Question 1

A feeling of self-fulfillment is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual intrinsic rewards. 
B)  individual extrinsic rewards. 
C)  systemwide extrinsic rewards. 
D)  systemwide intrinsic rewards. 
A)  individual intrinsic rewards. 
B)  individual extrinsic rewards. 
C)  systemwide extrinsic rewards. 
D)  systemwide intrinsic rewards. A

Question 2

Describe the reinforcement approach to motivation.

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement theory looks at the relationship between behavior and consequences by changing or modifying the follower's on-the-job behavior through reward or punishment.Behavior modification is the name given to a set of techniques by which reinforcement theory is used to modify behavior.Reinforcement is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited to include positive reinforcement.punishment,and extinction.

Question 3

___________refers to an employee involvement program that ties additional pay to improvements in total employee performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Gainsharing 
C)  Profit sharing 
D)  Job enrichment 
A)  Job enlargement 
B)  Gainsharing 
C)  Profit sharing 
D)  Job enrichment B

Question 4

You are the owner of a small business with 10 employees. What methods would you use to motivate them?

Accepted Answer

As the owner of a small business with 10

Question 5

____________________ is Maslow's theory that proposes that humans are motivated by multiple needs and those needs exist in a hierarchical order.

Accepted Answer

Hierarchy

Question 6

____________________: McClelland's theory that proposes that certain types of needs (achievement, affiliation, power) are acquired during an individual's lifetime.

Accepted Answer

Acquired n

Question 7

Motivation refers to the forces that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Equity theory proposes that:

Accepted Answer

A)  people are motivated to seek social equity in rewards they expect for performance. 
B)  if people perceive that their rewards are equal to others, they will be motivated. 
C)  when people perceive they are treated unfairly, motivation will decline. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  people are motivated to seek social equity in rewards they expect for performance. 
B)  if people perceive that their rewards are equal to others, they will be motivated. 
C)  when people perceive they are treated unfairly, motivation will decline. 
D)  all of these choices

Question 9

Organizations can give meaning to work through all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  employee engagement. 
B)  making employees satisfied with work conditions. 
C)  creating a horizontal structure. 
D)  making employees feel valued. 
A)  employee engagement. 
B)  making employees satisfied with work conditions. 
C)  creating a horizontal structure. 
D)  making employees feel valued.

Question 10

Employees in companies with a social mission are highly motivated because of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the extrinsic rewards they get from helping other people. 
B)  the intrinsic rewards they get from helping other people. 
C)  monetary incentives. 
D)  profit-sharing programs they get. 
A)  the extrinsic rewards they get from helping other people. 
B)  the intrinsic rewards they get from helping other people. 
C)  monetary incentives. 
D)  profit-sharing programs they get.

Question 11

When a union wins good pay, members want social and esteem needs met because:

Accepted Answer

A)  low-order needs take priority. 
B)  social and self-esteem needs take priority. 
C)  once a need is satisfied, it declines in importance and the next need is activated. 
D)  both low-order needs take priority and once a need is satisfied, it declines in importance and the next need is activated. 
A)  low-order needs take priority. 
B)  social and self-esteem needs take priority. 
C)  once a need is satisfied, it declines in importance and the next need is activated. 
D)  both low-order needs take priority and once a need is satisfied, it declines in importance and the next need is activated.

Question 12

The most basic human needs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem needs. 
B)  affiliation needs. 
C)  physiological needs. 
D)  safety needs. 
A)  esteem needs. 
B)  affiliation needs. 
C)  physiological needs. 
D)  safety needs.

Question 13

The elements of empowerment include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  information about company performance. 
B)  knowledge and skills. 
C)  individual rewards. 
D)  rewards based on company performance. 
A)  information about company performance. 
B)  knowledge and skills. 
C)  individual rewards. 
D)  rewards based on company performance.

Question 14

One way to enrich a job is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  enlarge it, to extend the responsibility to cover several tasks. 
B)  use reward and punishment. 
C)  use the carrot and stick method. 
D)  focus on an employees lower needs. 
A)  enlarge it, to extend the responsibility to cover several tasks. 
B)  use reward and punishment. 
C)  use the carrot and stick method. 
D)  focus on an employees lower needs.

Question 15

Expectancy Theory suggests that motivation depends on individuals' mental expectations about their ability to perform tasks and receive rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Carrot-and-stick approaches destroy motivation to work as group because of all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  extrinsic rewards create a culture of competition not collaboration. 
B)  each person's success is mutually enjoyed because it benefits the organization. 
C)  employees who are mistrustful and threatened will not perform at their highest level. 
D)  coworkers may seize upon weaknesses to undermine each other and not share solutions. 
A)  extrinsic rewards create a culture of competition not collaboration. 
B)  each person's success is mutually enjoyed because it benefits the organization. 
C)  employees who are mistrustful and threatened will not perform at their highest level. 
D)  coworkers may seize upon weaknesses to undermine each other and not share solutions.

Question 17

People who have a high need for affiliation are:

Accepted Answer

A)  passive and uncritical. 
B)  successful "integrators" who coordinate the work of departments. 
C)  entrepreneurial and innovative. 
D)  associated with the top levels in the organizational hierarchy. 
A)  passive and uncritical. 
B)  successful "integrators" who coordinate the work of departments. 
C)  entrepreneurial and innovative. 
D)  associated with the top levels in the organizational hierarchy.

Question 18

____________________ are the first dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory which involves working conditions, pay, company policies, and interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are the first dimension of Herzberg's...

Question 19

Intrinsic rewards:

Accepted Answer

A)  are the internal satisfaction a person receives by performing a particular action. 
B)  are given by another person, typically a supervisor. 
C)  include pay raises and promotions. 
D)  are given to all people within an organization or a specific department. 
A)  are the internal satisfaction a person receives by performing a particular action. 
B)  are given by another person, typically a supervisor. 
C)  include pay raises and promotions. 
D)  are given to all people within an organization or a specific department.

Question 20

A fully engaged employee is one who is emotionally connected to the organization and actively seeks to serve the mission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A feeling of self-fulfillment is an example of:

Describe the reinforcement approach to motivation.

___________refers to an employee involvement program that ties additional pay to improvements in total employee performance.

You are the owner of a small business with 10 employees. What methods would you use to motivate them?

____________________ is Maslow's theory that proposes that humans are motivated by multiple needs and those needs exist in a hierarchical order.

____________________: McClelland's theory that proposes that certain types of needs (achievement, affiliation, power) are acquired during an individual's lifetime.

Motivation refers to the forces that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Equity theory proposes that:

Organizations can give meaning to work through all EXCEPT:

Employees in companies with a social mission are highly motivated because of:

When a union wins good pay, members want social and esteem needs met because:

The most basic human needs are:

The elements of empowerment include all EXCEPT:

One way to enrich a job is to:

Expectancy Theory suggests that motivation depends on individuals' mental expectations about their ability to perform tasks and receive rewards.

Carrot-and-stick approaches destroy motivation to work as group because of all EXCEPT:

People who have a high need for affiliation are:

____________________ are the first dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory which involves working conditions, pay, company policies, and interpersonal relationships.

Intrinsic rewards:

A fully engaged employee is one who is emotionally connected to the organization and actively seeks to serve the mission.

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the Leader as an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

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Developing Leadership Diversity

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Exam 8: motivation and Empowerment

A feeling of self-fulfillment is an example of:

Describe the reinforcement approach to motivation.

___________refers to an employee involvement program that ties additional pay to improvements in total employee performance.

You are the owner of a small business with 10 employees. What methods would you use to motivate them?

____________________ is Maslow's theory that proposes that humans are motivated by multiple needs and those needs exist in a hierarchical order.

____________________: McClelland's theory that proposes that certain types of needs (achievement, affiliation, power) are acquired during an individual's lifetime.

Motivation refers to the forces that arouse enthusiasm and persistence to pursue a certain course of action.

Equity theory proposes that:

Organizations can give meaning to work through all EXCEPT:

Employees in companies with a social mission are highly motivated because of:

When a union wins good pay, members want social and esteem needs met because:

The most basic human needs are:

The elements of empowerment include all EXCEPT:

One way to enrich a job is to:

Expectancy Theory suggests that motivation depends on individuals' mental expectations about their ability to perform tasks and receive rewards.

Carrot-and-stick approaches destroy motivation to work as group because of all EXCEPT:

People who have a high need for affiliation are:

____________________ are the first dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory which involves working conditions, pay, company policies, and interpersonal relationships.

Intrinsic rewards:

A fully engaged employee is one who is emotionally connected to the organization and actively seeks to serve the mission.

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

contingency Approaches to Leadership

the Leader as an Individual

Leadership Mind and Heart

Courage and Moral Leadership

followership

Leadership Communication

Leading Teams

Developing Leadership Diversity

Leadership Power and Influence

Creating Vision and Strategic Direction

Shaping Culture and Values

Leading Change

Filters