Question 1

Low expectancy may be because employees may feel that something other than effort predicts performance,such as political behaviors on the part of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are three advantages for a company of using job rotation?

Accepted Answer

It is an effective way for employees to acquire new skills.Job rotation is also a means of knowledge transfer between departments.In addition,job rotation helps keep the employees marketable in the long run.

Question 3

What are at least four reasons why SMART goals motivate? First,goals give direction.Second,goals energize people and tell them not to stop until they reach that point.Third,having a goal provides a challenge.Finally,SMART goals urge people to think outside the box and rethink how they are working.Medium;Knowledge

Accepted Answer

First,goals give direction.Second,goals energize people and tell them not to stop until they reach that point.Third,having a goal provides a challenge.Finally,SMART goals urge people to think outside the box and rethink how they are working.

Question 4

Motivation is important and is sometimes the key determinant of effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

_______________ needs may be satisfied by providing development and growth opportunities on or off the job,as well as by assigning interesting and challenging work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ needs may be satisfied by providing...

Question 6

The ERG theory has a ____________ hypothesis suggesting that individuals who are frustrated in their attempts to satisfy one need may regress to another one.

Accepted Answer

frustratio

Question 7

_____________ schedule involves providing rewards every certain number of times the right behavior is demonstrated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____________ schedule involves providing rewards every certain...

Question 8

Herzberg labeled factors causing dissatisfaction of workers as ___________ factors because these factors were part of the context in which job was performed,as opposed to the job itself.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Herzberg labeled factors causing dissatisfaction of workers...

Question 9

How can job enrichment reduce turnover? Companies using job enrichment may experience positive outcomes such as reduced turnover,increased productivity and reduced absences.This may be because employees who have the authority and responsibility over their own work can be more efficient,eliminate unnecessary tasks,take shortcuts,and overall increase their own performance.Medium;Comprehension

Accepted Answer

Companies using job enrichment may exper

Question 10

Employees care about procedural justice for the organizational decisions including all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Layoffs 
B) Employee selection 
C) Pay decisions 
D) Employee respect 
A) Layoffs 
B) Employee selection 
C) Pay decisions 
D) Employee respect

Question 11

If you found out you were getting a promotion that will include a pay raise,increased responsibilities,and prestige,and you believed you deserve this promotion,you would perceive high procedural justice.False: If you found out you were getting a promotion that will include a pay raise,increased responsibilities,and prestige,and you believed you deserve this promotion,you would perceive high distributive justice.Medium;Comprehension

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Whether a person's job substantially affects other people's work,health,or well being is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Task significance 
B) Task identity 
C) Autonomy 
D) Skill variety 
A) Task significance 
B) Task identity 
C) Autonomy 
D) Skill variety

Question 13

The anticipated satisfaction that will result from an outcome is labeled as _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The anticipated satisfaction that will result from...

Question 14

The first step in influencing expectancy is to connect pay and other rewards to performance using bonuses,award systems,and merit pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The implications of the ERG theory is that we need to recognize which of the following?:

Accepted Answer

A) The multiple needs that may be driving an individual at a given point 
B) Understand group behaviors 
C) Job design is critical to motivation 
D) How to reward employees better 
A) The multiple needs that may be driving an individual at a given point 
B) Understand group behaviors 
C) Job design is critical to motivation 
D) How to reward employees better

Question 16

The intention of achieving a goal,leading to goal-directed behavior is ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The intention of achieving a goal,leading to...

Question 17

_______________ is an ineffective way of organizing jobs in rapidly changing environments where employees close to the problem should modify their approach on the demands of the situation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is an ineffective way of organizing...

Question 18

Nagging an employee to complete a report is an example of negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In equity theory,the _____________ other may be a specific person or an entire category of people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In equity theory,the _____________ other may be...

Question 20

Equity perceptions develop as a result of a subjective process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Low expectancy may be because employees may feel that something other than effort predicts performance,such as political behaviors on the part of employees.

What are three advantages for a company of using job rotation?

Motivation is important and is sometimes the key determinant of effectiveness.

_______________ needs may be satisfied by providing development and growth opportunities on or off the job,as well as by assigning interesting and challenging work.

The ERG theory has a ____________ hypothesis suggesting that individuals who are frustrated in their attempts to satisfy one need may regress to another one.

_____________ schedule involves providing rewards every certain number of times the right behavior is demonstrated.

Herzberg labeled factors causing dissatisfaction of workers as ___________ factors because these factors were part of the context in which job was performed,as opposed to the job itself.

Employees care about procedural justice for the organizational decisions including all of the following EXCEPT:

Whether a person's job substantially affects other people's work,health,or well being is referred to as:

The anticipated satisfaction that will result from an outcome is labeled as _______________.

The first step in influencing expectancy is to connect pay and other rewards to performance using bonuses,award systems,and merit pay.

The implications of the ERG theory is that we need to recognize which of the following?:

The intention of achieving a goal,leading to goal-directed behavior is ______________.

_______________ is an ineffective way of organizing jobs in rapidly changing environments where employees close to the problem should modify their approach on the demands of the situation.

Nagging an employee to complete a report is an example of negative reinforcement.

In equity theory,the _____________ other may be a specific person or an entire category of people.

Equity perceptions develop as a result of a subjective process.

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

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Exam 14: Motivating Employees

Low expectancy may be because employees may feel that something other than effort predicts performance,such as political behaviors on the part of employees.

What are three advantages for a company of using job rotation?

Motivation is important and is sometimes the key determinant of effectiveness.

_______________ needs may be satisfied by providing development and growth opportunities on or off the job,as well as by assigning interesting and challenging work.

The ERG theory has a ____________ hypothesis suggesting that individuals who are frustrated in their attempts to satisfy one need may regress to another one.

_____________ schedule involves providing rewards every certain number of times the right behavior is demonstrated.

Herzberg labeled factors causing dissatisfaction of workers as ___________ factors because these factors were part of the context in which job was performed,as opposed to the job itself.

Employees care about procedural justice for the organizational decisions including all of the following EXCEPT:

Whether a person's job substantially affects other people's work,health,or well being is referred to as:

The anticipated satisfaction that will result from an outcome is labeled as _______________.

The first step in influencing expectancy is to connect pay and other rewards to performance using bonuses,award systems,and merit pay.

The implications of the ERG theory is that we need to recognize which of the following?:

The intention of achieving a goal,leading to goal-directed behavior is ______________.

_______________ is an ineffective way of organizing jobs in rapidly changing environments where employees close to the problem should modify their approach on the demands of the situation.

Nagging an employee to complete a report is an example of negative reinforcement.

In equity theory,the _____________ other may be a specific person or an entire category of people.

Equity perceptions develop as a result of a subjective process.

Introduction to Principles of Management

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

History, Globalization, and Values-Based Leadership

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategizing

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Social Networks

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters