Question 1

Which of the following statements about goals is most likely FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determining just how challenging to make goals creates a dilemma for many leaders. 
B)  Goal commitment is likely to increase with follower participation in goal setting. 
C)  Followers exert the greatest effort when goals are accompanied by feedback. 
D)  Easily attainable goals result in higher levels of effort and performance. 
A)  Determining just how challenging to make goals creates a dilemma for many leaders. 
B)  Goal commitment is likely to increase with follower participation in goal setting. 
C)  Followers exert the greatest effort when goals are accompanied by feedback. 
D)  Easily attainable goals result in higher levels of effort and performance.

Question 2

A firm with a "pay for performance" culture that distributes bonuses and commissions for results obtained is most likely using the empowerment approach to motivate employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Briefly describe Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Accepted Answer

The two-factor theory was developed from

Question 4

Job satisfaction surveys are most useful when compared to a dissimilar reference group,such as an organization of a different size or one in another industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What are organizational citizenship behaviors? Provide examples to illustrate your response.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people who are m

Question 6

Which statement about empowerment and the operant approach is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The situation is almost always fixed,and followers are the only variables important in the performance equation. 
B)  By changing the situation,leaders can enhance followers' motivation,performance,and satisfaction. 
C)  Restructuring work processes and procedures generally has little effect on follower's motivational levels. 
D)  Most followers enjoy the challenge of doing things in new ways and feel immediately empowered. 
A)  The situation is almost always fixed,and followers are the only variables important in the performance equation. 
B)  By changing the situation,leaders can enhance followers' motivation,performance,and satisfaction. 
C)  Restructuring work processes and procedures generally has little effect on follower's motivational levels. 
D)  Most followers enjoy the challenge of doing things in new ways and feel immediately empowered.

Question 7

An individual's tendency to exert effort toward task accomplishment depends partly on the strength of his/her motive to achieve success.This concept is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  problem solving. 
B)  customer orientation. 
C)  relationship building. 
D)  achievement orientation. 
A)  problem solving. 
B)  customer orientation. 
C)  relationship building. 
D)  achievement orientation.

Question 8

Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Accepted Answer

According to Maslow,people are motivated

Question 9

Role conflict occurs whenever leaders or followers are unclear about what they need to do and how they should do it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following assesses the overall degree to which employees are satisfied with their organization and their job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hygiene factors 
B)  Facet satisfaction item 
C)  Global satisfaction item 
D)  Motivators 
A)  Hygiene factors 
B)  Facet satisfaction item 
C)  Global satisfaction item 
D)  Motivators

Which of the following statements about goals is most likely FALSE?

A firm with a "pay for performance" culture that distributes bonuses and commissions for results obtained is most likely using the empowerment approach to motivate employees.

Briefly describe Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Job satisfaction surveys are most useful when compared to a dissimilar reference group,such as an organization of a different size or one in another industry.

What are organizational citizenship behaviors? Provide examples to illustrate your response.

Which statement about empowerment and the operant approach is most likely true?

An individual's tendency to exert effort toward task accomplishment depends partly on the strength of his/her motive to achieve success.This concept is called:

Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Role conflict occurs whenever leaders or followers are unclear about what they need to do and how they should do it.

Which of the following assesses the overall degree to which employees are satisfied with their organization and their job?

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

Skills for Developing Others

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

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Exam 9: Motivation, Satisfaction, and Performance

Which of the following statements about goals is most likely FALSE?

A firm with a "pay for performance" culture that distributes bonuses and commissions for results obtained is most likely using the empowerment approach to motivate employees.

Briefly describe Herzberg's two-factor theory.

Job satisfaction surveys are most useful when compared to a dissimilar reference group,such as an organization of a different size or one in another industry.

What are organizational citizenship behaviors? Provide examples to illustrate your response.

Which statement about empowerment and the operant approach is most likely true?

An individual's tendency to exert effort toward task accomplishment depends partly on the strength of his/her motive to achieve success.This concept is called:

Explain Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Role conflict occurs whenever leaders or followers are unclear about what they need to do and how they should do it.

Which of the following assesses the overall degree to which employees are satisfied with their organization and their job?

What Do We Mean by Leadership

Leader Development

Skills for Developing Yourself As a Leader

Power and Influence

Values, Ethics, and Character

Leadership Attributes

Leadership Behavior

Skills for Building Personal Credibility and Influencing Others

Groups, Teams, and Their Leadership

Skills for Developing Others

The Situation

Contingency Theories of Leadership

Leadership and Change

The Dark Side of Leadership

Skills for Optimizing Leadership As Situations Change

Filters