Question 1

Which of the following is True about Theory X management?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is never appropriate. 
B)  It takes more of a supervisor's time than Theory Y management. 
C)  It is almost always better to use than Theory Y management. 
D)  It is effective under certain circumstances. 
A)  It is never appropriate. 
B)  It takes more of a supervisor's time than Theory Y management. 
C)  It is almost always better to use than Theory Y management. 
D)  It is effective under certain circumstances.

Question 2

Participative management sounds great in theory, but the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hygiene factor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Safe work environment 
B)  Responsibility for work 
C)  Supervision 
D)  Money 
A)  Safe work environment 
B)  Responsibility for work 
C)  Supervision 
D)  Money

Question 4

Expectancy theory is based on worker perceptions, not relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Theory X is the better approach to supervisoring employees when tasks must be accomplished quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The behavior of a difficult employee can sometimes be improved if the supervisor provides that employee more opportunities for need fulfillment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The best way for a supervisor to handle difficult employees is simply to ignore them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since people tend to be more alike than different, it is a mistake for a supervisor to try to tailor his or her supervisory approach to individual employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jethro is an IT consultant, but to fulfill his need to create things that are useflul and pleasing, he creates pottery in his spare time. Jethro's hobby best fulfills which type of need?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive needs 
B)  Aesthetic needs 
C)  Self fulfillment needs 
D)  Transendence needs 
A)  Cognitive needs 
B)  Aesthetic needs 
C)  Self fulfillment needs 
D)  Transendence needs

Question 10

The process of making behavior occur less frequently because it is linked to an undesirable consequence is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Extinction. 
B)  Punishment. 
C)  Avoidance. 
D)  Positive reinforcement. 
A)  Extinction. 
B)  Punishment. 
C)  Avoidance. 
D)  Positive reinforcement.

Question 11

When employees participate in making the decisions that affect them, they are more likely to accept those decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Height, weight, and physique influences the human personality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Supervisors who intend to reward an employee should remember that the most important characteristic of a reward probably is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It should be extremely valuable. 
B)  It should be given in private so as not to cause jealousy among the rest of the staff. 
C)  It should be tied primarily to an employee's status and seniority. 
D)  It should be something the recipient wants. 
A)  It should be extremely valuable. 
B)  It should be given in private so as not to cause jealousy among the rest of the staff. 
C)  It should be tied primarily to an employee's status and seniority. 
D)  It should be something the recipient wants.

Question 14

What is the difference between hygiene and motivation factors?

Accepted Answer

Hygiene factors have the abili

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT included in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:

Accepted Answer

A)  Physiological 
B)  Organizational 
C)  Social 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Physiological 
B)  Organizational 
C)  Social 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Simon and Diana perform the same work. They are each paid the same, but Simon believes that Diana is paid more. In this case:

Accepted Answer

A)  Simon experiences negative inequity. 
B)  Diana experiences negative inequity. 
C)  Simon experiences overpayment inequity. 
D)  Inequity does not exist, because both Simon and Diana receive the same pay for the same work. 
A)  Simon experiences negative inequity. 
B)  Diana experiences negative inequity. 
C)  Simon experiences overpayment inequity. 
D)  Inequity does not exist, because both Simon and Diana receive the same pay for the same work.

Question 17

Supervisors cannot succeed at their jobs if they do not understand how to motivate employees to work to their full potential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Most psychologists who study human behavior and personality are convinced that all behavior is caused, goal-oriented, and motivated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Theory Y approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  It supports the development of negative motivation among employees. 
B)  It is often resented by employees. 
C)  It does not promote or allow personal growth for the employee. 
D)  It is not useful for employees who prefer firm direction from their supervisors. 
A)  It supports the development of negative motivation among employees. 
B)  It is often resented by employees. 
C)  It does not promote or allow personal growth for the employee. 
D)  It is not useful for employees who prefer firm direction from their supervisors.

Question 20

According to the expectancy theory, when nurses' aides perceive that their high-performing co-workers are not being rewarded any more than average or even substandard performers, they will not believe that a performance/reward relationship exists, so they will not be motivated to perform well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is True about Theory X management?

Participative management sounds great in theory, but the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hygiene factor?

Expectancy theory is based on worker perceptions, not relationships.

Theory X is the better approach to supervisoring employees when tasks must be accomplished quickly.

The behavior of a difficult employee can sometimes be improved if the supervisor provides that employee more opportunities for need fulfillment.

The best way for a supervisor to handle difficult employees is simply to ignore them.

Since people tend to be more alike than different, it is a mistake for a supervisor to try to tailor his or her supervisory approach to individual employees.

Jethro is an IT consultant, but to fulfill his need to create things that are useflul and pleasing, he creates pottery in his spare time. Jethro's hobby best fulfills which type of need?

The process of making behavior occur less frequently because it is linked to an undesirable consequence is called:

When employees participate in making the decisions that affect them, they are more likely to accept those decisions.

Height, weight, and physique influences the human personality.

Supervisors who intend to reward an employee should remember that the most important characteristic of a reward probably is that:

What is the difference between hygiene and motivation factors?

Which of the following is NOT included in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:

Simon and Diana perform the same work. They are each paid the same, but Simon believes that Diana is paid more. In this case:

Supervisors cannot succeed at their jobs if they do not understand how to motivate employees to work to their full potential.

Most psychologists who study human behavior and personality are convinced that all behavior is caused, goal-oriented, and motivated.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Theory Y approach?

According to the expectancy theory, when nurses' aides perceive that their high-performing co-workers are not being rewarded any more than average or even substandard performers, they will not believe that a performance/reward relationship exists, so they will not be motivated to perform well.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

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Exam 4: Principles of Motivation

Which of the following is True about Theory X management?

Participative management sounds great in theory, but the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hygiene factor?

Expectancy theory is based on worker perceptions, not relationships.

Theory X is the better approach to supervisoring employees when tasks must be accomplished quickly.

The behavior of a difficult employee can sometimes be improved if the supervisor provides that employee more opportunities for need fulfillment.

The best way for a supervisor to handle difficult employees is simply to ignore them.

Since people tend to be more alike than different, it is a mistake for a supervisor to try to tailor his or her supervisory approach to individual employees.

Jethro is an IT consultant, but to fulfill his need to create things that are useflul and pleasing, he creates pottery in his spare time. Jethro's hobby best fulfills which type of need?

The process of making behavior occur less frequently because it is linked to an undesirable consequence is called:

When employees participate in making the decisions that affect them, they are more likely to accept those decisions.

Height, weight, and physique influences the human personality.

Supervisors who intend to reward an employee should remember that the most important characteristic of a reward probably is that:

What is the difference between hygiene and motivation factors?

Which of the following is NOT included in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:

Simon and Diana perform the same work. They are each paid the same, but Simon believes that Diana is paid more. In this case:

Supervisors cannot succeed at their jobs if they do not understand how to motivate employees to work to their full potential.

Most psychologists who study human behavior and personality are convinced that all behavior is caused, goal-oriented, and motivated.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Theory Y approach?

According to the expectancy theory, when nurses' aides perceive that their high-performing co-workers are not being rewarded any more than average or even substandard performers, they will not believe that a performance/reward relationship exists, so they will not be motivated to perform well.

Supervising in Uncertain Times

The Managerial Functions

Communication: the Key to Effective Supervisory Management

Solving Problems: Decision Making and the Supervisor

Positive Discipline

Supervisory Planning

Supervisory Principles for Organizing

The Supervisors Role in Preparing Employees for Success

Supervisory Leadership and the Management of Change

Managing Work Groups: Teamwork, Morale and Counseling

Supervising a Diverse Workforce

Fundamentals of Controlling

Performance Management

Resolving Conflicts in the Workplace

Filters