Question 1

The Porter-Lawler expectancy model of work motivation argues that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived effort reward probability and the value of the reward precedes performance accomplishment, rewards and perceived equitable rewards. 
B)  the valence of reward leads to the magnitude of job satisfaction. 
C)  in order to achieve satisfaction, five levels of motivation need to be accomplished. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  perceived effort reward probability and the value of the reward precedes performance accomplishment, rewards and perceived equitable rewards. 
B)  the valence of reward leads to the magnitude of job satisfaction. 
C)  in order to achieve satisfaction, five levels of motivation need to be accomplished. 
D)  none of these. A

Question 2

The concept of the reward relationship being one of exchange between buyers and sellers of labour is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the value proposition. 
B)  total reward management. 
C)  the effort bargain. 
D)  equity theory. 
A)  the value proposition. 
B)  total reward management. 
C)  the effort bargain. 
D)  equity theory. C

Question 3

According to White (2017), Reward Management is based primarily on two bodies of theoretical literature, namely:

Accepted Answer

A)  sociology and economics. 
B)  social psychology and economics. 
C)  anthropology and economics. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  sociology and economics. 
B)  social psychology and economics. 
C)  anthropology and economics. 
D)  none of these. B

Question 4

The hierarchy of needs model of motivation is attributable to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Maslow (1954) 
B)  Vroom (1964) 
C)  Herzberg (1970) 
D)  Skinner (1953) 
A)  Maslow (1954) 
B)  Vroom (1964) 
C)  Herzberg (1970) 
D)  Skinner (1953)

Question 5

Process theories of motivation explain:

Accepted Answer

A)  what motivates people to do. 
B)  how individuals are motivated. 
C)  the contextual factors concerning motivation. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  what motivates people to do. 
B)  how individuals are motivated. 
C)  the contextual factors concerning motivation. 
D)  none of these.

Question 6

According to White (2017), intrinsic rewards of work include a sense of meaningfulness, growth, community and ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  opportunity 
B)  engagement 
C)  satisfaction 
D)  choice 
A)  opportunity 
B)  engagement 
C)  satisfaction 
D)  choice

Question 7

The 'effort bargain' (Behrend 1957) concept of reward concerns:

Accepted Answer

A)  the reward relationship, which is one of exchange between buyers and sellers of labour. 
B)  the reward relationship, which is one of effort leading to fair reward. 
C)  the reward relationship, where rewards are negotiated in advance. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  the reward relationship, which is one of exchange between buyers and sellers of labour. 
B)  the reward relationship, which is one of effort leading to fair reward. 
C)  the reward relationship, where rewards are negotiated in advance. 
D)  none of these.

Question 8

Brown (1989) argues that pay systems are subject to two basic criteria:

Accepted Answer

A)  performance and contribution. 
B)  contribution and time. 
C)  time and performance. 
D)  none of these. 
A)  performance and contribution. 
B)  contribution and time. 
C)  time and performance. 
D)  none of these.

Question 9

Which author is the first to use the phrase 'New Pay' (where remuneration needs to be linked to business strategy and corporate objectives) in 1990?

Accepted Answer

A)  Guest 
B)  Lawler 
C)  Rees 
D)  Armstrong 
A)  Guest 
B)  Lawler 
C)  Rees 
D)  Armstrong

Question 10

Classic economic theory argues that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the price of labour is not fixed where the supply of labour intersects with the demand for labour. 
B)  the price of labour is fixed where the supply of labour intersects with the demand for labour. 
C)  the price of labour is not linked to the demand for labour. 
D)  the price of labour is fixed to the demand for labour 
A)  the price of labour is not fixed where the supply of labour intersects with the demand for labour. 
B)  the price of labour is fixed where the supply of labour intersects with the demand for labour. 
C)  the price of labour is not linked to the demand for labour. 
D)  the price of labour is fixed to the demand for labour

Question 11

New Pay needs to vary in line with ______ performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual 
B)  group 
C)  organizational 
D)  individual, group and organizational 
A)  individual 
B)  group 
C)  organizational 
D)  individual, group and organizational

Question 12

According to White (2017), three main contingencies for reward have been identified ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  person, team and job 
B)  person, team and performance 
C)  person, job and performance 
D)  job, team and performance 
A)  person, team and job 
B)  person, team and performance 
C)  person, job and performance 
D)  job, team and performance

The Porter-Lawler expectancy model of work motivation argues that ______.

The concept of the reward relationship being one of exchange between buyers and sellers of labour is known as:

According to White (2017), Reward Management is based primarily on two bodies of theoretical literature, namely:

The hierarchy of needs model of motivation is attributable to ______.

Process theories of motivation explain:

According to White (2017), intrinsic rewards of work include a sense of meaningfulness, growth, community and ______.

The 'effort bargain' (Behrend 1957) concept of reward concerns:

Brown (1989) argues that pay systems are subject to two basic criteria:

Which author is the first to use the phrase 'New Pay' (where remuneration needs to be linked to business strategy and corporate objectives) in 1990?

Classic economic theory argues that ______.

New Pay needs to vary in line with ______ performance.

According to White (2017), three main contingencies for reward have been identified ______.

An Introduction to the Organization, Its Environment and Human Resource Management

Strategic Approaches

Strategic Human Resource Management: Concepts, Practices and Trends

HRM: The Added Value Debate

Recruitment and Selection

Flexible Working

Managing the Employment Relationship

Equality and Diversity in the Workplace

Developing Employees and Managers

Organizational Culture

Managing in a Global Context

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Exam 7: Reward Strategy and Managing Performance

The Porter-Lawler expectancy model of work motivation argues that ______.

The concept of the reward relationship being one of exchange between buyers and sellers of labour is known as:

According to White (2017), Reward Management is based primarily on two bodies of theoretical literature, namely:

The hierarchy of needs model of motivation is attributable to ______.

Process theories of motivation explain:

According to White (2017), intrinsic rewards of work include a sense of meaningfulness, growth, community and ______.

The 'effort bargain' (Behrend 1957) concept of reward concerns:

Brown (1989) argues that pay systems are subject to two basic criteria:

Which author is the first to use the phrase 'New Pay' (where remuneration needs to be linked to business strategy and corporate objectives) in 1990?

Classic economic theory argues that ______.

New Pay needs to vary in line with ______ performance.

According to White (2017), three main contingencies for reward have been identified ______.

An Introduction to the Organization, Its Environment and Human Resource Management

Strategic Approaches

Strategic Human Resource Management: Concepts, Practices and Trends

HRM: The Added Value Debate

Recruitment and Selection

Flexible Working

Managing the Employment Relationship

Equality and Diversity in the Workplace

Developing Employees and Managers

Organizational Culture

Managing in a Global Context

The Future of HR

Filters