Question 1

An example of an __________ reward is a raise.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of an __________ reward is...

Question 2

Goal setting theory is based on the idea that setting ambitious but attainable goals can motivate workers and improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

__________ leadership occurs when someone may not have official authority or position but chooses to lead for a variety of reasons.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ leadership occurs when someone may not...

Question 4

Empowerment most allows employees to feel:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stressed 
B)  In charge 
C)  A sense of ownership within the company 
D)  All of the responses are correct 
A)  Stressed 
B)  In charge 
C)  A sense of ownership within the company 
D)  All of the responses are correct

Question 5

Which of the following statements about leaders is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only managers can be leaders 
B)  It is hard to be an effective manager without being a leader 
C)  There are distinct qualities that all leaders have 
D)  All of the responses are correct 
A)  Only managers can be leaders 
B)  It is hard to be an effective manager without being a leader 
C)  There are distinct qualities that all leaders have 
D)  All of the responses are correct

Question 6

An extrinsic reward is the personal satisfaction you feel when you perform well and achieve goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Decision making is very simply choosing among two or more alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A transformational leader is successful by providing clear structure and guidelines to employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first step in MBO is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing a set of mutually agreed upon goals for a specific period of time 
B)  Developing an effective flextime schedule 
C)  Drawing the organizational chart 
D)  Analyzing jobs in the organization 
A)  Establishing a set of mutually agreed upon goals for a specific period of time 
B)  Developing an effective flextime schedule 
C)  Drawing the organizational chart 
D)  Analyzing jobs in the organization

Question 10

Which of the following statements about empowerment is most true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Empowerment is a recent concept and is a way to motivate employees 
B)  Empowerment of employees means putting them in charge during various times of the day 
C)  Empowerment can have very negative consequences for management 
D)  Empowerment suggests that managers have lost control of the workforce 
A)  Empowerment is a recent concept and is a way to motivate employees 
B)  Empowerment of employees means putting them in charge during various times of the day 
C)  Empowerment can have very negative consequences for management 
D)  Empowerment suggests that managers have lost control of the workforce

Question 11

A __________ leader is more likely to promise rewards for good performance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ leader is more likely to...

Question 12

Which of the following is a set of qualities that tend to help leaders achieve effective results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Understanding the task 
B)  Listening 
C)  Openness to change 
D)  All of the responses are correct 
A)  Understanding the task 
B)  Listening 
C)  Openness to change 
D)  All of the responses are correct

Question 13

The __________ effect refers to the tendency for people to behave differently when they know they are being studied.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ effect refers to the tendency...

Question 14

Managers in which of the following industries would be most likely to use empowerment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Construction 
B)  Higher education 
C)  Production work in a typical factory 
D)  Mining 
A)  Construction 
B)  Higher education 
C)  Production work in a typical factory 
D)  Mining

Question 15

Motivators cause dissatisfaction if not present.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Accepting constructive criticism is a sign of weakness and thus is not useful to successful leaders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The principle of motion economy showed that every job could be broken down into therbligs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Task leaders make sure that everyone is comfortable with the decision being made and diffuse any potentially confrontational issues among group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Define leadership and management and discuss the typical characteristics associated with each.

Accepted Answer

Leadership is the process of offering gu

Question 20

Social leaders plan activities and timelines and make sure the group stays on task.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An example of an __________ reward is a raise.

Goal setting theory is based on the idea that setting ambitious but attainable goals can motivate workers and improve performance.

__________ leadership occurs when someone may not have official authority or position but chooses to lead for a variety of reasons.

Empowerment most allows employees to feel:

Which of the following statements about leaders is true?

An extrinsic reward is the personal satisfaction you feel when you perform well and achieve goals.

Decision making is very simply choosing among two or more alternatives.

A transformational leader is successful by providing clear structure and guidelines to employees.

The first step in MBO is:

Which of the following statements about empowerment is most true?

A __________ leader is more likely to promise rewards for good performance.

Which of the following is a set of qualities that tend to help leaders achieve effective results?

The __________ effect refers to the tendency for people to behave differently when they know they are being studied.

Managers in which of the following industries would be most likely to use empowerment?

Motivators cause dissatisfaction if not present.

Accepting constructive criticism is a sign of weakness and thus is not useful to successful leaders.

The principle of motion economy showed that every job could be broken down into therbligs.

Task leaders make sure that everyone is comfortable with the decision being made and diffuse any potentially confrontational issues among group members.

Define leadership and management and discuss the typical characteristics associated with each.

Social leaders plan activities and timelines and make sure the group stays on task.

Introduction

Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business

Competing in the Global Marketplace

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing Your Own Business

Management and Leadership in Todays Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Managing Human Resources and Labor Relations

Motivating Employees

Creating Products and Pricing Strategies to Meet Customers Needs

Distributing and Promoting Products and Services

Using Technology to Manage Information Lf-Test Scoring Guidelines

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An example of an __________ reward is a raise.

Goal setting theory is based on the idea that setting ambitious but attainable goals can motivate workers and improve performance.

__________ leadership occurs when someone may not have official authority or position but chooses to lead for a variety of reasons.

Empowerment most allows employees to feel:

Which of the following statements about leaders is true?

An extrinsic reward is the personal satisfaction you feel when you perform well and achieve goals.

Decision making is very simply choosing among two or more alternatives.

A transformational leader is successful by providing clear structure and guidelines to employees.

The first step in MBO is:

Which of the following statements about empowerment is most true?

A __________ leader is more likely to promise rewards for good performance.

Which of the following is a set of qualities that tend to help leaders achieve effective results?

The __________ effect refers to the tendency for people to behave differently when they know they are being studied.

Managers in which of the following industries would be most likely to use empowerment?

Motivators cause dissatisfaction if not present.

Accepting constructive criticism is a sign of weakness and thus is not useful to successful leaders.

The principle of motion economy showed that every job could be broken down into therbligs.

Task leaders make sure that everyone is comfortable with the decision being made and diffuse any potentially confrontational issues among group members.

Define leadership and management and discuss the typical characteristics associated with each.

Social leaders plan activities and timelines and make sure the group stays on task.

Introduction

Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business

Competing in the Global Marketplace

Forms of Business Ownership

Entrepreneurship: Starting and Managing Your Own Business

Management and Leadership in Todays Organizations

Designing Organizational Structures

Managing Human Resources and Labor Relations

Motivating Employees

Creating Products and Pricing Strategies to Meet Customers Needs

Distributing and Promoting Products and Services

Using Technology to Manage Information Lf-Test Scoring Guidelines

Filters