Question 1

Match the following:
-judgmental orientation

Accepted Answer

A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance 
A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance I

Question 2

Match the following:
-compensation package

Accepted Answer

A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance 
A) joint goal setting 
B) skills necessary to do a job 
C) belief in ability to reach goal 
D) allocating compensation based on contributions 
E) primary use of appraisal information
F)evaluate an employee's work behaviors
G)framework for managing motivation
H)is challenging and requires effort
I)focuses on past performance
J)a desirable objective
K)organizational support
L)Edwin Locke
M)money, incentive systems, benefits
N)special privileges for selected members
O)indirect compensation
P)clarity and precision of the goals
Q)performance feedback from all sides
R)additional compensation for performance
S)results of performance
T)raises based on performance M

Question 3

Among the key purposes of performance measurement include reward allocation and employee feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Interestingly, the IRS has begun to tax some perquisites given to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Receiving special recognition for perfect attendance at work is an example of a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Receiving special recognition for perfect attendance at...

Question 6

If a manager determines a wage increase by comparing an employee's current behavior with her or his past behavior, the manager is conducting a performance appraisal with a(n) __________ orientation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a manager determines a wage increase...

Question 7

The __________ is comprised of all the organizational components involved in the allocation of compensation and benefits to employees in exchange for their contributions to the organization.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ is comprised of all the...

Question 8

All of the following are true about employee benefits except

Accepted Answer

A) some organizations pay the entire cost of benefits. 
B) offering benefits became a standard component of compensation during World War II. 
C) some employees demand benefits through union bargaining. 
D) the burden of providing employee benefits is easier for firms in the United States compared to organizations in other countries. 
E) organizations are required by law to offer certain benefits. 
A) some organizations pay the entire cost of benefits. 
B) offering benefits became a standard component of compensation during World War II. 
C) some employees demand benefits through union bargaining. 
D) the burden of providing employee benefits is easier for firms in the United States compared to organizations in other countries. 
E) organizations are required by law to offer certain benefits.

Question 9

Appraisals with a(n) ________ orientation focus on the future and use information from evaluations to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Appraisals with a(n) ________ orientation focus on...

Question 10

Expatriates should be paid differently from their domestic equivalent workers when there are cost-of-living differences in their host areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Expansions on goal-setting theory argue that goal-directed effort is a function of four goal attributes: goal acceptance, goal commitment, goal specificity and

Accepted Answer

A) goal clarity. 
B) goal prevalence. 
C) goal importance. 
D) goal difficulty. 
E) goal attainability. 
A) goal clarity. 
B) goal prevalence. 
C) goal importance. 
D) goal difficulty. 
E) goal attainability.

Question 12

Cynthia was one of many employees who received a generous Christmas bonus, which carried ____ value for Cynthia.

Accepted Answer

A) symbolic 
B) tangible 
C) surface 
D) compensation 
E) intangible 
A) symbolic 
B) tangible 
C) surface 
D) compensation 
E) intangible

Question 13

Employers who allow their workers to choose "cafeteria-style" from a variety of benefits packages are following a(n) _____________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employers who allow their workers to choose...

Question 14

A performance management system in which people receive performance feedback from those on all sides of them in the organization refers to

Accepted Answer

A) 360-degree feedback. 
B) traditional evaluations systems. 
C) single rater objective performance feedback. 
D) personal comments system. 
E) rolling feedback system. 
A) 360-degree feedback. 
B) traditional evaluations systems. 
C) single rater objective performance feedback. 
D) personal comments system. 
E) rolling feedback system.

Question 15

Goal ____ is defined as the extent to which a person is interested in reaching a goal.

Accepted Answer

A) importance 
B) commitment 
C) acceptance 
D) attachment 
E) specificity 
A) importance 
B) commitment 
C) acceptance 
D) attachment 
E) specificity

Question 16

Organizations can usually benefit from conducting performance appraisals on an annual basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

__________ convey to people not only how much they are valued by the organization but also their importance relative to others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ convey to people not only how...

Question 18

Employees who feel their salaries convey a message of how much they are worth to the organization are interpreting the __________ value of that reward.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employees who feel their salaries convey a...

Question 19

Review the advantages and disadvantages of the MBO techniques. How would you promote their use in your organization?

Accepted Answer

Management by Objectives (MBO) is a tech

Question 20

The primary use of performance appraisal information is to

Accepted Answer

A) provide job performance feedback. 
B) develop training and development programs. 
C) provide support for human resource decision making. 
D) provide human resource planning information. 
E) allocate organizational rewards. 
A) provide job performance feedback. 
B) develop training and development programs. 
C) provide support for human resource decision making. 
D) provide human resource planning information. 
E) allocate organizational rewards.

Match the following: -judgmental orientation

Match the following: -compensation package

Among the key purposes of performance measurement include reward allocation and employee feedback.

Interestingly, the IRS has begun to tax some perquisites given to employees.

Receiving special recognition for perfect attendance at work is an example of a(n) __________.

If a manager determines a wage increase by comparing an employee's current behavior with her or his past behavior, the manager is conducting a performance appraisal with a(n) __________ orientation.

The __________ is comprised of all the organizational components involved in the allocation of compensation and benefits to employees in exchange for their contributions to the organization.

All of the following are true about employee benefits except

Appraisals with a(n) ________ orientation focus on the future and use information from evaluations to improve performance.

Expatriates should be paid differently from their domestic equivalent workers when there are cost-of-living differences in their host areas.

Expansions on goal-setting theory argue that goal-directed effort is a function of four goal attributes: goal acceptance, goal commitment, goal specificity and

Cynthia was one of many employees who received a generous Christmas bonus, which carried ____ value for Cynthia.

Employers who allow their workers to choose "cafeteria-style" from a variety of benefits packages are following a(n) _____________ system.

A performance management system in which people receive performance feedback from those on all sides of them in the organization refers to

Goal ____ is defined as the extent to which a person is interested in reaching a goal.

Organizations can usually benefit from conducting performance appraisals on an annual basis.

__________ convey to people not only how much they are valued by the organization but also their importance relative to others.

Employees who feel their salaries convey a message of how much they are worth to the organization are interpreting the __________ value of that reward.

Review the advantages and disadvantages of the MBO techniques. How would you promote their use in your organization?

The primary use of performance appraisal information is to

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The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

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

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Exam 6: Motivating Employee Performance Through Rewards

Match the following: -judgmental orientation

Match the following: -compensation package

Among the key purposes of performance measurement include reward allocation and employee feedback.

Interestingly, the IRS has begun to tax some perquisites given to employees.

Receiving special recognition for perfect attendance at work is an example of a(n) __________.

If a manager determines a wage increase by comparing an employee's current behavior with her or his past behavior, the manager is conducting a performance appraisal with a(n) __________ orientation.

The __________ is comprised of all the organizational components involved in the allocation of compensation and benefits to employees in exchange for their contributions to the organization.

All of the following are true about employee benefits except

Appraisals with a(n) ________ orientation focus on the future and use information from evaluations to improve performance.

Expatriates should be paid differently from their domestic equivalent workers when there are cost-of-living differences in their host areas.

Expansions on goal-setting theory argue that goal-directed effort is a function of four goal attributes: goal acceptance, goal commitment, goal specificity and

Cynthia was one of many employees who received a generous Christmas bonus, which carried ____ value for Cynthia.

Employers who allow their workers to choose "cafeteria-style" from a variety of benefits packages are following a(n) _____________ system.

A performance management system in which people receive performance feedback from those on all sides of them in the organization refers to

Goal ____ is defined as the extent to which a person is interested in reaching a goal.

Organizations can usually benefit from conducting performance appraisals on an annual basis.

__________ convey to people not only how much they are valued by the organization but also their importance relative to others.

Employees who feel their salaries convey a message of how much they are worth to the organization are interpreting the __________ value of that reward.

Review the advantages and disadvantages of the MBO techniques. How would you promote their use in your organization?

The primary use of performance appraisal information is to

An Overview of Organizational Behavior

The Changing Environment of Organizations

Foundations of Individual Behavior

Motivation in Organizations

Motivating Employee Performance Through Work

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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