Question 1

According to Bandura,

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy is an undifferentiated feeling of confidence in one's ability to perform a task. 
B)  self-efficacy is not an undifferentiated feeling of confidence in one's ability to perform a task. 
C)  self-efficacy is not a theory in which he believes. 
D)  self-efficacy is only relative to assembly-line situations. 
E)  self-efficacy is only relative to administrative tasks. 
A)  self-efficacy is an undifferentiated feeling of confidence in one's ability to perform a task. 
B)  self-efficacy is not an undifferentiated feeling of confidence in one's ability to perform a task. 
C)  self-efficacy is not a theory in which he believes. 
D)  self-efficacy is only relative to assembly-line situations. 
E)  self-efficacy is only relative to administrative tasks.

Question 2

Locke's goal-setting theory states that task goals can be motivating when they are set through participatory means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A manager who has been nagging a worker every day about tardiness and doesn't comment when the worker comes to work on time one day is using ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  shaping 
A)  operant conditioning 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  shaping

Question 4

A person at the social level of Maslow's hierarchy will be motivated by participation in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ___ states that a need does not become activated until the next-lower-level need is already satisfied.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy theory 
B)  deficit principle 
C)  self-efficacy theory 
D)  frustration-regression principle 
E)  progression principle 
A)  expectancy theory 
B)  deficit principle 
C)  self-efficacy theory 
D)  frustration-regression principle 
E)  progression principle

Question 6

According to Stacy Adams, to deal with negative inequity, people change their work inputs by putting less effort into their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A schedule that rewards desired behaviour only periodically is known as a(n) ___ reinforcement schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  ongoing 
B)  unconditioned 
C)  intermittent 
D)  continuous 
E)  immediate 
A)  ongoing 
B)  unconditioned 
C)  intermittent 
D)  continuous 
E)  immediate

Question 8

The ___ states that the more immediate the delivery of a reward after the occurrence of a desirable behaviour, the greater the reinforcing value of the reward.

Accepted Answer

A)  law of contingent reinforcement 
B)  law of effect 
C)  principle of selective reinforcement 
D)  law of immediate reinforcement 
E)  principle of expectancy 
A)  law of contingent reinforcement 
B)  law of effect 
C)  principle of selective reinforcement 
D)  law of immediate reinforcement 
E)  principle of expectancy

Question 9

People who are less concerned about being under-rewarded are called ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  referents 
B)  benevolents 
C)  influencers 
D)  sensitives 
E)  entitleds 
A)  referents 
B)  benevolents 
C)  influencers 
D)  sensitives 
E)  entitleds

Question 10

Flexible working hours usually result in greater absenteeism and tardiness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The benefits of the compressed workweek for the organization include lower absenteeism and possible improved performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A manager who advises someone's co-workers to ignore that person's disruptive behaviours during meetings is using ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  shaping 
A)  positive reinforcement 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  extinction 
E)  shaping

Question 13

The auto industry has enriched some jobs by allowing a group of workers to build entire sections of a vehicle rather than just a small part, building it from beginning to end and seeing a visible finished product. This is a job core characteristic called

Accepted Answer

A)  skill variety. 
B)  task significance. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  task identity. 
E)  feedback from the job itself. 
A)  skill variety. 
B)  task significance. 
C)  autonomy. 
D)  task identity. 
E)  feedback from the job itself.

Question 14

___ is the practice of building more opportunities for satisfaction into a job by expanding its content to include work planning and evaluating duties that are normally performed by the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job rotation 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job sharing 
D)  Job expansion 
E)  Job enrichment 
A)  Job rotation 
B)  Job enlargement 
C)  Job sharing 
D)  Job expansion 
E)  Job enrichment

Question 15

Which statement provides the correct definition of job design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Job design is the process of redesigning jobs to "fit" a person's individual goals. 
B)  Job design is the process of creating or defining jobs by assigning specific tasks to individuals and groups. 
C)  Job design provides directions to individuals regarding specific work tasks. 
D)  Job design creates a work structure for bureaucratic organizations. 
E)  Job design identifies key individuals for specific tasks. 
A)  Job design is the process of redesigning jobs to "fit" a person's individual goals. 
B)  Job design is the process of creating or defining jobs by assigning specific tasks to individuals and groups. 
C)  Job design provides directions to individuals regarding specific work tasks. 
D)  Job design creates a work structure for bureaucratic organizations. 
E)  Job design identifies key individuals for specific tasks.

Question 16

In using goal-setting theory, managers should separate rewards from goal accomplishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

___ are those who have a strong preference for rewards to be distributed equitably, so they react as the basic equity theory proposes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Influencers 
B)  Altruists 
C)  Sensitives 
D)  Benevolents 
E)  Entitleds 
A)  Influencers 
B)  Altruists 
C)  Sensitives 
D)  Benevolents 
E)  Entitleds

Question 18

David had put extra hours into the project and had made sure that all glitches were taken care of. His manager acknowledged his effort and recommended him to be a part of the reconnaissance team visiting China. David was very happy and assured his manager that he'd put in extra effort in the future. Which of the following does this situation exemplify?

Accepted Answer

A)  law of effect 
B)  under-reward inequity 
C)  deficit principle 
D)  progression principle 
E)  ERG theory 
A)  law of effect 
B)  under-reward inequity 
C)  deficit principle 
D)  progression principle 
E)  ERG theory

Question 19

A person at the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy will be satisfied by creative and challenging work, participation in decision making, job flexibility, and job autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Suppose there is a team-assembly job in which a designated group of workers has some planning and evaluating responsibilities. This illustrates the job design alternative of ___.

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement 
B)  job rotation 
C)  job sharing 
D)  job inducements 
E)  job enrichment 
A)  job enlargement 
B)  job rotation 
C)  job sharing 
D)  job inducements 
E)  job enrichment

According to Bandura,

Locke's goal-setting theory states that task goals can be motivating when they are set through participatory means.

A manager who has been nagging a worker every day about tardiness and doesn't comment when the worker comes to work on time one day is using ___.

A person at the social level of Maslow's hierarchy will be motivated by participation in decision making.

The ___ states that a need does not become activated until the next-lower-level need is already satisfied.

According to Stacy Adams, to deal with negative inequity, people change their work inputs by putting less effort into their jobs.

A schedule that rewards desired behaviour only periodically is known as a(n) ___ reinforcement schedule.

The ___ states that the more immediate the delivery of a reward after the occurrence of a desirable behaviour, the greater the reinforcing value of the reward.

People who are less concerned about being under-rewarded are called ___.

Flexible working hours usually result in greater absenteeism and tardiness.

The benefits of the compressed workweek for the organization include lower absenteeism and possible improved performance.

A manager who advises someone's co-workers to ignore that person's disruptive behaviours during meetings is using ___.

The auto industry has enriched some jobs by allowing a group of workers to build entire sections of a vehicle rather than just a small part, building it from beginning to end and seeing a visible finished product. This is a job core characteristic called

___ is the practice of building more opportunities for satisfaction into a job by expanding its content to include work planning and evaluating duties that are normally performed by the supervisor.

Which statement provides the correct definition of job design?

In using goal-setting theory, managers should separate rewards from goal accomplishment.

___ are those who have a strong preference for rewards to be distributed equitably, so they react as the basic equity theory proposes.

A person at the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy will be satisfied by creative and challenging work, participation in decision making, job flexibility, and job autonomy.

Suppose there is a team-assembly job in which a designated group of workers has some planning and evaluating responsibilities. This illustrates the job design alternative of ___.

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According to Bandura,

Locke's goal-setting theory states that task goals can be motivating when they are set through participatory means.

A manager who has been nagging a worker every day about tardiness and doesn't comment when the worker comes to work on time one day is using ___.

A person at the social level of Maslow's hierarchy will be motivated by participation in decision making.

The ___ states that a need does not become activated until the next-lower-level need is already satisfied.

According to Stacy Adams, to deal with negative inequity, people change their work inputs by putting less effort into their jobs.

A schedule that rewards desired behaviour only periodically is known as a(n) ___ reinforcement schedule.

The ___ states that the more immediate the delivery of a reward after the occurrence of a desirable behaviour, the greater the reinforcing value of the reward.

People who are less concerned about being under-rewarded are called ___.

Flexible working hours usually result in greater absenteeism and tardiness.

The benefits of the compressed workweek for the organization include lower absenteeism and possible improved performance.

A manager who advises someone's co-workers to ignore that person's disruptive behaviours during meetings is using ___.

The auto industry has enriched some jobs by allowing a group of workers to build entire sections of a vehicle rather than just a small part, building it from beginning to end and seeing a visible finished product. This is a job core characteristic called

___ is the practice of building more opportunities for satisfaction into a job by expanding its content to include work planning and evaluating duties that are normally performed by the supervisor.

Which statement provides the correct definition of job design?

In using goal-setting theory, managers should separate rewards from goal accomplishment.

___ are those who have a strong preference for rewards to be distributed equitably, so they react as the basic equity theory proposes.

A person at the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy will be satisfied by creative and challenging work, participation in decision making, job flexibility, and job autonomy.

Suppose there is a team-assembly job in which a designated group of workers has some planning and evaluating responsibilities. This illustrates the job design alternative of ___.

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Ethics and Social Responsibility

Environment, Innovation, and Sustainability

Global Management and Cultural Diversity

Entrepreneurship and New Ventures

Information and Decision Making

Planning Processes and Techniques

Control Processes and Systems

Strategy and Strategic Management

Organization Structures and Design

Organization Culture and Change

Strategic Human Resource Management

Leading and Leadership Development

Individual Behavior

Teams and Teamwork

Communication and Collaboration

Operations and Services Management

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