Question 1

The job characteristics model reveals exactly how long it takes to perform a task and the best way to perform it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research has shown that once workers have developed their own experiences on the job, the social environment may play a ________ and the actual design of the job may become ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  more decisive role; less important 
B)  less decisive role; more important 
C)  neutral role; more important 
D)  more decisive role; more important 
A)  more decisive role; less important 
B)  less decisive role; more important 
C)  neutral role; more important 
D)  more decisive role; more important

Question 3

A manager thought that his employee's jobs were simple and boring. He decided to add a few extra responsibilities to make work more exciting for his workers. The manager's strategy to make work more exciting will MOST LIKELY ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  work for all of the employees 
B)  work for none of the employees 
C)  work only for those employees that are intrinsically motivated 
D)  work only for those employees that are extrinsically motivated 
A)  work for all of the employees 
B)  work for none of the employees 
C)  work only for those employees that are intrinsically motivated 
D)  work only for those employees that are extrinsically motivated

Question 4

Management's perceptions of the five core dimensions of a job are the key determinants of intrinsic motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The job characteristics model reveals exactly how long it takes to perform a task and the best way to perform it.

Research has shown that once workers have developed their own experiences on the job, the social environment may play a and the actual design of the job may become .

A manager thought that his employee's jobs were simple and boring. He decided to add a few extra responsibilities to make work more exciting for his workers. The manager's strategy to make work more exciting will MOST LIKELY ________.

Management's perceptions of the five core dimensions of a job are the key determinants of intrinsic motivation.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 7: Creating a Motivating Work Setting

The job characteristics model reveals exactly how long it takes to perform a task and the best way to perform it.

Research has shown that once workers have developed their own experiences on the job, the social environment may play a ________ and the actual design of the job may become ________.

A manager thought that his employee's jobs were simple and boring. He decided to add a few extra responsibilities to make work more exciting for his workers. The manager's strategy to make work more exciting will MOST LIKELY ________.

Management's perceptions of the five core dimensions of a job are the key determinants of intrinsic motivation.

Introduction to Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences: Personality and Ability

Work Values Attitudes and Moods and Emotions

Perception Attribution and the Management of Diversity

Learning and Creativity

The Nature of Work Motivation

Pay Careers and Changing Employment Relationships

Managing Stress and Work Life Balance

The Nature of Work Groups and Teams

Effective Work Groups and Teams

Leaders and Leadership

Power, Politics, Conflict, and Negotiation

Communicating Effectively in Organizations

Decision Making and Organizational Learning

Organizational Design and Structure

Organizational Culture and Ethical Behavior

Organization Change and Development

Filters

Research has shown that once workers have developed their own experiences on the job, the social environment may play a and the actual design of the job may become .