Question 1

Explain how participative management can enhance skill variety, task identity, and autonomy as described in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

Accepted Answer

Skill variety, the degree to which a job

Question 2

Job design is defined as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A) degree to which the job rewards competence 
B) way the elements in a job are organized 
C) degree to which the job contributes to profit margins 
D) degree of decision-making power with the immediate superiors 
E) way the job is evaluated in terms of its relative worth to other jobs 
A) degree to which the job rewards competence 
B) way the elements in a job are organized 
C) degree to which the job contributes to profit margins 
D) degree of decision-making power with the immediate superiors 
E) way the job is evaluated in terms of its relative worth to other jobs

Question 3

An advantage of the ________ plan is that because benefits accrue to groups of workers, high-performing workers pressure weaker performers to work harder, improving performance for the group as a whole.

Accepted Answer

A) modular 
B) gainsharing 
C) skill-based pay 
D) flexible benefits 
E) profit sharing 
A) modular 
B) gainsharing 
C) skill-based pay 
D) flexible benefits 
E) profit sharing

Question 4

Which of the following is Theory X consistent with?

Accepted Answer

A) the autocratic style of managing people 
B) the principles of participative management 
C) the vertical enhancement of jobs to enhance autonomy 
D) the use of recognition and achievements to motivate employees 
E) the reduced need of supervision and direction from managers 
A) the autocratic style of managing people 
B) the principles of participative management 
C) the vertical enhancement of jobs to enhance autonomy 
D) the use of recognition and achievements to motivate employees 
E) the reduced need of supervision and direction from managers

Question 5

Differentiate between bonuses and gainsharing plans.

Accepted Answer

Bonuses represent a pay plan that reward

Question 6

The job characteristics model describes five dimensions of a job. A job can be enriched by modifying one or more of these five dimensions. Which of the following methods of job enrichment involves modifying skill variety and task identity dimensions of a job?

Accepted Answer

A) combining tasks 
B) forming natural work units 
C) establishing client relationships 
D) expanding jobs vertically 
E) opening feedback channels 
A) combining tasks 
B) forming natural work units 
C) establishing client relationships 
D) expanding jobs vertically 
E) opening feedback channels

Question 7

________ is a participative process that uses employees' input to increase their commitment to the organization's success.

Accepted Answer

A) Job enrichment 
B) Employee involvement 
C) Vertical integration 
D) Groupshifting 
E) Job sharing 
A) Job enrichment 
B) Employee involvement 
C) Vertical integration 
D) Groupshifting 
E) Job sharing

Question 8

John Dunker is one of the best firefighters in his squad, and he recently received an award for his outstanding performance. From this information, it may be concluded that John's job has low task significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is job enrichment? Describe various methods of job enrichment based on the job characteristics model.

Accepted Answer

Job enrichment expands jobs by increasin

Question 10

For employee stock ownership plans to be effective in improving performance, they must ________.

Accepted Answer

A) be based solely on productivity like gainsharing plans 
B) be implemented such that employees psychologically experience ownership 
C) be determined on the basis of performance appraisals and recent performance 
D) be planned such that they are unaffected by company profitability 
E) be based on the market compensation philosophy 
A) be based solely on productivity like gainsharing plans 
B) be implemented such that employees psychologically experience ownership 
C) be determined on the basis of performance appraisals and recent performance 
D) be planned such that they are unaffected by company profitability 
E) be based on the market compensation philosophy

Question 11

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model can be combined into a single predictive index called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) extrinsic motivation score 
B) personal outcome score 
C) job diagnostic score 
D) motivating potential score 
E) potential development score 
A) extrinsic motivation score 
B) personal outcome score 
C) job diagnostic score 
D) motivating potential score 
E) potential development score

Explain how participative management can enhance skill variety, task identity, and autonomy as described in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

Job design is defined as the ________.

An advantage of the ________ plan is that because benefits accrue to groups of workers, high-performing workers pressure weaker performers to work harder, improving performance for the group as a whole.

Which of the following is Theory X consistent with?

Differentiate between bonuses and gainsharing plans.

The job characteristics model describes five dimensions of a job. A job can be enriched by modifying one or more of these five dimensions. Which of the following methods of job enrichment involves modifying skill variety and task identity dimensions of a job?

________ is a participative process that uses employees' input to increase their commitment to the organization's success.

John Dunker is one of the best firefighters in his squad, and he recently received an award for his outstanding performance. From this information, it may be concluded that John's job has low task significance.

What is job enrichment? Describe various methods of job enrichment based on the job characteristics model.

For employee stock ownership plans to be effective in improving performance, they must ________.

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model can be combined into a single predictive index called ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

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

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Exam 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Explain how participative management can enhance skill variety, task identity, and autonomy as described in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

Job design is defined as the ________.

An advantage of the ________ plan is that because benefits accrue to groups of workers, high-performing workers pressure weaker performers to work harder, improving performance for the group as a whole.

Which of the following is Theory X consistent with?

Differentiate between bonuses and gainsharing plans.

The job characteristics model describes five dimensions of a job. A job can be enriched by modifying one or more of these five dimensions. Which of the following methods of job enrichment involves modifying skill variety and task identity dimensions of a job?

________ is a participative process that uses employees' input to increase their commitment to the organization's success.

John Dunker is one of the best firefighters in his squad, and he recently received an award for his outstanding performance. From this information, it may be concluded that John's job has low task significance.

What is job enrichment? Describe various methods of job enrichment based on the job characteristics model.

For employee stock ownership plans to be effective in improving performance, they must ________.

The core dimensions of the job characteristics model can be combined into a single predictive index called ________.

What Is Organizational Behavior?

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

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