Exam 11: Motivating for High Performance

Henry Ford once said,"If you believe you can or believe you can't,you are right".This idea explains self-fulfilling prophecy.

How is the performance formula used by managers?

Hierarchy of Needs theory is one of the ______________.

Reinforcement theory answers which question?

Sally always drives with her seat belt on.She knows that if she does not wear it she will be pulled over,this is an example of _________________.

Which of the following is not a motivational incentive?

Benjamin and Ellena have been partners on a project for the past two years.When that project was finally completed,the company earned a sizable profit and both Benjamin and Ellena were rewarded with a paid vacation for them and their families.When they returned,Ellena was offered the lead on a new project.According to the Equity Theory,Benjamin will ___________.

Due to increased competition,Caramel Industries where Yvone works has announced that they will be making a workforce reduction.Yvone recently bought a house and is worried that she will be part of the reduction.For Yvone,which element of the Hierarchy of Needs is not being met?

You are the manager of a popular indoor amusement park which features bowling,putt-putt,and laser tag along with food service.As defined by the organizational structure,employees only work within their assigned areas and are not cross-functional.Using Equity Theory as a basis,develop a plan for rewarding all the employees within your organization.

As a general rule,managers should expect that employees are comfortable doing____________.

According to Maslow,needs must be met in a hierarchical order.

__________ refers to the value a person places on the outcome of a situation.

Issuing a monetary fine toward an employee is never a proper course of action.

Kale recently graduated with his MBA and was interviewing for jobs.Despite a good work history,Kale keeps being turned down for being overqualified.According to the Performance Theory,Kale's MBA should be considered a negative ___________.

How does positive reinforcement become extinction?

Which county exhibits the most qualities of McClelland's Need for Achievement theory?

Setting clear and effective objectives is one of the guidelines for motivating employees using reinforcements?

After you graduate,you will use your degree to begin a job.Which element of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory do you think will be the most important to you at that time and why?

The __________ theory requires managers to clearly define objectives and the performance needed to achieve them.

There is no single universally accepted theory of how to motivate people.