Question 1

Which of the following is a key managerial implication of Maslow's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adults can be trained to increase their achievement motivation. 
B)  A satisfied need may lose its motivational potential. 
C)  Managers should create challenging task assignments. 
D)  Achievement,affiliation,and power needs can be considered during the selection process,for better placement. 
E)  The highest order need of self-actualization should be satisfied first before moving on to the lower level needs. 
A)  Adults can be trained to increase their achievement motivation. 
B)  A satisfied need may lose its motivational potential. 
C)  Managers should create challenging task assignments. 
D)  Achievement,affiliation,and power needs can be considered during the selection process,for better placement. 
E)  The highest order need of self-actualization should be satisfied first before moving on to the lower level needs.

Question 2

What are counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs)? Give at least seven examples of CWBs.What should organizations do to prevent or reduce CWBs?

Accepted Answer

Counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs)r

Question 3

In 1943,psychologist _____ published his now-famous need hierarchy theory of motivation.

Accepted Answer

A)  David McClelland 
B)  Frederick Taylor 
C)  Richard Hackman 
D)  Frederick Herzberg 
E)  Abraham Maslow 
A)  David McClelland 
B)  Frederick Taylor 
C)  Richard Hackman 
D)  Frederick Herzberg 
E)  Abraham Maslow

Question 4

James has a desire to accomplish something difficult and to do it as rapidly and as independently as possible.This relates to McClelland's need for:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement. 
B)  safety. 
C)  power. 
D)  affiliation. 
E)  love. 
A)  achievement. 
B)  safety. 
C)  power. 
D)  affiliation. 
E)  love.

Question 5

The _____ model deals with determining how work can be structured so that employees are internally or intrinsically motivated.

Accepted Answer

A)  bottom-up 
B)  organizational commitment behavior (OC
B)  
C)  job characteristics 
D)  need hierarchy 
E)  three-factor 
A)  bottom-up 
B)  organizational commitment behavior (OC
B)  
C)  job characteristics 
D)  need hierarchy 
E)  three-factor

Question 6

According to the job characteristics model,experienced responsibility is elicited by:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

According to the job characteristics model,_____ is the extent to which an individual receives direct and clear information about how effectively he/she is performing the job.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

____,a core job characteristic,refers to the extent to which the job requires an individual to perform a variety of tasks that require him/her to use different skills and abilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Task significance 
B)  Skill variety 
C)  Task identity 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Task variety 
A)  Task significance 
B)  Skill variety 
C)  Task identity 
D)  Autonomy 
E)  Task variety

Question 9

Suzanne is moved from one specialized job to another at work.Her supervisor calls it his way of reducing boredom in the job.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  job rotation. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  mechanistic approach. 
D)  job crafting. 
E)  job hopping. 
A)  job rotation. 
B)  job enlargement. 
C)  mechanistic approach. 
D)  job crafting. 
E)  job hopping.

Question 10

The need for achievement reflects an individual's desire to influence,coach,teach,or encourage others to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ refers to any set of activities that involve altering of specific jobs or interdependent systems of jobs with the intent of improving the quality of employees' job experiences and their on-the-job productivity.

Accepted Answer

A)  Job satisfaction 
B)  Value attainment 
C)  Job involvement 
D)  Job design 
E)  Organizational commitment 
A)  Job satisfaction 
B)  Value attainment 
C)  Job involvement 
D)  Job design 
E)  Organizational commitment

Question 12

David,a new salesperson at Fun Books,Inc.,is given a set of leads for each day and is required to follow a standardized sales script with each potential customer.It can be said that David's job scores:

Accepted Answer

A)  high on job identity. 
B)  high on self-actualization. 
C)  high on intrinsic motivation. 
D)  low on autonomy. 
E)  high on skill variety. 
A)  high on job identity. 
B)  high on self-actualization. 
C)  high on intrinsic motivation. 
D)  low on autonomy. 
E)  high on skill variety.

Question 13

In the job characteristics model,researchers proposed three moderators: growth need strength,skill variety,and job satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hackman and Oldham recognized that not everyone wants a job containing high amounts of the five core job characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Herzberg's motivator-hygiene model,_____ is (are)a hygiene factor.

Accepted Answer

A)  characteristics of the work 
B)  responsibility 
C)  achievement 
D)  working conditions 
E)  recognition 
A)  characteristics of the work 
B)  responsibility 
C)  achievement 
D)  working conditions 
E)  recognition

Question 16

According to the job characteristics model,what are the three job characteristics that combine to determine experienced meaningfulness of work?

Accepted Answer

According to the job characteristics mod

Question 17

Compare and contrast job enlargement and job rotation methods of job design.

Accepted Answer

Job enlargement involves putting more va

Question 18

One of the main advantages of scientific management is that it leads to increased employee efficiency and productivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Individuals with a high need for affiliation are the most effective managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the job characteristics model,experienced meaningfulness is determined by skill variety,autonomy,and feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is a key managerial implication of Maslow's theory?

What are counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs)? Give at least seven examples of CWBs.What should organizations do to prevent or reduce CWBs?

In 1943,psychologist _____ published his now-famous need hierarchy theory of motivation.

James has a desire to accomplish something difficult and to do it as rapidly and as independently as possible.This relates to McClelland's need for:

The _____ model deals with determining how work can be structured so that employees are internally or intrinsically motivated.

According to the job characteristics model,experienced responsibility is elicited by:

According to the job characteristics model,_____ is the extent to which an individual receives direct and clear information about how effectively he/she is performing the job.

____,a core job characteristic,refers to the extent to which the job requires an individual to perform a variety of tasks that require him/her to use different skills and abilities.

Suzanne is moved from one specialized job to another at work.Her supervisor calls it his way of reducing boredom in the job.This is an example of:

The need for achievement reflects an individual's desire to influence,coach,teach,or encourage others to achieve.

_____ refers to any set of activities that involve altering of specific jobs or interdependent systems of jobs with the intent of improving the quality of employees' job experiences and their on-the-job productivity.

David,a new salesperson at Fun Books,Inc.,is given a set of leads for each day and is required to follow a standardized sales script with each potential customer.It can be said that David's job scores:

In the job characteristics model,researchers proposed three moderators: growth need strength,skill variety,and job satisfaction.

Hackman and Oldham recognized that not everyone wants a job containing high amounts of the five core job characteristics.

According to Herzberg's motivator-hygiene model,_____ is (are)a hygiene factor.

According to the job characteristics model,what are the three job characteristics that combine to determine experienced meaningfulness of work?

Compare and contrast job enlargement and job rotation methods of job design.

One of the main advantages of scientific management is that it leads to increased employee efficiency and productivity.

Individuals with a high need for affiliation are the most effective managers.

In the job characteristics model,experienced meaningfulness is determined by skill variety,autonomy,and feedback.

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

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Exam 6: Motivation I: Needs, Job Design, and Satisfaction

Which of the following is a key managerial implication of Maslow's theory?

What are counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs)? Give at least seven examples of CWBs.What should organizations do to prevent or reduce CWBs?

In 1943,psychologist _____ published his now-famous need hierarchy theory of motivation.

James has a desire to accomplish something difficult and to do it as rapidly and as independently as possible.This relates to McClelland's need for:

The _____ model deals with determining how work can be structured so that employees are internally or intrinsically motivated.

According to the job characteristics model,experienced responsibility is elicited by:

According to the job characteristics model,_____ is the extent to which an individual receives direct and clear information about how effectively he/she is performing the job.

____,a core job characteristic,refers to the extent to which the job requires an individual to perform a variety of tasks that require him/her to use different skills and abilities.

Suzanne is moved from one specialized job to another at work.Her supervisor calls it his way of reducing boredom in the job.This is an example of:

The need for achievement reflects an individual's desire to influence,coach,teach,or encourage others to achieve.

_____ refers to any set of activities that involve altering of specific jobs or interdependent systems of jobs with the intent of improving the quality of employees' job experiences and their on-the-job productivity.

David,a new salesperson at Fun Books,Inc.,is given a set of leads for each day and is required to follow a standardized sales script with each potential customer.It can be said that David's job scores:

In the job characteristics model,researchers proposed three moderators: growth need strength,skill variety,and job satisfaction.

Hackman and Oldham recognized that not everyone wants a job containing high amounts of the five core job characteristics.

According to Herzberg's motivator-hygiene model,_____ is (are)a hygiene factor.

According to the job characteristics model,what are the three job characteristics that combine to determine experienced meaningfulness of work?

Compare and contrast job enlargement and job rotation methods of job design.

One of the main advantages of scientific management is that it leads to increased employee efficiency and productivity.

Individuals with a high need for affiliation are the most effective managers.

In the job characteristics model,experienced meaningfulness is determined by skill variety,autonomy,and feedback.

Needed: People-Centered Managers and Workplaces

Organizational Culture, Socialization, and Mentoring

Developing Global Managers

Understanding Social Perception and Managing Diversity

Appreciating Individual Differences: Intelligence, ability, personality, core Self-Evaluations, attitudes, and Emotions

Motivation Ii: Equity, Expectancy, and Goal Setting

Improving Performance With Feedback, Rewards, and Positive Reinforcement

Effective Groups and Teams

Making Decisions

Managing Conflict and Negotiating

Communicating in the Digital Age

Influence, Power, and Politics: an Organizational Survival Kit

Leadership

Designing Effective Organizations

Managing Change and Organizational Learning

Filters