Question 1

Reinforcement theory uses behavior modification and operant conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Giving a bonus after workers produce at a standard rate is an example of a ____ schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  fixed-interval 
B)  variable-interval 
C)  fixed-ratio 
D)  variable-ratio 
A)  fixed-interval 
B)  variable-interval 
C)  fixed-ratio 
D)  variable-ratio

Question 3

When employees believe they inequity exists from their being over-rewarded, they tend to work harder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The process motivation theories are alike in that all focus on:

Accepted Answer

A)  understanding how people choose behavior to fulfill their needs. 
B)  explaining and predicting behavior based on people's needs. 
C)  reinforcement of positive behaviors. 
D)  giving praise. 
A)  understanding how people choose behavior to fulfill their needs. 
B)  explaining and predicting behavior based on people's needs. 
C)  reinforcement of positive behaviors. 
D)  giving praise.

Question 5

A ____ leader has concern for both production and people; this is the team leadership style.

Accepted Answer

A)  low-high 
B)  low-low 
C)  high-high 
D)  high-low 
A)  low-high 
B)  low-low 
C)  high-high 
D)  high-low

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Content motivation theories focus on ide

Question 7

To motivate employees with a high n Ach, a manager should assign them routine tasks with vague goals and objectives to encourage them to put out more effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For most criteria of leader effectiveness, the Ohio State and University of Michigan leadership models have confirmed that there is one leadership style that works well across all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Based on extensive research, Blake and Mouton would expect the best performance from a firm whose leadership:

Accepted Answer

A)  displays an ultimate priority of meeting employees' needs. 
B)  sets the highest priority on task completion. 
C)  puts a balanced and moderate managerial effort between meeting employees' needs and task completion. 
D)  puts the highest priority on both meeting employees' needs and task completion. 
A)  displays an ultimate priority of meeting employees' needs. 
B)  sets the highest priority on task completion. 
C)  puts a balanced and moderate managerial effort between meeting employees' needs and task completion. 
D)  puts the highest priority on both meeting employees' needs and task completion.

Question 10

Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a major recommendation to leaders is to meet employees' higher level needs first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Process motivation theories focus on explaining and predicting behavior based on people's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The manager is showing an employee how to perform an audit check in inventory. The manager is using which leadership style?

Accepted Answer

A)  job-centered 
B)  employee-centered 
A)  job-centered 
B)  employee-centered

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major assumptions that Abraham Maslow based his hierarchy of needs theory on?

Accepted Answer

A)  People's needs are arranged in order of importance going from basic to complex needs. 
B)  People will not be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need unless the lower-level need(s) has been at least minimally satisfied. 
C)  Both met and unmet needs motivate. 
D)  People have five classifications of needs. 
A)  People's needs are arranged in order of importance going from basic to complex needs. 
B)  People will not be motivated to satisfy a higher-level need unless the lower-level need(s) has been at least minimally satisfied. 
C)  Both met and unmet needs motivate. 
D)  People have five classifications of needs.

Question 14

What are the Ohio State University leadership styles?

Accepted Answer

The Ohio State University leadership sty

Reinforcement theory uses behavior modification and operant conditioning.

Giving a bonus after workers produce at a standard rate is an example of a ____ schedule.

When employees believe they inequity exists from their being over-rewarded, they tend to work harder.

The process motivation theories are alike in that all focus on:

A ____ leader has concern for both production and people; this is the team leadership style.

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

To motivate employees with a high n Ach, a manager should assign them routine tasks with vague goals and objectives to encourage them to put out more effort.

For most criteria of leader effectiveness, the Ohio State and University of Michigan leadership models have confirmed that there is one leadership style that works well across all situations.

Based on extensive research, Blake and Mouton would expect the best performance from a firm whose leadership:

Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a major recommendation to leaders is to meet employees' higher level needs first.

Process motivation theories focus on explaining and predicting behavior based on people's needs.

The manager is showing an employee how to perform an audit check in inventory. The manager is using which leadership style?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major assumptions that Abraham Maslow based his hierarchy of needs theory on?

What are the Ohio State University leadership styles?

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

Reinforcement theory uses behavior modification and operant conditioning.

Giving a bonus after workers produce at a standard rate is an example of a ____ schedule.

When employees believe they inequity exists from their being over-rewarded, they tend to work harder.

The process motivation theories are alike in that all focus on:

A ____ leader has concern for both production and people; this is the team leadership style.

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

To motivate employees with a high n Ach, a manager should assign them routine tasks with vague goals and objectives to encourage them to put out more effort.

For most criteria of leader effectiveness, the Ohio State and University of Michigan leadership models have confirmed that there is one leadership style that works well across all situations.

Based on extensive research, Blake and Mouton would expect the best performance from a firm whose leadership:

Based on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a major recommendation to leaders is to meet employees' higher level needs first.

Process motivation theories focus on explaining and predicting behavior based on people's needs.

The manager is showing an employee how to perform an audit check in inventory. The manager is using which leadership style?

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major assumptions that Abraham Maslow based his hierarchy of needs theory on?

What are the Ohio State University leadership styles?

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