Question 1

According to expectancy theory, managers should give all workers the same rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In Maslow's system, a person takes care of social needs before worrying about personal safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Katie has just been asked to type up a report in two days using a software program she has never seen before.Katie wonders if she will be able to get her project accomplished on time and in the format wanted by her manager.This is an example of which variable in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Effort-performance linkage 
B) Valence-reward linkage 
C) Performance-reward linkage 
D) Attractiveness 
A) Effort-performance linkage 
B) Valence-reward linkage 
C) Performance-reward linkage 
D) Attractiveness

Question 4

Vroom's expectancy theory would say that a worker with a higher expectation of performance will definitely apply more effort to a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

How does Herzberg recommend staff should be motivated?

Accepted Answer

Herzberg suggested emphasising

Question 6

In goal-setting theory, which feedback is the most powerful motivator?

Accepted Answer

A) Feedback from a panel of experts 
B) Peer feedback 
C) Self-feedback 
D) Feedback from a superior 
A) Feedback from a panel of experts 
B) Peer feedback 
C) Self-feedback 
D) Feedback from a superior

Question 7

In expectancy theory, a person may have the ability to reach a certain goal, but lack motivation because _________.

Accepted Answer

A) the goal is too easy 
B) the goal is too hard 
C) the person has no strong desire to reach the goal 
D) the person's desire to reach the goal is too strong 
A) the goal is too easy 
B) the goal is too hard 
C) the person has no strong desire to reach the goal 
D) the person's desire to reach the goal is too strong

Question 8

In the JCM, autonomy and feedback are core dimensions for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, _________ is/are associated with job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) motivators 
B) need for power 
C) need for achievement 
D) hygiene factors 
A) motivators 
B) need for power 
C) need for achievement 
D) hygiene factors

Question 10

Which theory is considered a negative view of people?

Accepted Answer

A) Theory Y 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Need for affiliation theory 
D) Theory X 
A) Theory Y 
B) Expectancy theory 
C) Need for affiliation theory 
D) Theory X

Question 11

Which of the following is true of the three early theories of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A) Only McGregor focuses on human nature. 
B) Both McGregor and Herzberg focus on human nature. 
C) Maslow focuses on job satisfaction. 
D) McGregor focuses on the needs of the individual. 
A) Only McGregor focuses on human nature. 
B) Both McGregor and Herzberg focus on human nature. 
C) Maslow focuses on job satisfaction. 
D) McGregor focuses on the needs of the individual.

Question 12

In Herzberg's view, removing a hygiene factor makes a person less dissatisfied with his or her job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Under-rewarded inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio _________ that of the referent.

Accepted Answer

A) is less than 
B) is equal to 
C) is greater than or equal to 
D) is greater than 
A) is less than 
B) is equal to 
C) is greater than or equal to 
D) is greater than

Question 14

According to Maslow, a person stranded on a desert island would _________ before she is worried about making weapons.

Accepted Answer

A) start a family 
B) look for other people 
C) look for food 
D) establish her status on the island 
A) start a family 
B) look for other people 
C) look for food 
D) establish her status on the island

Question 15

Which of the following holds that intrinsic factors are related to job satisfaction, and extrinsic factors are related to job dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
B) McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y 
C) Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory 
D) Vroom's expectancy theory 
A) Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
B) McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y 
C) Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory 
D) Vroom's expectancy theory

Question 16

Successful managers tend to be better at _________.

Accepted Answer

A) assigning easy goals for themselves rather than their subordinates 
B) prioritising their own goals over goals of others 
C) accomplishing goals rather than identifying goals 
D) helping others achieve goals rather than achieving goals themselves 
A) assigning easy goals for themselves rather than their subordinates 
B) prioritising their own goals over goals of others 
C) accomplishing goals rather than identifying goals 
D) helping others achieve goals rather than achieving goals themselves

Question 17

Equity theory recognises that individuals are concerned with _________.

Accepted Answer

A) comparing their rewards to those of others 
B) employers sharing profits 
C) making enough money to live on 
D) justice for all people who work 
A) comparing their rewards to those of others 
B) employers sharing profits 
C) making enough money to live on 
D) justice for all people who work

Question 18

Talia is what type of manager?

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic 
B) Theory Y-oriented 
C) Dictatorial 
D) Theory X-oriented 
A) Autocratic 
B) Theory Y-oriented 
C) Dictatorial 
D) Theory X-oriented

Question 19

One way managers can motivate employees to support sustainability initiatives is to _________.

Accepted Answer

A) hire people who are already passionate about sustainability 
B) offer them more health benefits 
C) reduce their work hours 
D) promote socialisation at the organisation 
A) hire people who are already passionate about sustainability 
B) offer them more health benefits 
C) reduce their work hours 
D) promote socialisation at the organisation

Question 20

What are the assumptions of Theory Y?

Accepted Answer

Theory Y is a positive view that assumes

According to expectancy theory, managers should give all workers the same rewards.

In Maslow's system, a person takes care of social needs before worrying about personal safety.

Katie has just been asked to type up a report in two days using a software program she has never seen before.Katie wonders if she will be able to get her project accomplished on time and in the format wanted by her manager.This is an example of which variable in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Vroom's expectancy theory would say that a worker with a higher expectation of performance will definitely apply more effort to a job.

How does Herzberg recommend staff should be motivated?

In goal-setting theory, which feedback is the most powerful motivator?

In expectancy theory, a person may have the ability to reach a certain goal, but lack motivation because _________.

In the JCM, autonomy and feedback are core dimensions for a job.

According to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, _________ is/are associated with job satisfaction.

Which theory is considered a negative view of people?

Which of the following is true of the three early theories of motivation?

In Herzberg's view, removing a hygiene factor makes a person less dissatisfied with his or her job.

Under-rewarded inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio _________ that of the referent.

According to Maslow, a person stranded on a desert island would _________ before she is worried about making weapons.

Which of the following holds that intrinsic factors are related to job satisfaction, and extrinsic factors are related to job dissatisfaction?

Successful managers tend to be better at _________.

Equity theory recognises that individuals are concerned with _________.

Talia is what type of manager?

One way managers can motivate employees to support sustainability initiatives is to _________.

What are the assumptions of Theory Y?

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

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Exam 10: Motivating and Rewarding Employees

According to expectancy theory, managers should give all workers the same rewards.

In Maslow's system, a person takes care of social needs before worrying about personal safety.

Katie has just been asked to type up a report in two days using a software program she has never seen before.Katie wonders if she will be able to get her project accomplished on time and in the format wanted by her manager.This is an example of which variable in Vroom's expectancy theory?

Vroom's expectancy theory would say that a worker with a higher expectation of performance will definitely apply more effort to a job.

How does Herzberg recommend staff should be motivated?

In goal-setting theory, which feedback is the most powerful motivator?

In expectancy theory, a person may have the ability to reach a certain goal, but lack motivation because _________.

In the JCM, autonomy and feedback are core dimensions for a job.

According to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, _________ is/are associated with job satisfaction.

Which theory is considered a negative view of people?

Which of the following is true of the three early theories of motivation?

In Herzberg's view, removing a hygiene factor makes a person less dissatisfied with his or her job.

Under-rewarded inequity exists when one's own outcomes-to-input ratio _________ that of the referent.

According to Maslow, a person stranded on a desert island would _________ before she is worried about making weapons.

Which of the following holds that intrinsic factors are related to job satisfaction, and extrinsic factors are related to job dissatisfaction?

Successful managers tend to be better at _________.

Equity theory recognises that individuals are concerned with _________.

Talia is what type of manager?

One way managers can motivate employees to support sustainability initiatives is to _________.

What are the assumptions of Theory Y?

Managers and Management

The Managerial Environment

Foundations of Decision Making

Foundations of Planning

Organisational Structure and Design

Managing Human Resources

Managing Change and Innovation

Foundations of Individual Behaviour

Understanding Groups and Managing Work Teams

Leadership and Trust

Managing Communication and Information

Foundations of Control

Filters