Question 1

How does autonomy on the job increase motivation?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy increases motivation at work because workers are less likely to adopt a "this is not my job" attitude and instead be proactive and creative. Giving employees autonomy is also a great way to train them on the job.

Question 2

Need for power is viewed as important for effectiveness in managerial and leadership positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

_______________ refers to expanding the tasks performed by employees to add more variety.

Accepted Answer

Job enlargement

Question 4

The theory based on the work of Pavlov in behavior conditioning, and the later work of Skinner on operant conditioning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity theory 
B)  Reinforcement theory 
C)  Scientific management 
D)  Acquired needs theory 
A)  Equity theory 
B)  Reinforcement theory 
C)  Scientific management 
D)  Acquired needs theory

Question 5

Positive reinforcement involves making sure that behavior is met with removal of negative consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having the skills and knowledge required to...

Question 7

Maslow's theory is based on a simple premise: human beings have needs that are _______________ ranked.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maslow's theory is based on a simple...

Question 8

Job specialization is efficient in terms of automation and standardization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to the reinforcement theory, behavior is a function of its consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Need-based theories describe motivated behavior as team efforts to meet needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The implication of the ERG theory is that we need to recognize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  The multiple needs that may be driving an individual at a given point 
B)  Understand group behaviors 
C)  Job design is critical to motivation 
D)  How to reward employees better 
A)  The multiple needs that may be driving an individual at a given point 
B)  Understand group behaviors 
C)  Job design is critical to motivation 
D)  How to reward employees better

Question 12

The perception labeled "instrumentality" is a result of asking oneself:

Accepted Answer

A)  Am I trained to do the job? 
B)  Will my effort lead to high performance? 
C)  Will performance lead to outcomes? 
D)  Do I find outcomes desirable? 
A)  Am I trained to do the job? 
B)  Will my effort lead to high performance? 
C)  Will performance lead to outcomes? 
D)  Do I find outcomes desirable?

Question 13

Equity perceptions develop as a result of a subjective process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Job design is one of the many organizational design decisions managers must make when engaged in the POLC function of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Planning 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Leading 
D)  Controlling 
A)  Planning 
B)  Organizing 
C)  Leading 
D)  Controlling

Question 15

Low expectancy may be because employees may feel that something other than effort predicts performance, such as political behaviors on the part of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The most basic of Maslow's needs are _______________ needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most basic of Maslow's needs are...

Question 17

Three types of fairness theories include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual fairness 
B)  Personal justice 
C)  Distributive justice 
D)  Universal justice 
A)  Individual fairness 
B)  Personal justice 
C)  Distributive justice 
D)  Universal justice

Question 18

An employee who is trying to satisfy his social needs may resent being praised by upper management in front of peers if the praise sets him apart from the rest of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to the acquired needs theory, individuals acquire three types of needs as a result of their life experiences. This includes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need for recognition 
B)  Need for security 
C)  Need for career advancement 
D)  Need for power 
A)  Need for recognition 
B)  Need for security 
C)  Need for career advancement 
D)  Need for power

Question 20

Among the need-based approaches to motivation, the ERG theory states that individuals acquire three types of needs as a result of their life experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How does autonomy on the job increase motivation?

Need for power is viewed as important for effectiveness in managerial and leadership positions.

_______________ refers to expanding the tasks performed by employees to add more variety.

The theory based on the work of Pavlov in behavior conditioning, and the later work of Skinner on operant conditioning is:

Positive reinforcement involves making sure that behavior is met with removal of negative consequences.

Having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job is called _____________.

Maslow's theory is based on a simple premise: human beings have needs that are _______________ ranked.

Job specialization is efficient in terms of automation and standardization.

According to the reinforcement theory, behavior is a function of its consequences.

Need-based theories describe motivated behavior as team efforts to meet needs.

The implication of the ERG theory is that we need to recognize which of the following?

The perception labeled "instrumentality" is a result of asking oneself:

Equity perceptions develop as a result of a subjective process.

Job design is one of the many organizational design decisions managers must make when engaged in the POLC function of:

Low expectancy may be because employees may feel that something other than effort predicts performance, such as political behaviors on the part of employees.

The most basic of Maslow's needs are _______________ needs.

Three types of fairness theories include which of the following?

An employee who is trying to satisfy his social needs may resent being praised by upper management in front of peers if the praise sets him apart from the rest of the group.

According to the acquired needs theory, individuals acquire three types of needs as a result of their life experiences. This includes which of the following?

Among the need-based approaches to motivation, the ERG theory states that individuals acquire three types of needs as a result of their life experiences.

Introduction to Principles of Management

History, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Motivating Employees

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Leading People and Organizations

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structure and Change

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Goals and Objectives

Strategic Human Resource Management

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Exam 13: The Essentials of Control

How does autonomy on the job increase motivation?

Need for power is viewed as important for effectiveness in managerial and leadership positions.

_______________ refers to expanding the tasks performed by employees to add more variety.

The theory based on the work of Pavlov in behavior conditioning, and the later work of Skinner on operant conditioning is:

Positive reinforcement involves making sure that behavior is met with removal of negative consequences.

Having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job is called _____________.

Maslow's theory is based on a simple premise: human beings have needs that are _______________ ranked.

Job specialization is efficient in terms of automation and standardization.

According to the reinforcement theory, behavior is a function of its consequences.

Need-based theories describe motivated behavior as team efforts to meet needs.

The implication of the ERG theory is that we need to recognize which of the following?

The perception labeled "instrumentality" is a result of asking oneself:

Equity perceptions develop as a result of a subjective process.

Job design is one of the many organizational design decisions managers must make when engaged in the POLC function of:

Low expectancy may be because employees may feel that something other than effort predicts performance, such as political behaviors on the part of employees.

The most basic of Maslow's needs are _______________ needs.

Three types of fairness theories include which of the following?

An employee who is trying to satisfy his social needs may resent being praised by upper management in front of peers if the praise sets him apart from the rest of the group.

According to the acquired needs theory, individuals acquire three types of needs as a result of their life experiences. This includes which of the following?

Among the need-based approaches to motivation, the ERG theory states that individuals acquire three types of needs as a result of their life experiences.

Introduction to Principles of Management

History, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Motivating Employees

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Leading People and Organizations

Organizational Culture

Organizational Structure and Change

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

Goals and Objectives

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters