Question 1

A "merit" pay increase is the same as a "cost-of-living" adjustment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about job rotation is correct? Job rotation:

Accepted Answer

A) standardizes job tasks and employs people in very routine jobs. 
B) increases job content by giving workers more responsibility for planning and evaluating duties. 
C) increases job variety by adding new tasks of similar difficulty to a job. 
D) increases task variety by shifting workers among jobs involving tasks of similar difficulty. 
E) defines job tasks and the work arrangements to accomplish them. 
A) standardizes job tasks and employs people in very routine jobs. 
B) increases job content by giving workers more responsibility for planning and evaluating duties. 
C) increases job variety by adding new tasks of similar difficulty to a job. 
D) increases task variety by shifting workers among jobs involving tasks of similar difficulty. 
E) defines job tasks and the work arrangements to accomplish them.

Question 3

For a performance appraisal system to be valid,it must __________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide consistent results each time it is used 
B) be statistically robust 
C) be used in a wide cross-section of industries 
D) be used across hierarchical levels in an organization 
E) actually measure people on relevant job content 
A) provide consistent results each time it is used 
B) be statistically robust 
C) be used in a wide cross-section of industries 
D) be used across hierarchical levels in an organization 
E) actually measure people on relevant job content

Question 4

Employees who work less than the standard 40-hour workweek but are considered to be permanent members of the organization's workforce are called __________.

Accepted Answer

permanent

Question 5

Content theories are useful in the integrated model of motivation as guides to understanding individual beliefs and career aspirations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

From an evaluative perspective,performance measurement lets people know where their actual performance stands relative to objectives and standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ describes work done at home or in a remote location via use of computers and advanced telecommunication linkages with a central or other employment locations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ describes work done at home or...

Question 8

When measuring employee performance,managers should make sure that measurements are:

Accepted Answer

A) based on clear job performance criteria. 
B) accurate in assessing performance. 
C) providing a defensible basis for differentiating between high and low performance. 
D) useful as feedback that can help future performance. 
E) all of the above. 
A) based on clear job performance criteria. 
B) accurate in assessing performance. 
C) providing a defensible basis for differentiating between high and low performance. 
D) useful as feedback that can help future performance. 
E) all of the above.

Question 9

Some people argue that merit pay plans are not consistent with the demands of today's organizations because they fail to recognize the high degree of task interdependence among employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One disadvantage of skill-based pay is __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the possible higher pay and training costs that are not offset by greater productivity 
B) managers do not like working with a skill-based pay program 
C) the program can be implemented quickly 
D) that workers learn to do one another's jobs 
E) workers know in advance what is required to receive a pay rate 
A) the possible higher pay and training costs that are not offset by greater productivity 
B) managers do not like working with a skill-based pay program 
C) the program can be implemented quickly 
D) that workers learn to do one another's jobs 
E) workers know in advance what is required to receive a pay rate

Question 11

The potential advantages of job simplification include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increasing operating efficiency by reducing the number of skills required to do a job. 
B) being able to hire low-cost labor. 
C) keeping the needs for job training to a minimum. 
D) emphasizing the accomplishment of repetitive tasks. 
E) increased employee turnover. 
A) increasing operating efficiency by reducing the number of skills required to do a job. 
B) being able to hire low-cost labor. 
C) keeping the needs for job training to a minimum. 
D) emphasizing the accomplishment of repetitive tasks. 
E) increased employee turnover.

Question 12

__________ is a method of performance appraisal that uses a small number of performance categories,such as "very good," "good," "adequate," and "very poor," and slots a certain proportion of people into each category.

Accepted Answer

A) Paired comparison 
B) Critical incident diary 
C) Forced distribution 
D) Ranking 
E) Management by objectives 
A) Paired comparison 
B) Critical incident diary 
C) Forced distribution 
D) Ranking 
E) Management by objectives

Question 13

A forced distribution is a performance appraisal method whereby each person is directly compared with every other person being rated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

__________ is a pay system that links pay and performance by giving the workers the opportunity to share in productivity gains through increased earnings.

Accepted Answer

A) Skill-based pay 
B) Sanctioned pay 
C) Performance pay 
D) Gain sharing 
E) Statutory pay 
A) Skill-based pay 
B) Sanctioned pay 
C) Performance pay 
D) Gain sharing 
E) Statutory pay

Question 15

For a performance appraisal system to be reliable,it must __________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide consistent results each time it is used. 
B) be used in a wide cross-section of industries. 
C) be statistically robust. 
D) be used across hierarchical levels in an organization. 
E) actually measure people on relevant job characteristics. 
A) provide consistent results each time it is used. 
B) be used in a wide cross-section of industries. 
C) be statistically robust. 
D) be used across hierarchical levels in an organization. 
E) actually measure people on relevant job characteristics.

Question 16

Describe the core characteristics model of job enrichment.Explain how this model can provide guidance to practicing managers.Should everyone's job be enriched? Why or why not?
Suggested

Accepted Answer

According to the core characteristics mo

Question 17

Any work schedule that allows a full-time job to be completed in less than the standard five days is known as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any work schedule that allows a full-time...

Question 18

__________ methods of performance appraisal seek to identify one's relative standing among those being rated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ methods of performance appraisal seek to...

Question 19

An organization that is able to employ two persons as one by having one person work mornings and the other person work afternoons on the same job is reaping the benefits of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization that is able to employ...

Question 20

Jason works as a social worker at a local hospital.He loves his job and derives great satisfaction from feeling as though he has helped others and made a difference in the community.Jason is motivated by __________ rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) unexpected 
B) implied 
C) outside 
D) extrinsic 
E) intrinsic 
A) unexpected 
B) implied 
C) outside 
D) extrinsic 
E) intrinsic

A "merit" pay increase is the same as a "cost-of-living" adjustment.

Which of the following statements about job rotation is correct? Job rotation:

For a performance appraisal system to be valid,it must __________.

Employees who work less than the standard 40-hour workweek but are considered to be permanent members of the organization's workforce are called __________.

Content theories are useful in the integrated model of motivation as guides to understanding individual beliefs and career aspirations.

From an evaluative perspective,performance measurement lets people know where their actual performance stands relative to objectives and standards.

__________ describes work done at home or in a remote location via use of computers and advanced telecommunication linkages with a central or other employment locations.

When measuring employee performance,managers should make sure that measurements are:

Some people argue that merit pay plans are not consistent with the demands of today's organizations because they fail to recognize the high degree of task interdependence among employees.

One disadvantage of skill-based pay is __________.

The potential advantages of job simplification include all of the following EXCEPT:

__________ is a method of performance appraisal that uses a small number of performance categories,such as "very good," "good," "adequate," and "very poor," and slots a certain proportion of people into each category.

A forced distribution is a performance appraisal method whereby each person is directly compared with every other person being rated.

__________ is a pay system that links pay and performance by giving the workers the opportunity to share in productivity gains through increased earnings.

For a performance appraisal system to be reliable,it must __________.

Describe the core characteristics model of job enrichment.Explain how this model can provide guidance to practicing managers.Should everyone's job be enriched? Why or why not? Suggested

Any work schedule that allows a full-time job to be completed in less than the standard five days is known as the __________.

__________ methods of performance appraisal seek to identify one's relative standing among those being rated.

An organization that is able to employ two persons as one by having one person work mornings and the other person work afternoons on the same job is reaping the benefits of __________.

Jason works as a social worker at a local hospital.He loves his job and derives great satisfaction from feeling as though he has helped others and made a difference in the community.Jason is motivated by __________ rewards.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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Exam 6: Motivation and Performance

A "merit" pay increase is the same as a "cost-of-living" adjustment.

Which of the following statements about job rotation is correct? Job rotation:

For a performance appraisal system to be valid,it must __________.

Employees who work less than the standard 40-hour workweek but are considered to be permanent members of the organization's workforce are called __________.

Content theories are useful in the integrated model of motivation as guides to understanding individual beliefs and career aspirations.

From an evaluative perspective,performance measurement lets people know where their actual performance stands relative to objectives and standards.

__________ describes work done at home or in a remote location via use of computers and advanced telecommunication linkages with a central or other employment locations.

When measuring employee performance,managers should make sure that measurements are:

Some people argue that merit pay plans are not consistent with the demands of today's organizations because they fail to recognize the high degree of task interdependence among employees.

One disadvantage of skill-based pay is __________.

The potential advantages of job simplification include all of the following EXCEPT:

__________ is a method of performance appraisal that uses a small number of performance categories,such as "very good," "good," "adequate," and "very poor," and slots a certain proportion of people into each category.

A forced distribution is a performance appraisal method whereby each person is directly compared with every other person being rated.

__________ is a pay system that links pay and performance by giving the workers the opportunity to share in productivity gains through increased earnings.

For a performance appraisal system to be reliable,it must __________.

Describe the core characteristics model of job enrichment.Explain how this model can provide guidance to practicing managers.Should everyone's job be enriched? Why or why not? Suggested

Any work schedule that allows a full-time job to be completed in less than the standard five days is known as the __________.

__________ methods of performance appraisal seek to identify one's relative standing among those being rated.

An organization that is able to employ two persons as one by having one person work mornings and the other person work afternoons on the same job is reaping the benefits of __________.

Jason works as a social worker at a local hospital.He loves his job and derives great satisfaction from feeling as though he has helped others and made a difference in the community.Jason is motivated by __________ rewards.

Introducing Organizational Behavior

Individual Differences,Values,and Diversity

Emotions,Attitudes,and Job Satisfaction

Perception,Attribution,and Learning

Teams in Organizations

Teamwork and Team Performance

Decision-Making and Creativity

Conflict and Negotiation

Communication and Collaboration

Power and Politics

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Challenges and Organizational Change

Organizational Culture and Innovation

Organizational Goals and Structures

Strategy,Technology,and Organizational Design

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