Question 1

Briefly describe the concept of a thriving workforce.

Accepted Answer

A thriving workforce is one in which peo

Question 2

Immediate praise for an employee who arrives on time increases the likelihood of punctuality. This is an example of  _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  expectancy 
A)  extinction 
B)  punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  expectancy

Question 3

Job enrichment is a program that links at least a portion of employees' pay on the amount of skills they  possess.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employee engagement means that people:

Accepted Answer

A)  are unable to share power. 
B)  feel a sense of belonging to the organization. 
C)  look for solutions to improve working conditions. 
D)  are delegated authority. 
A)  are unable to share power. 
B)  feel a sense of belonging to the organization. 
C)  look for solutions to improve working conditions. 
D)  are delegated authority.

Question 5

Empowerment refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the value of outcomes to the individual. 
B)  satisfaction with work conditions. 
C)  the delegation of authority to subordinates in the organization. 
D)  incorporation of high-level motivators. 
A)  the value of outcomes to the individual. 
B)  satisfaction with work conditions. 
C)  the delegation of authority to subordinates in the organization. 
D)  incorporation of high-level motivators.

Question 6

Describe the reinforcement perspective on motivation.

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement theory simply looks at the

Question 7

_____ are internal satisfactions a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ are internal satisfactions a person receives...

Question 8

The ______ approach to motivation strives to motivate people by providing them with the opportunity to satisfy higher needs and become intrinsically rewarded.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ approach to motivation strives to...

Question 9

How can an employer create a thriving workplace?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use positive extrinsic rewards. 
B)  Make the workplace a positive environment. 
C)  Let everyone manage themselves. 
D)  Provide regular feedback on performance and progress. 
A)  Use positive extrinsic rewards. 
B)  Make the workplace a positive environment. 
C)  Let everyone manage themselves. 
D)  Provide regular feedback on performance and progress.

Question 10

Why is it important for leaders to understand motivation?

Accepted Answer

Employee motivation affects productivity

Question 11

_____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory, involves job satisfaction and meeting higher-level needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor...

Question 12

Which of the following is an element that must be in place before employees can be truly empowered to perform their jobs effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information about employees' salary 
B)  Knowledge and skills 
C)  A centralized organizational hierarchy 
D)  A fixed chain of command 
A)  Information about employees' salary 
B)  Knowledge and skills 
C)  A centralized organizational hierarchy 
D)  A fixed chain of command

Question 13

Describe the needs-based theories of motivation.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. Needs-based theories

Question 14

Employees in companies that have a social mission are typically highly motivated because:

Accepted Answer

A)  they want to avoid punishments and negative consequences. 
B)  they get intrinsic rewards. 
C)  they are given monetary incentives. 
D)  their lower needs are fulfilled. 
A)  they want to avoid punishments and negative consequences. 
B)  they get intrinsic rewards. 
C)  they are given monetary incentives. 
D)  their lower needs are fulfilled.

Question 15

Employee motivation rarely affects productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Intrinsic rewards:

Accepted Answer

A)  come from the satisfaction received by performing a particular action. 
B)  are given by another person, typically a supervisor. 
C)  include pay raises and promotions. 
D)  appeal to the "lower" needs of individuals. 
A)  come from the satisfaction received by performing a particular action. 
B)  are given by another person, typically a supervisor. 
C)  include pay raises and promotions. 
D)  appeal to the "lower" needs of individuals.

Question 17

Adele's company competes with several larger companies for workers. To attract workers, Adele wants to apply the job characteristics model to enrich jobs. Which of the following actions should she take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase salaries. 
B)  Buy better equipment than her competitors have. 
C)  Establish task identities. 
D)  Set high quality standards that all workers must meet. 
A)  Increase salaries. 
B)  Buy better equipment than her competitors have. 
C)  Establish task identities. 
D)  Set high quality standards that all workers must meet.

Question 18

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, the need for fringe benefits is an example of _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  esteem 
B)  belongingness 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  safety 
A)  esteem 
B)  belongingness 
C)  self-actualization 
D)  safety

Question 19

Which of the following theories of motivation is associated with the work of Victor Vroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acquired needs theory 
B)  Two-factor theory 
C)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  Expectancy theory 
A)  Acquired needs theory 
B)  Two-factor theory 
C)  Hierarchy of needs theory 
D)  Expectancy theory

Question 20

Expectancy theory proposes that people are motivated to seek social equity in the rewards they receive for performance .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Briefly describe the concept of a thriving workforce.

Immediate praise for an employee who arrives on time increases the likelihood of punctuality. This is an example of _____.

Job enrichment is a program that links at least a portion of employees' pay on the amount of skills they possess.

Employee engagement means that people:

Empowerment refers to:

Describe the reinforcement perspective on motivation.

_____ are internal satisfactions a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

The ______ approach to motivation strives to motivate people by providing them with the opportunity to satisfy higher needs and become intrinsically rewarded.

How can an employer create a thriving workplace?

Why is it important for leaders to understand motivation?

_____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory, involves job satisfaction and meeting higher-level needs.

Which of the following is an element that must be in place before employees can be truly empowered to perform their jobs effectively?

Describe the needs-based theories of motivation.

Employees in companies that have a social mission are typically highly motivated because:

Employee motivation rarely affects productivity.

Intrinsic rewards:

Adele's company competes with several larger companies for workers. To attract workers, Adele wants to apply the job characteristics model to enrich jobs. Which of the following actions should she take?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, the need for fringe benefits is an example of _____ needs.

Which of the following theories of motivation is associated with the work of Victor Vroom?

Expectancy theory proposes that people are motivated to seek social equity in the rewards they receive for performance .

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Exam 8: Motivation and Empowerment

Briefly describe the concept of a thriving workforce.

Immediate praise for an employee who arrives on time increases the likelihood of punctuality. This is an example of _____.

Job enrichment is a program that links at least a portion of employees' pay on the amount of skills they possess.

Employee engagement means that people:

Empowerment refers to:

Describe the reinforcement perspective on motivation.

_____ are internal satisfactions a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

The ______ approach to motivation strives to motivate people by providing them with the opportunity to satisfy higher needs and become intrinsically rewarded.

How can an employer create a thriving workplace?

Why is it important for leaders to understand motivation?

_____, the second dimension of Herzberg's two-factor theory, involves job satisfaction and meeting higher-level needs.

Which of the following is an element that must be in place before employees can be truly empowered to perform their jobs effectively?

Describe the needs-based theories of motivation.

Employees in companies that have a social mission are typically highly motivated because:

Employee motivation rarely affects productivity.

Intrinsic rewards:

Adele's company competes with several larger companies for workers. To attract workers, Adele wants to apply the job characteristics model to enrich jobs. Which of the following actions should she take?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, the need for fringe benefits is an example of _____ needs.

Which of the following theories of motivation is associated with the work of Victor Vroom?

Expectancy theory proposes that people are motivated to seek social equity in the rewards they receive for performance .

What Does It Mean to Be a Leader

Traits Behaviors and Relationships

Contingency Approaches to Leadership

The Leader As Individual

Leadership Mind and Emotion

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