Question 1

Match the following:
-task significance

Accepted Answer

A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers 
A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers

Question 2

Match the following:
-Maytag

Accepted Answer

A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers 
A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers

Question 3

As a manager, if Sonia wants to enhance employee performance, she can use goal setting and organizational rewards together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When Susan introduces the system of giving her employees both more tasks to perform as well as more control over how to perform them, she is utilizing which of these?

Accepted Answer

A) Job enrichment 
B) Job rotation 
C) Job enlargement 
D) Motivational map 
E) Job specialization 
A) Job enrichment 
B) Job rotation 
C) Job enlargement 
D) Motivational map 
E) Job specialization

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a job design technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Job enlargement 
B) Job realization 
C) Job creation 
D) Job equity 
E) Job expectancy 
A) Job enlargement 
B) Job realization 
C) Job creation 
D) Job equity 
E) Job expectancy

Question 6

Empowerment will enhance organizational effectiveness under all the following conditions EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) sincere efforts to spread power and autonomy to lower levels. 
B) commitment to maintain participation and empowerment. 
C) systematic efforts to empower workers. 
D) renewed concentration of authority in the hands of top managers. 
E) increased commitment to training. 
A) sincere efforts to spread power and autonomy to lower levels. 
B) commitment to maintain participation and empowerment. 
C) systematic efforts to empower workers. 
D) renewed concentration of authority in the hands of top managers. 
E) increased commitment to training.

Question 7

Compare and contrast three alternative approaches to work scheduling discussed in your text. How will each approach affect organizational efficiency?

Accepted Answer

The three alternative approaches to work

Question 8

The problems with telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) a feeling of isolation. 
B) lack of self-control. 
C) workplace safety. 
D) have to be at work during core time. 
E) coordination difficulties in scheduling meetings. 
A) a feeling of isolation. 
B) lack of self-control. 
C) workplace safety. 
D) have to be at work during core time. 
E) coordination difficulties in scheduling meetings.

Question 9

The job characteristics theory was developed by Frederick Taylor and Abraham Maslow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The historical writings of _______ led to the further development of job specialization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The historical writings of _______ led to...

Question 11

When a construction worker decides to work additional hours on a typical workday so that he can have a three-day weekend, he is likely taking advantage of a ____ program.

Accepted Answer

A) shortened workweek 
B) telecommuting 
C) flextime 
D) compressed workweek 
E) job sharing?Removed periods at the end of each choice Removed periods at the end of each choice 
A) shortened workweek 
B) telecommuting 
C) flextime 
D) compressed workweek 
E) job sharing?Removed periods at the end of each choice Removed periods at the end of each choice

Question 12

Describe, discuss and give examples of the early perspectives on employee involvement. Ensure that the areas and techniques of involvement are addressed.

Accepted Answer

Early perspectives on employee involveme

Question 13

In the job characteristics theory, skill variety, task identity, and task significance affect which critical psychological state?

Accepted Answer

A) Knowledge of results 
B) High internal work motivation 
C) Experienced meaningfulness of the work 
D) Individual perceptions of accountability and responsibility 
E) Recognition for work outcomes 
A) Knowledge of results 
B) High internal work motivation 
C) Experienced meaningfulness of the work 
D) Individual perceptions of accountability and responsibility 
E) Recognition for work outcomes

Question 14

________ is the degree to which the job requires a variety of activities that involve different skills and talents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the degree to which the...

Question 15

Match the following:
-participation

Accepted Answer

A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers 
A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers

Question 16

_________ require employees to complete longer periods of work, which are followed by longer periods of paid time off.

Accepted Answer

Extended w

Question 17

Match the following:
-job design

Accepted Answer

A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers 
A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers

Question 18

_____ is the degree to which a job allows an individual substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to schedule the work and determine the procedures for carrying it out.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the degree to which a...

Question 19

Horizontal job loading is also known as _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Horizontal job loading is also known as...

Question 20

Match the following:
-knowledge of results

Accepted Answer

A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers 
A) understand how well the job is done 
B) number of required skills and talents 
C) employees must be at work 
D) alternating from one task to another 
E) vertical job loading
F)workers tailor their workday
G)define and structure jobs
H)horizontal job loading
I)chief proponent of job specialization
J)job characteristics theory
K)involves working at home
L)workers set their own work goals
M)providing employees a voice at work
N)regular alternating with compressed weeks
O)employees made decisions about their work
P)knowledge of results
Q)impact on the lives or work of others
R)forty-hour work week in less than five days
S)one of the first to use job enlargement
T)problem-solving volunteers

Match the following: -task significance

Match the following: -Maytag

As a manager, if Sonia wants to enhance employee performance, she can use goal setting and organizational rewards together.

When Susan introduces the system of giving her employees both more tasks to perform as well as more control over how to perform them, she is utilizing which of these?

Which of the following is an example of a job design technique?

Empowerment will enhance organizational effectiveness under all the following conditions EXCEPT:

Compare and contrast three alternative approaches to work scheduling discussed in your text. How will each approach affect organizational efficiency?

The problems with telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

The job characteristics theory was developed by Frederick Taylor and Abraham Maslow.

The historical writings of _______ led to the further development of job specialization.

When a construction worker decides to work additional hours on a typical workday so that he can have a three-day weekend, he is likely taking advantage of a ____ program.

Describe, discuss and give examples of the early perspectives on employee involvement. Ensure that the areas and techniques of involvement are addressed.

In the job characteristics theory, skill variety, task identity, and task significance affect which critical psychological state?

________ is the degree to which the job requires a variety of activities that involve different skills and talents.

Match the following: -participation

_________ require employees to complete longer periods of work, which are followed by longer periods of paid time off.

Match the following: -job design

_____ is the degree to which a job allows an individual substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to schedule the work and determine the procedures for carrying it out.

Horizontal job loading is also known as _______.

Match the following: -knowledge of results

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

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Exam 5: Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

Match the following: -task significance

Match the following: -Maytag

As a manager, if Sonia wants to enhance employee performance, she can use goal setting and organizational rewards together.

When Susan introduces the system of giving her employees both more tasks to perform as well as more control over how to perform them, she is utilizing which of these?

Which of the following is an example of a job design technique?

Empowerment will enhance organizational effectiveness under all the following conditions EXCEPT:

Compare and contrast three alternative approaches to work scheduling discussed in your text. How will each approach affect organizational efficiency?

The problems with telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

The job characteristics theory was developed by Frederick Taylor and Abraham Maslow.

The historical writings of _______ led to the further development of job specialization.

When a construction worker decides to work additional hours on a typical workday so that he can have a three-day weekend, he is likely taking advantage of a ____ program.

Describe, discuss and give examples of the early perspectives on employee involvement. Ensure that the areas and techniques of involvement are addressed.

In the job characteristics theory, skill variety, task identity, and task significance affect which critical psychological state?

________ is the degree to which the job requires a variety of activities that involve different skills and talents.

Match the following: -participation

_________ require employees to complete longer periods of work, which are followed by longer periods of paid time off.

Match the following: -job design

_____ is the degree to which a job allows an individual substantial freedom, independence, and discretion to schedule the work and determine the procedures for carrying it out.

Horizontal job loading is also known as _______.

Match the following: -knowledge of results

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Managing Stress and the Work-Life Balance

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Foundations of Interpersonal and Group Behavior

Using Teams in Organizations

Communication in Organizations

Traditional Models for Understanding Leadership

Contemporary Views of Leadership in Organizations

Power, Politics, and Organizational Justice

Conflict and Negotiation in Organizations

Organization Design

Organization Culture

Organization Change and Development

Filters