Question 1

Studies point to wages as the primary influence over worker motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An example of a fixed ratio schedule would be giving an employee a sales commission every time he makes a sale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Whether a person believes that high levels of effort will lead to desired outcomes is a perception labeled expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Physiological needs refer to the need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Air, food, and water 
B)  Safety from danger, pain, and an uncertain future 
C)  The bond with other human beings, to be loved and form lasting attachments 
D)  Respected by one's peers, feeling important and being appreciated 
A)  Air, food, and water 
B)  Safety from danger, pain, and an uncertain future 
C)  The bond with other human beings, to be loved and form lasting attachments 
D)  Respected by one's peers, feeling important and being appreciated

Question 5

In order to influence their instrumentality perceptions, managers may train their employees, or hire people who are qualified for the jobs in question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How is Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory depicted and what does it represent?

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs th

Question 7

Describe job crafting.

Accepted Answer

Job crafting is a recent approach to job

Question 8

Self-actualization refers to the desire to be respected by one's peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

__________ theory of Clayton Alderfer is a modification of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ theory of Clayton Alderfer is a...

Question 10

What are inputs and outputs in the equity theory?

Accepted Answer

Inputs are the contributions t

Question 11

Providing promotion opportunities at work, recognizing a person's accomplishments verbally or through more formal reward systems, job titles that communicate to the employee that one achieved high status within the organization are among the ways of satisfying:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological needs 
B)  Esteem needs 
C)  Safety needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs 
A)  Physiological needs 
B)  Esteem needs 
C)  Safety needs 
D)  Self-actualization needs

Question 12

The degree to which a person completes a piece of work from start to finish is referred to as __________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which a person completes...

Question 13

Motivation is the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

________________ theory argues that individual motivation to put forth more or less effort is determined by a rational calculation of three questions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________________ theory argues that individual motivation to...

Question 15

The mere presence of feedback is sufficient for employees to feel motivated to perform better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

______________ occurs when a behavior ceases as a result of receiving no reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ occurs when a behavior ceases as...

Question 17

An employee who is trying to satisfy her safety needs may feel gratified when her supervisor praises her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Maslow's hierarchy is a ____________ way of thinking about the different needs employees may have at any given point and explains different reactions they may have to similar treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maslow's hierarchy is a ____________ way of...

Question 19

Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and therefore it is considered to be a distributive justice theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and...

Question 20

Employees care about procedural justice for the organizational decisions including all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Layoffs 
B)  Employee selection 
C)  Pay decisions 
D)  Employee respect 
A)  Layoffs 
B)  Employee selection 
C)  Pay decisions 
D)  Employee respect

Studies point to wages as the primary influence over worker motivation.

An example of a fixed ratio schedule would be giving an employee a sales commission every time he makes a sale.

Whether a person believes that high levels of effort will lead to desired outcomes is a perception labeled expectancy.

Physiological needs refer to the need for:

In order to influence their instrumentality perceptions, managers may train their employees, or hire people who are qualified for the jobs in question.

How is Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory depicted and what does it represent?

Describe job crafting.

Self-actualization refers to the desire to be respected by one's peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.

__________ theory of Clayton Alderfer is a modification of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

What are inputs and outputs in the equity theory?

Providing promotion opportunities at work, recognizing a person's accomplishments verbally or through more formal reward systems, job titles that communicate to the employee that one achieved high status within the organization are among the ways of satisfying:

The degree to which a person completes a piece of work from start to finish is referred to as __________________.

Motivation is the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior.

________________ theory argues that individual motivation to put forth more or less effort is determined by a rational calculation of three questions.

The mere presence of feedback is sufficient for employees to feel motivated to perform better.

______________ occurs when a behavior ceases as a result of receiving no reinforcement.

An employee who is trying to satisfy her safety needs may feel gratified when her supervisor praises her.

Maslow's hierarchy is a ____________ way of thinking about the different needs employees may have at any given point and explains different reactions they may have to similar treatment.

Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and therefore it is considered to be a distributive justice theory.

Employees care about procedural justice for the organizational decisions including all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Studies point to wages as the primary influence over worker motivation.

An example of a fixed ratio schedule would be giving an employee a sales commission every time he makes a sale.

Whether a person believes that high levels of effort will lead to desired outcomes is a perception labeled expectancy.

Physiological needs refer to the need for:

In order to influence their instrumentality perceptions, managers may train their employees, or hire people who are qualified for the jobs in question.

How is Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory depicted and what does it represent?

Describe job crafting.

Self-actualization refers to the desire to be respected by one's peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.

__________ theory of Clayton Alderfer is a modification of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

What are inputs and outputs in the equity theory?

Providing promotion opportunities at work, recognizing a person's accomplishments verbally or through more formal reward systems, job titles that communicate to the employee that one achieved high status within the organization are among the ways of satisfying:

The degree to which a person completes a piece of work from start to finish is referred to as __________________.

Motivation is the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior.

________________ theory argues that individual motivation to put forth more or less effort is determined by a rational calculation of three questions.

The mere presence of feedback is sufficient for employees to feel motivated to perform better.

______________ occurs when a behavior ceases as a result of receiving no reinforcement.

An employee who is trying to satisfy her safety needs may feel gratified when her supervisor praises her.

Maslow's hierarchy is a ____________ way of thinking about the different needs employees may have at any given point and explains different reactions they may have to similar treatment.

Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and therefore it is considered to be a distributive justice theory.

Employees care about procedural justice for the organizational decisions including all of the following EXCEPT:

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