Exam 8: Motivation: From Concept to Applications

Sue wants to go back to work after having taken a few years off while the kids were young. Her husband earns a good living, and they both want Sue to be available for the children's events and at home after school. School gets out at 2:20. When looking for a job, which of the following schedules would be most appealing for Sue?

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. Which of the following is Laura's attitude most likely a function of?

The overall evidence on job enrichment generally shows that it increases satisfaction, reduces absenteeism, and reduces turnover costs.

Research studies conducted on the participation-performance relationship show that the use of participation ________.

What is the name for employees who sit on a company's board of directors and represent the interests of the firm's employees?

The dimensions of the JCM that create meaningfulness include task identity, skill variety, and task significance.

Research on employee stock ownership programs indicates that they are clearly successful in doing which of the following?

Which of the following is Theory X consistent with?

Research shows that works councils tend to be ineffective for which of the following reasons?

Which of the following is not one of the core job dimensions in the job characteristics model (JCM)?