Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a problematic issue associated with trying to apply reinforcement theory in a work environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The notion of reinforcement theory is common sense based. 
B)  Only a narrow range of desired behaviours is rewarded. 
C)  Only some of the potential rewards are within the realm of control of an organization. 
D)  Once committed to providing a particular reward, organizations need to continue providing those rewards on an ongoing basis. 
A)  The notion of reinforcement theory is common sense based. 
B)  Only a narrow range of desired behaviours is rewarded. 
C)  Only some of the potential rewards are within the realm of control of an organization. 
D)  Once committed to providing a particular reward, organizations need to continue providing those rewards on an ongoing basis.

Question 2

When a potential employee joins an organization, there is often an implied contract between the employee and the organization, based on expectations of rewards and contributions. Which of the following best describes this contract?

Accepted Answer

A)  provincial labour code 
B)  deprivation contract 
C)  psychological contract 
D)  perceived equity 
A)  provincial labour code 
B)  deprivation contract 
C)  psychological contract 
D)  perceived equity

Question 3

Organizational justice has two key dimensions. Which of the following variables best capture these two dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A)  distributive and integrative justice 
B)  distributive and procedural justice 
C)  psychological and tenure-based justice 
D)  psychological and task justice 
A)  distributive and integrative justice 
B)  distributive and procedural justice 
C)  psychological and tenure-based justice 
D)  psychological and task justice

Question 4

Economic theory of motivation is closely aligned with which management strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  differentiation management strategy 
B)  high-involvement management strategy 
C)  human relations management strategy 
D)  classical management strategy 
A)  differentiation management strategy 
B)  high-involvement management strategy 
C)  human relations management strategy 
D)  classical management strategy

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios best describes the notion of expectancy, according to the expectancy theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul believes he can complete the project in five days. 
B)  Paul is under the impression that even if he finishes the project in five days, the company will not provide him with the promised promotion. 
C)  Paul does not value the promised promotion. 
D)  Paul would like to be recognized as a valued employee by being given a large pay increase. 
A)  Paul believes he can complete the project in five days. 
B)  Paul is under the impression that even if he finishes the project in five days, the company will not provide him with the promised promotion. 
C)  Paul does not value the promised promotion. 
D)  Paul would like to be recognized as a valued employee by being given a large pay increase.

Question 6

You think your salary is unfair compared to others in your department, and you threaten to quit your job. Which of the following concepts best explains your actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological contract 
B)  expectancy theory 
C)  procedural justice 
D)  equity theory 
A)  psychological contract 
B)  expectancy theory 
C)  procedural justice 
D)  equity theory

Which of the following is NOT a problematic issue associated with trying to apply reinforcement theory in a work environment?

When a potential employee joins an organization, there is often an implied contract between the employee and the organization, based on expectations of rewards and contributions. Which of the following best describes this contract?

Organizational justice has two key dimensions. Which of the following variables best capture these two dimensions?

Economic theory of motivation is closely aligned with which management strategy?

Which of the following scenarios best describes the notion of expectancy, according to the expectancy theory of motivation?

You think your salary is unfair compared to others in your department, and you threaten to quit your job. Which of the following concepts best explains your actions?

A Road Map to Effective Compensation

A Strategic Framework for Compensation

Components of Compensation Strategy

Performance Pay Choices

Formulating the Reward and Compensation Strategy

Evaluating Jobs: The Job Evaluation Process

Evaluating Jobs: The Point Method of Job Evaluation

Evaluating the Market

Evaluating Individuals

Designing Performance Pay Plans

Designing Indirect Pay Plans

Activating and Maintaining an Effective Compensation System

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Exam 3: A Behavioural Framework for Compensation

Which of the following is NOT a problematic issue associated with trying to apply reinforcement theory in a work environment?

When a potential employee joins an organization, there is often an implied contract between the employee and the organization, based on expectations of rewards and contributions. Which of the following best describes this contract?

Organizational justice has two key dimensions. Which of the following variables best capture these two dimensions?

Economic theory of motivation is closely aligned with which management strategy?

Which of the following scenarios best describes the notion of expectancy, according to the expectancy theory of motivation?

You think your salary is unfair compared to others in your department, and you threaten to quit your job. Which of the following concepts best explains your actions?

A Road Map to Effective Compensation

A Strategic Framework for Compensation

Components of Compensation Strategy

Performance Pay Choices

Formulating the Reward and Compensation Strategy

Evaluating Jobs: The Job Evaluation Process

Evaluating Jobs: The Point Method of Job Evaluation

Evaluating the Market

Evaluating Individuals

Designing Performance Pay Plans

Designing Indirect Pay Plans

Activating and Maintaining an Effective Compensation System

Filters