Question 1

Explain how a manager motivates employees with reference to Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Accepted Answer

According to Herzberg, the factors that

Question 2

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong, then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization 
B) security 
C) social 
D) esteem 
E) growth 
A) self-actualization 
B) security 
C) social 
D) esteem 
E) growth

Question 3

Rachel's parents used to pay her an allowance every week to feed the cats and to do a few other chores around the house. However, once her mother lost her job, her parents stopped giving her an allowance. Although Rachel quit making her bed every morning, she still continued to feed the cats. Which of the following best explains why Rachel continues to feed the cats?

Accepted Answer

A) Without the extrinsic reward, the task itself is eliminated. 
B) With the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
C) Without the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
D) Without the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
E) With the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
A) Without the extrinsic reward, the task itself is eliminated. 
B) With the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
C) Without the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation. 
D) Without the extrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on internal motivation. 
E) With the intrinsic reward, the execution of the task relies on external motivation.

Question 4

According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. The referent comparison known as other-inside refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an employee's experiences in a different position inside the employee's current organization 
B) an employee's experiences in a different position outside the employee's current organization 
C) another individual or group of individuals inside the employee's organization 
D) an employee's experiences in a similar position outside the employee's current organization 
E) another individual or group of individuals outside the employee's organization 
A) an employee's experiences in a different position inside the employee's current organization 
B) an employee's experiences in a different position outside the employee's current organization 
C) another individual or group of individuals inside the employee's organization 
D) an employee's experiences in a similar position outside the employee's current organization 
E) another individual or group of individuals outside the employee's organization

Question 5

According to Herzberg, the opposite of "satisfaction" is "dissatisfaction."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

Accepted Answer

A) goals have long time frames for completion 
B) tasks are complex rather than simple 
C) tasks are novel rather than well learned 
D) goals are easy rather than difficult 
E) tasks are independent rather than interdependent 
A) goals have long time frames for completion 
B) tasks are complex rather than simple 
C) tasks are novel rather than well learned 
D) goals are easy rather than difficult 
E) tasks are independent rather than interdependent

Question 7

Jim is a salaried employee whose job is to develop content for online Web sites. He discovers that he is paid substantially more than his colleagues even though their jobs and levels of performance are very similar. According to the equity theory, what impact is this discovery most likely to have on his behavior and performance?

Accepted Answer

A) He will reduce the amount of work that he does on a daily basis. 
B) He will compare his earnings to those of another group of employees. 
C) He will increase his productivity and/or the overall quality of his work. 
D) He will seek a position within the company commensurate with his pay. 
E) He will begin to look for a position outside of the company. 
A) He will reduce the amount of work that he does on a daily basis. 
B) He will compare his earnings to those of another group of employees. 
C) He will increase his productivity and/or the overall quality of his work. 
D) He will seek a position within the company commensurate with his pay. 
E) He will begin to look for a position outside of the company.

Question 8

Briefly explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs hypothesized

Question 9

According to the two-factor theory, ________.

Accepted Answer

A) there exists a hierarchy of needs within every human being, and as each need is satisfied, the next one becomes dominant 
B) most employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it 
C) employees view work as being as natural as rest or play, and therefore learn to accept, and even seek, responsibility 
D) the aspects that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction 
E) achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain motivation 
A) there exists a hierarchy of needs within every human being, and as each need is satisfied, the next one becomes dominant 
B) most employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it 
C) employees view work as being as natural as rest or play, and therefore learn to accept, and even seek, responsibility 
D) the aspects that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction 
E) achievement, power, and affiliation are three important needs that help explain motivation

Question 10

Which of the following ways of increasing self-efficacy is generally used by motivational speakers?

Accepted Answer

A) arousal 
B) enactive mastery 
C) focused training 
D) vicarious modeling 
E) verbal persuasion 
A) arousal 
B) enactive mastery 
C) focused training 
D) vicarious modeling 
E) verbal persuasion

Explain how a manager motivates employees with reference to Herzberg's two-factor theory.

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong, then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. The referent comparison known as other-inside refers to ________.

According to Herzberg, the opposite of "satisfaction" is "dissatisfaction."

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

Briefly explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

According to the two-factor theory, ________.

Which of the following ways of increasing self-efficacy is generally used by motivational speakers?

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Diversity in Organizations

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Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

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Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

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Exam 7: Motivation Concepts

Explain how a manager motivates employees with reference to Herzberg's two-factor theory.

If we consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs in the context of Japan, Greece, and Mexico, where uncertainty-avoidance characteristics are strong, then ________ needs would be on top of the hierarchy.

According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. The referent comparison known as other-inside refers to ________.

According to Herzberg, the opposite of "satisfaction" is "dissatisfaction."

According to goal-setting theory, goals are more likely to have a stronger impact on performance when ________.

Briefly explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

According to the two-factor theory, ________.

Which of the following ways of increasing self-efficacy is generally used by motivational speakers?

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organization Structure

Organizational Culture

Human Resource Policies and Practices

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters