Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding a merit-based pay plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  It bases pay levels on how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do. 
B)  It is also called competency-based pay plan. 
C)  Unions typically resist merit-based pay plan. 
D)  It distributes compensation based on established formula designed around a company's profitability. 
E)  A typical merit-based pay plan provides no base salary and pays the employee only for what he or she produces. 
A)  It bases pay levels on how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do. 
B)  It is also called competency-based pay plan. 
C)  Unions typically resist merit-based pay plan. 
D)  It distributes compensation based on established formula designed around a company's profitability. 
E)  A typical merit-based pay plan provides no base salary and pays the employee only for what he or she produces.

Question 2

The ________ pay plan has long been popular as a means of compensating production workers by paying a fixed sum for each unit of production completed.

Accepted Answer

A)  competency-based 
B)  gainsharing 
C)  piece-rate 
D)  profit sharing 
E)  merit-based 
A)  competency-based 
B)  gainsharing 
C)  piece-rate 
D)  profit sharing 
E)  merit-based

Question 3

What is the main strength of job rotation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It eliminates management involvement. 
B)  It increases motivation. 
C)  It increases productivity. 
D)  It decreases training costs. 
E)  It decreases supervisor work load. 
A)  It eliminates management involvement. 
B)  It increases motivation. 
C)  It increases productivity. 
D)  It decreases training costs. 
E)  It decreases supervisor work load.

Question 4

In which of the following variable-pay programs is the pay level based on how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do?

Accepted Answer

A)  bonuses 
B)  piece-rate pay 
C)  skill-based pay 
D)  gainsharing 
E)  merit-based pay 
A)  bonuses 
B)  piece-rate pay 
C)  skill-based pay 
D)  gainsharing 
E)  merit-based pay

Question 5

Andrew is a software tester. He runs through the same types of programs day after day looking for bugs and reporting them. He is taking night classes on programming. Often, he knows the best solution to many of the bugs, but he is still learning to code. Describe two job characteristics that Andrew is striving to improve, and explain two ways that Andrew's manager can redesign his current job to help him reach his goals.

Accepted Answer

Andrew is striving to have greater task

Question 6

A ________ pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings.

Accepted Answer

A)  piece-rate 
B)  merit-based 
C)  skill-based 
D)  profit sharing 
E)  competency-based 
A)  piece-rate 
B)  merit-based 
C)  skill-based 
D)  profit sharing 
E)  competency-based

Question 7

Research evidence on participative management indicates that it is a sure means for improving employee performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A gainsharing pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jobs that score ________ give incumbents a feeling of personal responsibility for the results.

Accepted Answer

A)  high on skill variety 
B)  low on task significance 
C)  high on autonomy 
D)  low on task identity 
E)  high on feedback 
A)  high on skill variety 
B)  low on task significance 
C)  high on autonomy 
D)  low on task identity 
E)  high on feedback

Question 10

According to the job characteristics model, ________ indicates the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about your own performance.

Accepted Answer

A)  task significance 
B)  autonomy 
C)  feedback 
D)  task identity 
E)  skill variety 
A)  task significance 
B)  autonomy 
C)  feedback 
D)  task identity 
E)  skill variety

Question 11

Research on employee stock ownership plans indicates that they ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase employee satisfaction 
B)  decrease company profits 
C)  reduce stress experienced by employees 
D)  decrease productivity of employees 
E)  increase employee turnover 
A)  increase employee satisfaction 
B)  decrease company profits 
C)  reduce stress experienced by employees 
D)  decrease productivity of employees 
E)  increase employee turnover

Question 12

Which of the following is the distinct characteristic common to all participative management programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  joint decision making 
B)  autonomy 
C)  commitment 
D)  productivity enhancement 
E)  quality improvement 
A)  joint decision making 
B)  autonomy 
C)  commitment 
D)  productivity enhancement 
E)  quality improvement

Question 13

The two most common forms of representative participation are ________ and board representatives.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality circles 
B)  work councils 
C)  employee unions 
D)  task teams 
E)  self-regulatory organization 
A)  quality circles 
B)  work councils 
C)  employee unions 
D)  task teams 
E)  self-regulatory organization

Question 14

What is an advantage of bonuses over a merit-based pay plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees don't view bonuses as a part of their salary. 
B)  Bonuses improve flexibility of the workforce. 
C)  Bonuses are paid based on a formula. 
D)  Bonuses improve performance of the group as a whole. 
E)  Employees are rewarded for recent performance. 
A)  Employees don't view bonuses as a part of their salary. 
B)  Bonuses improve flexibility of the workforce. 
C)  Bonuses are paid based on a formula. 
D)  Bonuses improve performance of the group as a whole. 
E)  Employees are rewarded for recent performance.

Question 15

Skill-based pay plan is also called merit-based pay plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

A)  bonus 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  employee stock option 
D)  employee recognition 
E)  gainsharing 
A)  bonus 
B)  profit-sharing plan 
C)  employee stock option 
D)  employee recognition 
E)  gainsharing

Question 17

Which of the following is the major drawback of job sharing from management's perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in supervisory workload 
B)  increased costs for providing supporting infrastructure (such as desk and computer) to two employees instead of one 
C)  difficulty in finding compatible partners 
D)  difficulty in designing the reward structure 
E)  difficulty in coordinating schedules 
A)  increase in supervisory workload 
B)  increased costs for providing supporting infrastructure (such as desk and computer) to two employees instead of one 
C)  difficulty in finding compatible partners 
D)  difficulty in designing the reward structure 
E)  difficulty in coordinating schedules

Question 18

Explain how participative management can enhance skill variety, task identity, and autonomy as described in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

Accepted Answer

Skill variety, the degree to which a job

Question 19

Evaluate variable-pay programs in terms of their impact on motivation and productivity.

Accepted Answer

Variable-pay programs increase motivatio

Question 20

Laura only makes minimum wage, but she loves her job. Her supervisor regularly compliments her and she has been chosen employee of the month twice this year. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to be the reason Laura likes her job?

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition 
B)  motivation 
C)  goal setting 
D)  empowerment 
E)  autonomy 
A)  recognition 
B)  motivation 
C)  goal setting 
D)  empowerment 
E)  autonomy

Which of the following statements is true regarding a merit-based pay plan?

The ________ pay plan has long been popular as a means of compensating production workers by paying a fixed sum for each unit of production completed.

What is the main strength of job rotation?

In which of the following variable-pay programs is the pay level based on how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do?

A ________ pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings.

Research evidence on participative management indicates that it is a sure means for improving employee performance.

A gainsharing pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings.

Jobs that score ________ give incumbents a feeling of personal responsibility for the results.

According to the job characteristics model, ________ indicates the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about your own performance.

Research on employee stock ownership plans indicates that they ________.

Which of the following is the distinct characteristic common to all participative management programs?

The two most common forms of representative participation are ________ and board representatives.

What is an advantage of bonuses over a merit-based pay plan?

Skill-based pay plan is also called merit-based pay plan.

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Which of the following is the major drawback of job sharing from management's perspective?

Explain how participative management can enhance skill variety, task identity, and autonomy as described in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

Evaluate variable-pay programs in terms of their impact on motivation and productivity.

Laura only makes minimum wage, but she loves her job. Her supervisor regularly compliments her and she has been chosen employee of the month twice this year. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to be the reason Laura likes her job?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 8: Motivation: From Concepts to Applications

Which of the following statements is true regarding a merit-based pay plan?

The ________ pay plan has long been popular as a means of compensating production workers by paying a fixed sum for each unit of production completed.

What is the main strength of job rotation?

In which of the following variable-pay programs is the pay level based on how many skills employees have or how many jobs they can do?

A ________ pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings.

Research evidence on participative management indicates that it is a sure means for improving employee performance.

A gainsharing pay plan pays for individual performance based on performance appraisal ratings.

Jobs that score ________ give incumbents a feeling of personal responsibility for the results.

According to the job characteristics model, ________ indicates the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about your own performance.

Research on employee stock ownership plans indicates that they ________.

Which of the following is the distinct characteristic common to all participative management programs?

The two most common forms of representative participation are ________ and board representatives.

What is an advantage of bonuses over a merit-based pay plan?

Skill-based pay plan is also called merit-based pay plan.

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Which of the following is the major drawback of job sharing from management's perspective?

Explain how participative management can enhance skill variety, task identity, and autonomy as described in the Job Characteristics Model (JCM).

Evaluate variable-pay programs in terms of their impact on motivation and productivity.

Laura only makes minimum wage, but she loves her job. Her supervisor regularly compliments her and she has been chosen employee of the month twice this year. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to be the reason Laura likes her job?

What Is Organizational Behavior

Diversity in Organizations

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Emotions and Moods

Personality and Values

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Motivation Concepts

Foundations of Group Behavior

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organizational Structure

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change and Stress Management

Filters