Question 1

__________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is defined as anything that causes...

Question 2

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model that is based on the number of diverse activities that compose a job and the number of skills used to perform it is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  skill variety. 
D)  task identity. 
E)  feedback. 
A)  autonomy. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  skill variety. 
D)  task identity. 
E)  feedback.

Question 3

Factors that focus on high-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth are called motivators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Organizations that empower workers often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which component of goal-setting theory refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Feedback 
E)  Goal motivation 
A)  Goal specificity 
B)  Goal difficulty 
C)  Goal acceptance 
D)  Feedback 
E)  Goal motivation

Question 6

Which of the following types of needs reflect the desire to be accepted by one's peers, have friendships, be part of a group, and be loved?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization 
B)  Physiological 
C)  Esteem 
D)  Belongingness 
E)  Safety 
A)  Self-actualization 
B)  Physiological 
C)  Esteem 
D)  Belongingness 
E)  Safety

Question 7

__________ moves employees systematicallyfrom one job to another to provide variety and stimulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job simplification 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job enrichment 
E)  None of these 
A)  Job simplification 
B)  Job rotation 
C)  Job enlargement 
D)  Job enrichment 
E)  None of these

Question 8

__________ refers to a reward given by another person.

Accepted Answer

A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  Charity 
A)  An intrinsic reward 
B)  An internal reward 
C)  An extrinsic reward 
D)  A valued reward 
E)  Charity

Question 9

According to expectancy theory, for an employee to be highly 
motivated, E → P expectancy, P → O expectancy,and valence must be high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following theories emphasizes the needs that motivate people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Situational 
A)  Process 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Content 
D)  Contingency 
E)  Situational

Question 11

Equity theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams, states that people evaluate equity by a ratio of inputs to outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Shifting power down from the top of the organization and sharing it with employees to enable them to achieve goals is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  engagement. 
B)  connectedness. 
C)  empowerment. 
D)  motivation. 
E)  distributive management. 
A)  engagement. 
B)  connectedness. 
C)  empowerment. 
D)  motivation. 
E)  distributive management.

Question 13

__________ focus onhigh-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ focus onhigh-level needs and include achievement,...

Question 14

__________ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes...

Question 15

According to the making progress principle, people are most motivated when they have the opportunity to experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  empowerment. 
B)  affiliation. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  power. 
E)  achievement. 
A)  empowerment. 
B)  affiliation. 
C)  empathy. 
D)  power. 
E)  achievement.

Question 16

The degree to which the job is perceived as important and having an impact on the company or consumers refers to task significance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ theory focuses on individuals' perceptions of how fairly they are treated compared with others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Hierarchy of needs 
D)  Equity 
E)  ERG 
A)  Expectancy 
B)  Reinforcement 
C)  Hierarchy of needs 
D)  Equity 
E)  ERG

Question 18

Job enlargement refers to incorporating high-level motivators into the work, including responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ are the satisfactions that a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are the satisfactions that a person...

Question 20

__________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people....

__________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model that is based on the number of diverse activities that compose a job and the number of skills used to perform it is known as:

Factors that focus on high-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth are called motivators.

Organizations that empower workers often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Which component of goal-setting theory refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Which of the following types of needs reflect the desire to be accepted by one's peers, have friendships, be part of a group, and be loved?

__________ moves employees systematicallyfrom one job to another to provide variety and stimulation.

__________ refers to a reward given by another person.

According to expectancy theory, for an employee to be highly motivated, E → P expectancy, P → O expectancy,and valence must be high.

Which of the following theories emphasizes the needs that motivate people?

Equity theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams, states that people evaluate equity by a ratio of inputs to outcomes.

Shifting power down from the top of the organization and sharing it with employees to enable them to achieve goals is known as:

__________ focus onhigh-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

__________ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

According to the making progress principle, people are most motivated when they have the opportunity to experience:

The degree to which the job is perceived as important and having an impact on the company or consumers refers to task significance.

__________ theory focuses on individuals' perceptions of how fairly they are treated compared with others.

Job enlargement refers to incorporating high-level motivators into the work, including responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.

__________ are the satisfactions that a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

__________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

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__________ is defined as anything that causes a certain behavior to be repeated or inhibited.

The core dimension of Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model that is based on the number of diverse activities that compose a job and the number of skills used to perform it is known as:

Factors that focus on high-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth are called motivators.

Organizations that empower workers often reward them based on the results shown in the company's bottom line.

Which component of goal-setting theory refers to the need to make goals highly ambitious but achievable?

Which of the following types of needs reflect the desire to be accepted by one's peers, have friendships, be part of a group, and be loved?

__________ moves employees systematicallyfrom one job to another to provide variety and stimulation.

__________ refers to a reward given by another person.

According to expectancy theory, for an employee to be highly motivated, E → P expectancy, P → O expectancy,and valence must be high.

Which of the following theories emphasizes the needs that motivate people?

Equity theory, developed by J. Stacy Adams, states that people evaluate equity by a ratio of inputs to outcomes.

Shifting power down from the top of the organization and sharing it with employees to enable them to achieve goals is known as:

__________ focus onhigh-level needs and include achievement, recognition, responsibility, and opportunity for growth.

__________ is the imposition of unpleasant outcomes on an employee.

According to the making progress principle, people are most motivated when they have the opportunity to experience:

The degree to which the job is perceived as important and having an impact on the company or consumers refers to task significance.

__________ theory focuses on individuals' perceptions of how fairly they are treated compared with others.

Job enlargement refers to incorporating high-level motivators into the work, including responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.

__________ are the satisfactions that a person receives in the process of performing a particular action.

__________theories emphasize the needs that motivate people.

The World of Innovative Management

The Evolution of Management Thinking

The Environment and Corporate Culture

Managing in a Global Environment

Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Planning and Global Setting

Strategy Formulation and Execution

Managerial Decision Making

Designing Organization Structure

Managing Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Managing Diversity

Understanding Invidividual Behavior

Leadership

Managing Communication

Leading Teams

Managing Quality and Performance

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