Question 1

What type of individual is an employee who does not show concern over a colleague's larger bonus?

Accepted Answer

A)  an equitable individual 
B)  an entitled individual 
C)  an equity-sensitive individual 
D)  a Benevolent 
A)  an equitable individual 
B)  an entitled individual 
C)  an equity-sensitive individual 
D)  a Benevolent D

Question 2

According to the textbook,what is a requirement for goal-setting theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic rewards 
B)  moral maturity 
C)  autonomous workforce 
D)  employee commitment 
A)  extrinsic rewards 
B)  moral maturity 
C)  autonomous workforce 
D)  employee commitment D

Question 3

What is the term for the importance and value placed on a reward in expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumentality 
B)  valence 
C)  need satisfaction 
D)  likelihood 
A)  instrumentality 
B)  valence 
C)  need satisfaction 
D)  likelihood B

Question 4

What need applies to wanting to be successful in your job?

Accepted Answer

A)  security 
B)  achievement 
C)  affiliation 
D)  power and dominance 
A)  security 
B)  achievement 
C)  affiliation 
D)  power and dominance

Question 5

An important revision to Adams's original equity theory involves individual preferences for equity.Which of the following applies to an equity-sensitive individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  uncomfortable with an equity ratio less than that of a comparison other 
B)  uncomfortable with an equity ratio greater than that of a comparison other 
C)  comfortable with an equity ratio less than that of a comparison other 
D)  comfortable with an equity ratio equal to that of a comparison other 
A)  uncomfortable with an equity ratio less than that of a comparison other 
B)  uncomfortable with an equity ratio greater than that of a comparison other 
C)  comfortable with an equity ratio less than that of a comparison other 
D)  comfortable with an equity ratio equal to that of a comparison other

Question 6

What is a valid conclusion regarding Herzberg's two-factor theory and an employee's desire to excel on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hygiene factors are of critical value. 
B)  Motivation factors are not necessarily essential. 
C)  Both motivational and hygiene factors are essential. 
D)  Hygiene factors are of some importance up to a threshold level. 
A)  Hygiene factors are of critical value. 
B)  Motivation factors are not necessarily essential. 
C)  Both motivational and hygiene factors are essential. 
D)  Hygiene factors are of some importance up to a threshold level.

Question 7

You own and operate a small business that employs 25 people.You are considering cancelling extended health and hospitalization insurance for your employees because of increasing costs.If you do cancel these benefits,which need will become of greater concern to your employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  safety and security 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  affiliation 
D)  self-actualization 
A)  safety and security 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  affiliation 
D)  self-actualization

Question 8

What is a relationship between Alderfer's growth category and Maslow's need hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

A)  safety and security 
B)  self-esteem and self-actualization 
C)  interpersonal esteem 
D)  social 
A)  safety and security 
B)  self-esteem and self-actualization 
C)  interpersonal esteem 
D)  social

Question 9

Process theories identify internal factors,typically deficiencies that influence motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to expectancy theory,what is the probable employee reaction in the case of repeated failure when the likelihood of reward has dropped?

Accepted Answer

A)  reducing effort 
B)  increasing input 
C)  increasing effort 
D)  raising outcome valence 
A)  reducing effort 
B)  increasing input 
C)  increasing effort 
D)  raising outcome valence

Question 11

Alderfer's growth need,McClelland's need for achievement,and Maslow's self-actualization are similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What factor is commonly used to motivate Olympic athletes?

Accepted Answer

A)  extra training rewards 
B)  recognition rewards 
C)  cash rewards 
D)  patriotism rewards 
A)  extra training rewards 
B)  recognition rewards 
C)  cash rewards 
D)  patriotism rewards

Question 13

Is McGregor's Theory Y more appropriate given today's issues of managing organizational behaviour? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Yes.Employee empowerment,participative m

Question 14

Hygiene factors are key motivators in New Zealand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Josh is comfortable with an equity ratio greater than Dan,even though they perform the same job,work the same hours,and their work effort is very similar.According to revisions in equity theory,which statement exemplifies Josh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Josh is an Entitled. 
B)  Josh is a Giver. 
C)  Josh is a Benevolent. 
D)  Josh lacks loyalty. 
A)  Josh is an Entitled. 
B)  Josh is a Giver. 
C)  Josh is a Benevolent. 
D)  Josh lacks loyalty.

Question 16

McGregor's Theory Y states that people are by nature resistant to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The key constructs in the expectancy theory of motivation are the valence of an outcome,expectancy,and equity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Who is credited with creating the Protestant ethic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  John Calvin 
D)  Max Weber 
A)  Adam Smith 
B)  Sigmund Freud 
C)  John Calvin 
D)  Max Weber

Question 19

Match the following:
-Theory X

Accepted Answer

A) Basic needs for food and water 
B) The assumption that people naturally resist change 
C) Fulfillment of potential 
D) Feeling of self-worth 
E) Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs 
A) Basic needs for food and water 
B) The assumption that people naturally resist change 
C) Fulfillment of potential 
D) Feeling of self-worth 
E) Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs

Question 20

The work an employee does is considered as job satisfaction in Hertzberg's theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What type of individual is an employee who does not show concern over a colleague's larger bonus?

According to the textbook,what is a requirement for goal-setting theory?

What is the term for the importance and value placed on a reward in expectancy theory?

What need applies to wanting to be successful in your job?

An important revision to Adams's original equity theory involves individual preferences for equity.Which of the following applies to an equity-sensitive individual?

What is a valid conclusion regarding Herzberg's two-factor theory and an employee's desire to excel on the job?

You own and operate a small business that employs 25 people.You are considering cancelling extended health and hospitalization insurance for your employees because of increasing costs.If you do cancel these benefits,which need will become of greater concern to your employees?

What is a relationship between Alderfer's growth category and Maslow's need hierarchy?

Process theories identify internal factors,typically deficiencies that influence motivation.

According to expectancy theory,what is the probable employee reaction in the case of repeated failure when the likelihood of reward has dropped?

Alderfer's growth need,McClelland's need for achievement,and Maslow's self-actualization are similar.

What factor is commonly used to motivate Olympic athletes?

Is McGregor's Theory Y more appropriate given today's issues of managing organizational behaviour? Explain.

Hygiene factors are key motivators in New Zealand.

Josh is comfortable with an equity ratio greater than Dan,even though they perform the same job,work the same hours,and their work effort is very similar.According to revisions in equity theory,which statement exemplifies Josh?

McGregor's Theory Y states that people are by nature resistant to change.

The key constructs in the expectancy theory of motivation are the valence of an outcome,expectancy,and equity.

Who is credited with creating the Protestant ethic?

Match the following: -Theory X

The work an employee does is considered as job satisfaction in Hertzberg's theory.

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Exam 5: Motivation at Work

What type of individual is an employee who does not show concern over a colleague's larger bonus?

According to the textbook,what is a requirement for goal-setting theory?

What is the term for the importance and value placed on a reward in expectancy theory?

What need applies to wanting to be successful in your job?

An important revision to Adams's original equity theory involves individual preferences for equity.Which of the following applies to an equity-sensitive individual?

What is a valid conclusion regarding Herzberg's two-factor theory and an employee's desire to excel on the job?

You own and operate a small business that employs 25 people.You are considering cancelling extended health and hospitalization insurance for your employees because of increasing costs.If you do cancel these benefits,which need will become of greater concern to your employees?

What is a relationship between Alderfer's growth category and Maslow's need hierarchy?

Process theories identify internal factors,typically deficiencies that influence motivation.

According to expectancy theory,what is the probable employee reaction in the case of repeated failure when the likelihood of reward has dropped?

Alderfer's growth need,McClelland's need for achievement,and Maslow's self-actualization are similar.

What factor is commonly used to motivate Olympic athletes?

Is McGregor's Theory Y more appropriate given today's issues of managing organizational behaviour? Explain.

Hygiene factors are key motivators in New Zealand.

Josh is comfortable with an equity ratio greater than Dan,even though they perform the same job,work the same hours,and their work effort is very similar.According to revisions in equity theory,which statement exemplifies Josh?

McGregor's Theory Y states that people are by nature resistant to change.

The key constructs in the expectancy theory of motivation are the valence of an outcome,expectancy,and equity.

Who is credited with creating the Protestant ethic?

Match the following: -Theory X

The work an employee does is considered as job satisfaction in Hertzberg's theory.

Organizational Behaviour and Opportunity

Organizational Challenges for Individuals

Personality,perception,and Attribution

Attitudes,emotions,and Ethics

Learning and Performance Management

Stress and Well-Being at Work

Communication

Work Teams and Groups

Decision Making by Individuals and Groups

Power and Political Behaviour

Leadership and Followership

Conflict and Negotiation

Jobs and the Design of Work

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture

Managing Change

Career Management

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