Question 1

What implications do McClelland's theory of acquired needs have for motivating employees

Accepted Answer

While someone who has high need for achievement may respond to goals, those with a high need for affiliation may be motivated to gain the approval of their peers and supervisors, whereas those who have a high need for power may value gaining influence over the supervisor or acquiring a position that has decision making authority.

Question 2

When giving feedback in a personal appraisal meeting, it is important to avoid scheduling too many meetings back to back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and therefore it is considered to be a distributive justice theory.

Accepted Answer

outcome

Question 4

Those who have a high need for affiliation have a strong need to be successful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Self-actualization refers to the desire to be respected by one's peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

_______________ involves presenting negative consequences following unwanted behaviors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ involves presenting negative consequences following unwanted...

Question 7

The implication 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 8

Instead of the five needs that are hierarchically organized in Maslow's theory, Alderfer proposed that basic human needs may be grouped under _____________ categories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Instead of the five needs that are...

Question 9

In equity theory, ???________________ are the contributions the person feels they are making to the environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In equity theory, ???________________ are the contributions...

Question 10

An employee who is trying to satisfy his social needs may resent being praised by upper management in front of peers if the praise sets him apart from the rest of the group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Whether a person believes that high levels of effort will lead to desired outcomes is a perception labeled expectancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A job redesign technique that allows workers more control over how they perform their own tasks is called ???______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A job redesign technique that allows workers...

Question 13

Individuals high in need for achievement are well suited to positions such as sales, where there are explicit goals and feedback is immediately available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are inputs and outputs in the equity theory

Accepted Answer

Inputs are the contributions t

Question 15

_______________ 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 16

_________________ justice refers to the degree to which people are treated with respect, kindness, and dignity in interpersonal interactions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________ justice refers to the degree to...

Question 17

Like job rotation, job enlargement increases boredom and monotony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

How can an organization satisfy their employees' various needs as defined by Maslow

Accepted Answer

By leveraging the various facets of the

Question 19

Motivation is the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The mere presence of feedback is sufficient for employees to feel motivated to perform better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What implications do McClelland's theory of acquired needs have for motivating employees

When giving feedback in a personal appraisal meeting, it is important to avoid scheduling too many meetings back to back.

Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and therefore it is considered to be a distributive justice theory.

Those who have a high need for affiliation have a strong need to be successful.

Self-actualization refers to the desire to be respected by one's peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.

_______________ involves presenting negative consequences following unwanted behaviors.

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

Instead of the five needs that are hierarchically organized in Maslow's theory, Alderfer proposed that basic human needs may be grouped under _____________ categories.

In equity theory, ???________________ are the contributions the person feels they are making to the environment.

An employee who is trying to satisfy his social needs may resent being praised by upper management in front of peers if the praise sets him apart from the rest of the group.

Whether a person believes that high levels of effort will lead to desired outcomes is a perception labeled expectancy.

A job redesign technique that allows workers more control over how they perform their own tasks is called ???______________.

Individuals high in need for achievement are well suited to positions such as sales, where there are explicit goals and feedback is immediately available.

What are inputs and outputs in the equity theory

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

_________________ justice refers to the degree to which people are treated with respect, kindness, and dignity in interpersonal interactions.

Like job rotation, job enlargement increases boredom and monotony.

How can an organization satisfy their employees' various needs as defined by Maslow

Motivation is the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior.

The mere presence of feedback is sufficient for employees to feel motivated to perform better.

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Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

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Exam 13: Motivating Employees

What implications do McClelland's theory of acquired needs have for motivating employees

When giving feedback in a personal appraisal meeting, it is important to avoid scheduling too many meetings back to back.

Equity theory deals with ____________ fairness, and therefore it is considered to be a distributive justice theory.

Those who have a high need for affiliation have a strong need to be successful.

Self-actualization refers to the desire to be respected by one's peers, feeling important, and being appreciated.

_______________ involves presenting negative consequences following unwanted behaviors.

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

Instead of the five needs that are hierarchically organized in Maslow's theory, Alderfer proposed that basic human needs may be grouped under _____________ categories.

In equity theory, ???________________ are the contributions the person feels they are making to the environment.

An employee who is trying to satisfy his social needs may resent being praised by upper management in front of peers if the praise sets him apart from the rest of the group.

Whether a person believes that high levels of effort will lead to desired outcomes is a perception labeled expectancy.

A job redesign technique that allows workers more control over how they perform their own tasks is called ???______________.

Individuals high in need for achievement are well suited to positions such as sales, where there are explicit goals and feedback is immediately available.

What are inputs and outputs in the equity theory

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

_________________ justice refers to the degree to which people are treated with respect, kindness, and dignity in interpersonal interactions.

Like job rotation, job enlargement increases boredom and monotony.

How can an organization satisfy their employees' various needs as defined by Maslow

Motivation is the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior.

The mere presence of feedback is sufficient for employees to feel motivated to perform better.

Introduction to Principles of Management

History, Trends, Globalization, and Ethics

Personality, Attitudes, and Work Behaviors

Developing Mission, Vision, and Values

Strategic Management

Goals and Objectives

Organizational Structure and Change

Organizational Culture

Leading People and Organizations

Decision Making

Communication in Organizations

Managing Groups and Teams

The Essentials of Control

Strategic Human Resource Management

Filters