Question 1

Discuss distributive justice and procedural justice.Discuss how managers can use this information.

Accepted Answer

Historically,equity theory focused on di

Question 2

According to reinforcement theory,behaviour is environmentally determined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The early theories of motivation are widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Theory X is consistent with participative management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A goal of "do your best":

Accepted Answer

A) enables the employee to perform their best 
B) is better than a hard goal 
C) is better than an easy goal 
D) is inappropriate goal-setting 
A) enables the employee to perform their best 
B) is better than a hard goal 
C) is better than an easy goal 
D) is inappropriate goal-setting

Question 7

Participative management has had a profound influence on employee productivity and motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You have read about the merits of employee recognition programs.While you have a somewhat limited budget,you are willing to implement a program in your department. Which of the following may be a reason why you would want to adopt participative management instead of representative participation?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a better chance of improving employee performance 
B) It has been found to have a large impact on reducing turnover rates 
C) It enables a redistribution of power in the workplace 
D) It provides a system where management are able to retain control 
A) It has a better chance of improving employee performance 
B) It has been found to have a large impact on reducing turnover rates 
C) It enables a redistribution of power in the workplace 
D) It provides a system where management are able to retain control

Question 9

Participative management is a method of management in which:

Accepted Answer

A) subordinates share a significant degree of decision-making power with their immediate superiors 
B) subordinates make corporate decisions and management helps carry out those decisions 
C) low-level workers meet occasionally with the CEO to discuss problems within their department 
D) all upper management participate in the organisation's strategic planning 
A) subordinates share a significant degree of decision-making power with their immediate superiors 
B) subordinates make corporate decisions and management helps carry out those decisions 
C) low-level workers meet occasionally with the CEO to discuss problems within their department 
D) all upper management participate in the organisation's strategic planning

Question 10

Which of the following statements about the physical and social context of work is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The jobs characteristics model shows that most employees are more motivated and satisfied when their intrinsic work tasks are engaging. 
B) Having the most interesting workplace characteristics ensures job satisfaction. 
C) Social aspects and work context are important as other job design features. 
D) Some social characteristics that improve job performance include interdependence,social support and interactions with other people outside work. 
A) The jobs characteristics model shows that most employees are more motivated and satisfied when their intrinsic work tasks are engaging. 
B) Having the most interesting workplace characteristics ensures job satisfaction. 
C) Social aspects and work context are important as other job design features. 
D) Some social characteristics that improve job performance include interdependence,social support and interactions with other people outside work.

Question 11

According to the self-determination theory,when extrinsic rewards are given to someone for performing an interesting task,it causes intrinsic interest in the task itself to decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Variable-pay compensation pays people for seniority and the time they spend on the job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

________ are employees who sit on a company's board of directors and represent the interests of the firm's employees.

Accepted Answer

A) Quality circles 
B) Board representatives 
C) Works councils 
D) Union representatives 
A) Quality circles 
B) Board representatives 
C) Works councils 
D) Union representatives

Question 14

Employees who are allowed to select from a variety of benefit options are said to have:

Accepted Answer

A) flexible benefits. 
B) participative management. 
C) inflexible benefits. 
D) limited benefits. 
A) flexible benefits. 
B) participative management. 
C) inflexible benefits. 
D) limited benefits.

Question 15

According to Maslow,when does a need stop motivating?

Accepted Answer

A) when it is substantially satisfied 
B) it never stops motivating 
C) when one chooses to move to a higher level need 
D) when one returns to a lower level need 
A) when it is substantially satisfied 
B) it never stops motivating 
C) when one chooses to move to a higher level need 
D) when one returns to a lower level need

Question 16

The two-factor theory is also referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) hierarchy of needs theory. 
B) motivation-hygiene theory. 
C) theories X and Y. 
D) satisfaction/dissatisfaction theory. 
A) hierarchy of needs theory. 
B) motivation-hygiene theory. 
C) theories X and Y. 
D) satisfaction/dissatisfaction theory.

Question 17

Explain how the five core job dimensions of the job characteristics model lead to personal and work outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The five core job dimensions of the job

Question 18

Self-respect,autonomy,and achievement are examples of Maslow's:

Accepted Answer

A) esteem factors 
B) physiological factors 
C) social factors 
D) none of the above 
A) esteem factors 
B) physiological factors 
C) social factors 
D) none of the above

Question 19

Your fellow employees have a terrible work situation.They work in an old,unattractive building with an antiquated heating system.The work itself is tedious and the supervisor is rarely available.You have decided to try to apply Herzberg's two-factor theory to the situation. According to Herzberg,which of the following statements would be true?

Accepted Answer

A) When the dissatisfiers are removed,employees will be satisfied. 
B) Lack of recognition is a dissatisfier. 
C) Dissatisfaction and satisfaction are not opposites. 
D) The relationship with the supervisor is a motivation factor. 
A) When the dissatisfiers are removed,employees will be satisfied. 
B) Lack of recognition is a dissatisfier. 
C) Dissatisfaction and satisfaction are not opposites. 
D) The relationship with the supervisor is a motivation factor.

Question 20

What is 'employee involvement'? Give two examples.

Accepted Answer

Employee involvement is defined as 'a pa

Discuss distributive justice and procedural justice.Discuss how managers can use this information.

According to reinforcement theory,behaviour is environmentally determined.

The early theories of motivation are widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

Theory X is consistent with participative management.

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work is:

A goal of "do your best":

Participative management has had a profound influence on employee productivity and motivation.

You have read about the merits of employee recognition programs.While you have a somewhat limited budget,you are willing to implement a program in your department. Which of the following may be a reason why you would want to adopt participative management instead of representative participation?

Participative management is a method of management in which:

Which of the following statements about the physical and social context of work is FALSE?

According to the self-determination theory,when extrinsic rewards are given to someone for performing an interesting task,it causes intrinsic interest in the task itself to decline.

Variable-pay compensation pays people for seniority and the time they spend on the job.

________ are employees who sit on a company's board of directors and represent the interests of the firm's employees.

Employees who are allowed to select from a variety of benefit options are said to have:

According to Maslow,when does a need stop motivating?

The two-factor theory is also referred to as the:

Explain how the five core job dimensions of the job characteristics model lead to personal and work outcomes.

Self-respect,autonomy,and achievement are examples of Maslow's:

What is 'employee involvement'? Give two examples.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

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Exam 7: Motivation: From Concept to Application

Discuss distributive justice and procedural justice.Discuss how managers can use this information.

According to reinforcement theory,behaviour is environmentally determined.

The early theories of motivation are widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

Theory X is consistent with participative management.

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work is:

A goal of "do your best":

Participative management has had a profound influence on employee productivity and motivation.

You have read about the merits of employee recognition programs.While you have a somewhat limited budget,you are willing to implement a program in your department. Which of the following may be a reason why you would want to adopt participative management instead of representative participation?

Participative management is a method of management in which:

Which of the following statements about the physical and social context of work is FALSE?

According to the self-determination theory,when extrinsic rewards are given to someone for performing an interesting task,it causes intrinsic interest in the task itself to decline.

Variable-pay compensation pays people for seniority and the time they spend on the job.

________ are employees who sit on a company's board of directors and represent the interests of the firm's employees.

Employees who are allowed to select from a variety of benefit options are said to have:

According to Maslow,when does a need stop motivating?

The two-factor theory is also referred to as the:

Explain how the five core job dimensions of the job characteristics model lead to personal and work outcomes.

Self-respect,autonomy,and achievement are examples of Maslow's:

What is 'employee involvement'? Give two examples.

What Is Organisational Behaviour

The Individual

Attitudes and Job Satisfaction

Personality and Values

Emotions and Moods

Perception and Individual Decision Making

Foundations of Group Behaviour

Understanding Work Teams

Communication

Leadership

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Foundations of Organisational Structure

Organisational Culture

Organisational Change and Stress Management

Filters