Question 1

Describe how you might apply the SMART system for setting a goal that you would like to achieve.

Accepted Answer

Answers may vary.

Question 2

From Scenario B, it can be inferred that Anna illustrates

Accepted Answer

A) high expectancy. 
B) high instrumentality. 
C) negative valence. 
D) low equity. 
E) high empowerment. 
A) high expectancy. 
B) high instrumentality. 
C) negative valence. 
D) low equity. 
E) high empowerment. C

Question 3

The need for _____ is characterized by a strong orientation toward success and goal attainment.

Accepted Answer

A) affiliation 
B) achievement 
C) praise 
D) performance 
E) reinforcement 
A) affiliation 
B) achievement 
C) praise 
D) performance 
E) reinforcement B

Question 4

Understanding why people do the things they do on the job is an easy task for managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is true of job enrichment?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves assigning new tasks involving the same level of responsibility. 
B) It involves restructuring a job to make it more rewarding and motivating. 
C) It involves shifting a person from one job to another to alleviate boredom. 
D) It involves a raise in the amount of compensation to motivate people. 
E) It involves doing one task at a time in order to improve efficiency. 
A) It involves assigning new tasks involving the same level of responsibility. 
B) It involves restructuring a job to make it more rewarding and motivating. 
C) It involves shifting a person from one job to another to alleviate boredom. 
D) It involves a raise in the amount of compensation to motivate people. 
E) It involves doing one task at a time in order to improve efficiency.

Question 6

According to Herzberg's theory, the two factors that affect people working on their jobs are categorized into

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A) environmental and personal factors. 
B) social and psychological factors. 
C) intrinsic and extrinsic factors. 
D) hygiene factors and motivators. 
E) cognitive and behavioral factors. 
A) environmental and personal factors. 
B) social and psychological factors. 
C) intrinsic and extrinsic factors. 
D) hygiene factors and motivators. 
E) cognitive and behavioral factors.

Question 7

A contribution of Herzberg's two-factor theory is that it

Accepted Answer

A) distinguishes between the need for power versus achievement. 
B) reminds managers to focus on intrinsic as well as extrinsic rewards. 
C) illustrates that needs have to be satisfied in a specific order. 
D) proves that human wants are insatiable. 
E) suggests that job design is of little consequence to employee motivation. 
A) distinguishes between the need for power versus achievement. 
B) reminds managers to focus on intrinsic as well as extrinsic rewards. 
C) illustrates that needs have to be satisfied in a specific order. 
D) proves that human wants are insatiable. 
E) suggests that job design is of little consequence to employee motivation.

Question 8

Discuss the basic needs identified by McClelland that are the most important for managers to understand.

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Question 9

According to organizational behavior modification, which of the following is a key consequence of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Arbitration 
B) Empowerment 
C) Centralization 
D) Vigilance 
E) Punishment 
A) Arbitration 
B) Empowerment 
C) Centralization 
D) Vigilance 
E) Punishment

Question 10

From Scenario B, it can be inferred that Armando illustrates

Accepted Answer

A) high expectancy. 
B) low instrumentality. 
C) negative valence. 
D) low equity. 
E) high empowerment. 
A) high expectancy. 
B) low instrumentality. 
C) negative valence. 
D) low equity. 
E) high empowerment.

Question 11

According to McClelland, when the need for power is used as a negative force it is called

Accepted Answer

A) customized power. 
B) negative power. 
C) antisocial power. 
D) affective power. 
E) personalized power. 
A) customized power. 
B) negative power. 
C) antisocial power. 
D) affective power. 
E) personalized power.

Question 12

Which of the following behavioral modification methods does Fred utilize?

Accepted Answer

A) Termination 
B) Punishment 
C) Negative reinforcement 
D) Positive reinforcement 
E) Arbitration 
A) Termination 
B) Punishment 
C) Negative reinforcement 
D) Positive reinforcement 
E) Arbitration

Question 13

Programs designed to create a workplace that enhances employee well-being are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) reinforcement programs. 
B) work-life balance programs. 
C) job enrichment programs. 
D) quality of work life programs. 
E) affirmative action programs. 
A) reinforcement programs. 
B) work-life balance programs. 
C) job enrichment programs. 
D) quality of work life programs. 
E) affirmative action programs.

Question 14

According to Maslow's need hierarchy, _____ needs concern becoming everything a person is capable of being.

Accepted Answer

A) self-actualization 
B) ego 
C) safety or security 
D) physiological 
E) social 
A) self-actualization 
B) ego 
C) safety or security 
D) physiological 
E) social

Question 15

From Scenario A, it can be inferred that John believes in the law of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) effect 
B) return 
C) demand 
D) equity 
E) relativity 
A) effect 
B) return 
C) demand 
D) equity 
E) relativity

Question 16

According to McClelland's theory, Kevin shows a need for ____.

Accepted Answer

A) security 
B) affiliation 
C) socialized power 
D) personalized power 
E) self-actualization 
A) security 
B) affiliation 
C) socialized power 
D) personalized power 
E) self-actualization

Question 17

Which of the following best describes valence?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the perceived likelihood that performance will be followed by a particular outcome. 
B) It is the value the expected outcome holds for the person contemplating it. 
C) It is the consequence resulting from performance. 
D) It is the perceived likelihood that employees' efforts will enable them to attain valuable goals. 
E) It is the degree to which employees base their goals on their personal values. 
A) It is the perceived likelihood that performance will be followed by a particular outcome. 
B) It is the value the expected outcome holds for the person contemplating it. 
C) It is the consequence resulting from performance. 
D) It is the perceived likelihood that employees' efforts will enable them to attain valuable goals. 
E) It is the degree to which employees base their goals on their personal values.

Question 18

Failure to provide positive feedback for a job well done, resulting in lower motivation thereafter is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) punishment. 
B) extinction. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) negative reinforcement. 
E) disempowerment. 
A) punishment. 
B) extinction. 
C) positive reinforcement. 
D) negative reinforcement. 
E) disempowerment.

Question 19

Positive consequences that motivate behavior are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) benefactors. 
B) regulators. 
C) reinforcers. 
D) effectors. 
E) sanctions. 
A) benefactors. 
B) regulators. 
C) reinforcers. 
D) effectors. 
E) sanctions.

Question 20

Briefly describe Edward Thorndike's law of effect, and discuss the theory that uses it to alter employee behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe Edward Thorndike's law of effect,...

Describe how you might apply the SMART system for setting a goal that you would like to achieve.

From Scenario B, it can be inferred that Anna illustrates

The need for _____ is characterized by a strong orientation toward success and goal attainment.

Understanding why people do the things they do on the job is an easy task for managers.

Which of the following is true of job enrichment?

According to Herzberg's theory, the two factors that affect people working on their jobs are categorized into

A contribution of Herzberg's two-factor theory is that it

Discuss the basic needs identified by McClelland that are the most important for managers to understand.

According to organizational behavior modification, which of the following is a key consequence of behavior?

From Scenario B, it can be inferred that Armando illustrates

According to McClelland, when the need for power is used as a negative force it is called

Which of the following behavioral modification methods does Fred utilize?

Programs designed to create a workplace that enhances employee well-being are referred to as

According to Maslow's need hierarchy, _____ needs concern becoming everything a person is capable of being.

From Scenario A, it can be inferred that John believes in the law of ____.

According to McClelland's theory, Kevin shows a need for ____.

Which of the following best describes valence?

Failure to provide positive feedback for a job well done, resulting in lower motivation thereafter is an example of a(n)

Positive consequences that motivate behavior are referred to as

Briefly describe Edward Thorndike's law of effect, and discuss the theory that uses it to alter employee behavior.

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Exam 13: Motivating for Performance

Describe how you might apply the SMART system for setting a goal that you would like to achieve.

From Scenario B, it can be inferred that Anna illustrates

The need for _____ is characterized by a strong orientation toward success and goal attainment.

Understanding why people do the things they do on the job is an easy task for managers.

Which of the following is true of job enrichment?

According to Herzberg's theory, the two factors that affect people working on their jobs are categorized into

A contribution of Herzberg's two-factor theory is that it

Discuss the basic needs identified by McClelland that are the most important for managers to understand.

According to organizational behavior modification, which of the following is a key consequence of behavior?

From Scenario B, it can be inferred that Armando illustrates

According to McClelland, when the need for power is used as a negative force it is called

Which of the following behavioral modification methods does Fred utilize?

Programs designed to create a workplace that enhances employee well-being are referred to as

According to Maslow's need hierarchy, _____ needs concern becoming everything a person is capable of being.

From Scenario A, it can be inferred that John believes in the law of ____.

According to McClelland's theory, Kevin shows a need for ____.

Which of the following best describes valence?

Failure to provide positive feedback for a job well done, resulting in lower motivation thereafter is an example of a(n)

Positive consequences that motivate behavior are referred to as

Briefly describe Edward Thorndike's law of effect, and discuss the theory that uses it to alter employee behavior.

Managing and Performing

The External and Internal Environments

Managerial Decision Making

Planning and Strategic Management

Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Management

Entrepreneurship

Organization Structure

Organizational Agility

Human Resources Management

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Leadership

Teamwork

Communicating

Managerial Control

Managing Technology and Innovation

Creating and Leading Change

Filters