Question 1

Managers should be aware that equity is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  rewards. 
B)  employee perceptions. 
C)  exerted effort. 
D)  performance. 
A)  rewards. 
B)  employee perceptions. 
C)  exerted effort. 
D)  performance.

Question 2

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

(1) Positive reinforcement provides the

Question 3

Blake and Mouton claim that team leadership usually result in all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  low absenteeism. 
B)  improved performance. 
C)  empowerment. 
D)  low turnover. 
A)  low absenteeism. 
B)  improved performance. 
C)  empowerment. 
D)  low turnover.

Question 4

Instructions for the following question(s)
Write the first step in the giving praise model, followed by what you would say to the person. Follow the same format of listing the step followed by what you would say for steps 2 to 4. However, do not write what you would say for step 3.
-Giving Praise. Select your own situation in which giving praise is appropriate. If it's not obvious through giving praise, write out a short explanation of the situation.

Accepted Answer

Step 1. Tell the employee exactly what w

Question 5

State the major differences among content, process, and reinforcement theories.

Accepted Answer

Content motivation theories focus on ide

Question 6

The three process motivation theories are equity theory, hierarchy of needs theory, and expectancy theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a category of needs in the acquired needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  success 
B)  power 
C)  achievement 
D)  affiliation 
A)  success 
B)  power 
C)  achievement 
D)  affiliation

Question 8

The process of building motivators into the job itself by making it more interesting and challenging is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement. 
B)  job enrichment. 
C)  job enhancement. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  job enlargement. 
B)  job enrichment. 
C)  job enhancement. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 9

Physiological needs include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate salary. 
B)  breaks. 
C)  working conditions. 
D)  promotions. 
A)  adequate salary. 
B)  breaks. 
C)  working conditions. 
D)  promotions.

Question 10

____ theory proposes that people are motivated when their perceived inputs equal outputs.

Accepted Answer

A)  Equity 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Expectancy 
D)  Goal-setting 
A)  Equity 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Expectancy 
D)  Goal-setting

Question 11

Having a Christmas party is most closely associated with which motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchy of needs 
B)  two-factor 
C)  acquired needs 
D)  equity 
E)  goal-setting
F) expectancy
G) reinforcement 
A)  hierarchy of needs 
B)  two-factor 
C)  acquired needs 
D)  equity 
E)  goal-setting
F) expectancy
G) reinforcement

Question 12

The ____ leader strives to maintain a friendly atmosphere without regard for production.

Accepted Answer

A)  middle-of-the-road 
B)  authority-compliance 
C)  country-club 
D)  impoverished 
A)  middle-of-the-road 
B)  authority-compliance 
C)  country-club 
D)  impoverished

Question 13

Do you agree with the Leadership Grid's claim that the one best leadership style is the team leader (9,9)?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Do you agree with the Leadership Grid's...

Question 14

According to the University of Iowa studies on leadership styles, a democratic leader:

Accepted Answer

A)  closely supervises workers. 
B)  makes the decisions. 
C)  tells employees what to do. 
D)  none of the answers are correct 
A)  closely supervises workers. 
B)  makes the decisions. 
C)  tells employees what to do. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 15

Recall a present or past job; are you or were you dissatisfied or not dissatisfied with the maintenance factors? Are or were you satisfied or not satisfied with the motivators? Be sure to identify and explain your satisfaction with the specific maintenance and motivator factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Recall a present or past job; are...

Question 16

Each of the following questions is answered by either content, process, or reinforcement theories EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  "What needs do employees have that should be met on the job?" 
B)  "How do employees choose behavior to fulfill their needs?" 
C)  "What personality traits cause people to behave in certain ways?" 
D)  "What can managers do to get employees to behave in ways that meet the organizational objectives?" 
A)  "What needs do employees have that should be met on the job?" 
B)  "How do employees choose behavior to fulfill their needs?" 
C)  "What personality traits cause people to behave in certain ways?" 
D)  "What can managers do to get employees to behave in ways that meet the organizational objectives?"

Question 17

Why was there a shift from the trait to the behavioral theory paradigm?

Accepted Answer

The trait theory paradigm was seeking to

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  extinction 
C)  continuous 
D)  avoidance 
A)  positive 
B)  extinction 
C)  continuous 
D)  avoidance

Question 19

List the University of Iowa leadership styles.

Accepted Answer

The University of Io

Question 20

Job-centered behavior is sensitive to subordinates and communicates to develop trust, support, and respect while looking out for their welfare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Managers should be aware that equity is based on:

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

Blake and Mouton claim that team leadership usually result in all of the following EXCEPT:

State the major differences among content, process, and reinforcement theories.

The three process motivation theories are equity theory, hierarchy of needs theory, and expectancy theory.

Which of the following is NOT a category of needs in the acquired needs theory?

The process of building motivators into the job itself by making it more interesting and challenging is known as:

Physiological needs include all of the following EXCEPT:

____ theory proposes that people are motivated when their perceived inputs equal outputs.

Having a Christmas party is most closely associated with which motivation theory?

The ____ leader strives to maintain a friendly atmosphere without regard for production.

Do you agree with the Leadership Grid's claim that the one best leadership style is the team leader (9,9)?

According to the University of Iowa studies on leadership styles, a democratic leader:

Recall a present or past job; are you or were you dissatisfied or not dissatisfied with the maintenance factors? Are or were you satisfied or not satisfied with the motivators? Be sure to identify and explain your satisfaction with the specific maintenance and motivator factors.

Each of the following questions is answered by either content, process, or reinforcement theories EXCEPT:

Why was there a shift from the trait to the behavioral theory paradigm?

Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement?

List the University of Iowa leadership styles.

Job-centered behavior is sensitive to subordinates and communicates to develop trust, support, and respect while looking out for their welfare.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

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Exam 3: Leadership Motivation and Behavior

Managers should be aware that equity is based on:

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

Blake and Mouton claim that team leadership usually result in all of the following EXCEPT:

State the major differences among content, process, and reinforcement theories.

The three process motivation theories are equity theory, hierarchy of needs theory, and expectancy theory.

Which of the following is NOT a category of needs in the acquired needs theory?

The process of building motivators into the job itself by making it more interesting and challenging is known as:

Physiological needs include all of the following EXCEPT:

____ theory proposes that people are motivated when their perceived inputs equal outputs.

Having a Christmas party is most closely associated with which motivation theory?

The ____ leader strives to maintain a friendly atmosphere without regard for production.

Do you agree with the Leadership Grid's claim that the one best leadership style is the team leader (9,9)?

According to the University of Iowa studies on leadership styles, a democratic leader:

Recall a present or past job; are you or were you dissatisfied or not dissatisfied with the maintenance factors? Are or were you satisfied or not satisfied with the motivators? Be sure to identify and explain your satisfaction with the specific maintenance and motivator factors.

Each of the following questions is answered by either content, process, or reinforcement theories EXCEPT:

Why was there a shift from the trait to the behavioral theory paradigm?

Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcement?

List the University of Iowa leadership styles.

Job-centered behavior is sensitive to subordinates and communicates to develop trust, support, and respect while looking out for their welfare.

Who Is a Leader

Leadership Ethics and Traits

Contingency Theories in Leadership

Influencing: Politics, Power, Negotiation, and Networking

Coaching, Communication, and Conflict Skills

Follower-ship and Leader Member Exchange

Self-Managed Teams and Team Leadership

Transformational and Charismatic Leadership

Leadership of Ethics, Diversity, and Culture

Change Management and Strategic Leadership

The Learning Organization and Crisis Leadership

Filters