job involvement.

The concept of MBO was developed by management theorist Peter ________.

Wage incentive plans are employed with much greater frequency than merit pay plans.

Flexible work arrangements are work options that permit flexibility in terms of

________ is one of the most commonly used group-oriented incentive systems.

Luke wants a job where he will be able to use many of his skills.What work design characteristic should he be asking about during his job interview?

The objectives of MBO usually involve

Telecommuting is positively related to job performance in part because it increases employees' perceptions of ________.

If your boss has given you a stretch assignment, what does this mean?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

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Exam 6: Motivation in Practice

Restriction of productivity has been a problem with wage incentive plans.

Large pay increases are believed to be one of the reasons why organizations have engaged in risky and ________ behaviour.

After graduating from university, Maria started a new job and immediately began to ask for feedback, advice, and support from supervisors and colleagues.What is Maria doing?

The motivational characteristics associated with work design include

In terms of job design, satisfaction with ________ would not be an example of context satisfaction.

The choice of motivational practices requires a thorough diagnosis of the ________ and the needs and desires of employees.

Flexible work ________ refer to work options that permit flexibility in terms of where and/or when work is completed.

________ costs can be high with a skill-based pay system.

The research evidence shows that management by objectives (MBO)programs result in clear ________ gains.

Which pay system is intentionally designed to motivate groups of employees rather than individual employees?

Both job enrichment and goal setting theory stress the value of performance feedback to employees.

All of the ________ have been found to be positively related to job involvement.

The concept of MBO was developed by management theorist Peter ________.

Wage incentive plans are employed with much greater frequency than merit pay plans.

Flexible work arrangements are work options that permit flexibility in terms of

________ is one of the most commonly used group-oriented incentive systems.

Luke wants a job where he will be able to use many of his skills.What work design characteristic should he be asking about during his job interview?

The objectives of MBO usually involve

Telecommuting is positively related to job performance in part because it increases employees' perceptions of ________.

If your boss has given you a stretch assignment, what does this mean?

Organizational Behaviour and Management

Personality and Learning

Perception, Attribution, and Diversity

Values, Attitudes, and Work Behaviour

Theories of Work Motivation

Groups and Teamwork

Social Influence, Socialization, and Organizational Culture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Power, Politics, and Ethics

Conflict and Stress

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change, Development, and Innovation

Filters