Question 1

Identify and explain a variable-pay program for each of the following: individual level,group level and organizational level.

Accepted Answer

- individual level: piece-rate

Question 2

Two specific forms of individual-based pay-for-performance programs

Accepted Answer

A) stock options and profit sharing. 
B) piece-rate wages and profit sharing. 
C) profit-sharing and merit-based pay. 
D) variable-pay programs and profit sharing. 
E) piece-rate wages and bonuses. 
A) stock options and profit sharing. 
B) piece-rate wages and profit sharing. 
C) profit-sharing and merit-based pay. 
D) variable-pay programs and profit sharing. 
E) piece-rate wages and bonuses.

Question 3

Nunavut has had great difficulty finding doctors willing to commit to serving the territory for more than short periods of time.This problem could be solved by

Accepted Answer

A) job enrichment. 
B) job redesign. 
C) job enlargement. 
D) job sharing. 
E) gainsharing. 
A) job enrichment. 
B) job redesign. 
C) job enlargement. 
D) job sharing. 
E) gainsharing.

Question 4

One positive outcome of telecommuting is decreased absenteeism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A worker in a furniture factory who operates a lathe solely to make table legs is an example of a job with low task identity characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Flextime is short for

Accepted Answer

A) flexible time off. 
B) flexible employee schedules. 
C) flexible work hours. 
D) flexible variations at work. 
E) flexible break times. 
A) flexible time off. 
B) flexible employee schedules. 
C) flexible work hours. 
D) flexible variations at work. 
E) flexible break times.

Question 7

Jessica works from her home via her computer,which is linked to her office network.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) telecommuting. 
B) job sharing. 
C) job enlargement. 
D) flextime. 
E) job rotation. 
A) telecommuting. 
B) job sharing. 
C) job enlargement. 
D) flextime. 
E) job rotation.

Question 8

"We are most likely to become enthusiastic about what we are doing-and all else being equal,to do it well-when we are free to make decisions about the way we carry out a task." This speaks to which core job dimensions?

Accepted Answer

A) skill variety 
B) encourage collaboration 
C) enhance content 
D) provide choice 
E) autonomy 
A) skill variety 
B) encourage collaboration 
C) enhance content 
D) provide choice 
E) autonomy

Question 9

The owner-operator of a garage who does tune-ups,oil changes,bodywork,and interacts with customers is an example of a job with high skill variety characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The major difficulty of job sharing is

Accepted Answer

A) finding a compatible pair of employees who can successfully coordinate the demands of the job. 
B) finding a clear and concise job description to share. 
C) finding enough employees to fill the position. 
D) finding a job where the manager can deal with this recent phenomenon. 
E) finding a job with a clear division of labour. 
A) finding a compatible pair of employees who can successfully coordinate the demands of the job. 
B) finding a clear and concise job description to share. 
C) finding enough employees to fill the position. 
D) finding a job where the manager can deal with this recent phenomenon. 
E) finding a job with a clear division of labour.

Question 11

Sweeping hospital floors is an example of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Managers at Flames,a restaurant chain,train their employees such that in the absence of employees,someone trained in the same skills can step in and do the job equally well.Thus,many modules in training are extensive as they provide employees with details of the skill sets required for different jobs.In practice,this lengthy training program does help the company as a well-trained and flexible workforce is at their disposal at all times.The managers at Flames use ________.

Accepted Answer

A) job rotation 
B) vertical enhancement 
C) telecommuting 
D) job sharing 
E) flextime 
A) job rotation 
B) vertical enhancement 
C) telecommuting 
D) job sharing 
E) flextime

Question 13

The JCM allows us to make this statement with relative confidence

Accepted Answer

A) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions are generally more motivated,satisfied and productive than are those who do not. 
B) People who work on jobs with low core job dimensions are generally more motivated,satisfied and productive than are those who do. 
C) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions are generally less motivated,satisfied and productive than are those who do not. 
D) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions cannot be motivated,satisfied and productive. 
E) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions are generally motivated through salary and recognition. 
A) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions are generally more motivated,satisfied and productive than are those who do not. 
B) People who work on jobs with low core job dimensions are generally more motivated,satisfied and productive than are those who do. 
C) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions are generally less motivated,satisfied and productive than are those who do not. 
D) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions cannot be motivated,satisfied and productive. 
E) People who work on jobs with high core job dimensions are generally motivated through salary and recognition.

Question 14

Jim starts his workday at 6 a.m.and ends at 6 p.m.-three hours before and three hours after the common core of co-workers start and end their day.This is an example of job rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some studies suggest that money is a better motivator in the short-term,but in the long-term,

Accepted Answer

A) recognition in the workplace mattered more. 
B) promotion in the workplace mattered more. 
C) accomplishments in the workplace mattered more. 
D) non-financial incentives in the workplace mattered more. 
E) benefits in the workplace mattered more. 
A) recognition in the workplace mattered more. 
B) promotion in the workplace mattered more. 
C) accomplishments in the workplace mattered more. 
D) non-financial incentives in the workplace mattered more. 
E) benefits in the workplace mattered more.

Question 16

SCENARIO 5-1 Your corporation has decided to let employees purchase stock in an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).Each employee will have the opportunity to have a certain percentage of his or her pay put into an account to purchase stock in the company.
-Refer to Scenario 5-1.You should expect employee satisfaction to increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The research on ESOPs indicates

Accepted Answer

A) CEOs with ESOP plans are more likely to lie to affect stock price. 
B) ESOPs positively affect employee satisfaction but the effect on performance is unclear. 
C) ESOPs positively affect profit growth for a company,including net profit. 
D) ESOPs negatively affect employee satisfaction but positively effect performance. 
E) ESOPs positively affect revenues per employee but have a negative affect on job satisfaction on employees. 
A) CEOs with ESOP plans are more likely to lie to affect stock price. 
B) ESOPs positively affect employee satisfaction but the effect on performance is unclear. 
C) ESOPs positively affect profit growth for a company,including net profit. 
D) ESOPs negatively affect employee satisfaction but positively effect performance. 
E) ESOPs positively affect revenues per employee but have a negative affect on job satisfaction on employees.

Question 18

A spontaneous and private "thank you," or a "bragging board," are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) employee recognition programs. 
B) intrinsic employee reward systems. 
C) union-sponsored recognition programs. 
D) gainsharing and profit-sharing programs. 
E) motivation theories. 
A) employee recognition programs. 
B) intrinsic employee reward systems. 
C) union-sponsored recognition programs. 
D) gainsharing and profit-sharing programs. 
E) motivation theories.

Question 19

Studies have shown that the most powerful workplace motivator is

Accepted Answer

A) a company dinner. 
B) promotion. 
C) time in lieu. 
D) money. 
E) recognition. 
A) a company dinner. 
B) promotion. 
C) time in lieu. 
D) money. 
E) recognition.

Question 20

When a manager located in Vancouver reports to an executive in Toronto regarding work being done in Calgary,this is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) job sharing. 
B) telecommuting. 
C) job enriching. 
D) job friendly. 
E) satellite communication. 
A) job sharing. 
B) telecommuting. 
C) job enriching. 
D) job friendly. 
E) satellite communication.

Identify and explain a variable-pay program for each of the following: individual level,group level and organizational level.

Two specific forms of individual-based pay-for-performance programs

Nunavut has had great difficulty finding doctors willing to commit to serving the territory for more than short periods of time.This problem could be solved by

One positive outcome of telecommuting is decreased absenteeism.

A worker in a furniture factory who operates a lathe solely to make table legs is an example of a job with low task identity characteristics.

Flextime is short for

Jessica works from her home via her computer,which is linked to her office network.This is an example of

"We are most likely to become enthusiastic about what we are doing-and all else being equal,to do it well-when we are free to make decisions about the way we carry out a task." This speaks to which core job dimensions?

The owner-operator of a garage who does tune-ups,oil changes,bodywork,and interacts with customers is an example of a job with high skill variety characteristics.

The major difficulty of job sharing is

Sweeping hospital floors is an example of

The JCM allows us to make this statement with relative confidence

Jim starts his workday at 6 a.m.and ends at 6 p.m.-three hours before and three hours after the common core of co-workers start and end their day.This is an example of job rotation.

Some studies suggest that money is a better motivator in the short-term,but in the long-term,

The research on ESOPs indicates

A spontaneous and private "thank you," or a "bragging board," are examples of

Studies have shown that the most powerful workplace motivator is

When a manager located in Vancouver reports to an executive in Toronto regarding work being done in Calgary,this is an example of

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Perception, personality, and Emotions

Values, attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace

Theories of Motivation

Groups and Teamwork

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Leadership

Decision Making, creativity, and Ethics

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change

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Exam 5: Motivation in Action

Identify and explain a variable-pay program for each of the following: individual level,group level and organizational level.

Two specific forms of individual-based pay-for-performance programs

Nunavut has had great difficulty finding doctors willing to commit to serving the territory for more than short periods of time.This problem could be solved by

One positive outcome of telecommuting is decreased absenteeism.

A worker in a furniture factory who operates a lathe solely to make table legs is an example of a job with low task identity characteristics.

Flextime is short for

Jessica works from her home via her computer,which is linked to her office network.This is an example of

"We are most likely to become enthusiastic about what we are doing-and all else being equal,to do it well-when we are free to make decisions about the way we carry out a task." This speaks to which core job dimensions?

The owner-operator of a garage who does tune-ups,oil changes,bodywork,and interacts with customers is an example of a job with high skill variety characteristics.

The major difficulty of job sharing is

Sweeping hospital floors is an example of

The JCM allows us to make this statement with relative confidence

Jim starts his workday at 6 a.m.and ends at 6 p.m.-three hours before and three hours after the common core of co-workers start and end their day.This is an example of job rotation.

Some studies suggest that money is a better motivator in the short-term,but in the long-term,

The research on ESOPs indicates

A spontaneous and private "thank you," or a "bragging board," are examples of

Studies have shown that the most powerful workplace motivator is

When a manager located in Vancouver reports to an executive in Toronto regarding work being done in Calgary,this is an example of

What Is Organizational Behaviour

Perception, personality, and Emotions

Values, attitudes, and Diversity in the Workplace

Theories of Motivation

Groups and Teamwork

Communication

Power and Politics

Conflict and Negotiation

Organizational Culture

Leadership

Decision Making, creativity, and Ethics

Organizational Structure

Organizational Change

Filters