Question 1

List the four steps of the giving praise model.

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Question 2

Ratios are generally better motivators than intervals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Give an example of how equity theory has affected your motivation, or that of someone else you work with or have worked with. Be sure to specify if you were underrewarded, overrewarded, or equitably rewarded.

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Question 4

To "make better grades" is NOT an effective objective because it

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A)  Is vague and not specific 
B)  Does not have a target date 
C)  Is difficult to measure because "better" is not clearly defined. 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Last year the sales team was worst in its company, having been outperformed by six other teams. This year, the new team manager believes that the team might make a third-place finish if he sets difficult, challenging goals for them. This is an example of which of the following motivational theories?

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A)  expectancy theory 
B)  hierarchy of needs theory 
C)  goal-setting theory 
D)  reinforcement theory

Question 6

The Leadership Grid is based on two leadership dimensions called:

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A)  concern for production and concern for people. 
B)  concern for profit and concern for productivity. 
C)  concern for motivation and concern productivity. 
D)  none of the answers are correct

Question 7

It is easy to know why people behave the way that they do because people do the same things for the same reasons.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe similarities and differences between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University leadership models.

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Question 9

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

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Question 10

To motivate employees with a high n Pow, you should to all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  let them plan and control their jobs as much as possible. 
B)  try to include them in decision making. 
C)  try to assign them to a whole task rather than just a part of a task. 
D)  let them work as part of a team.

Question 11

Give one or more examples of the types of reinforcement, and the schedules used, on a present or past job.

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Question 12

List the University of Iowa leadership styles.

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Question 13

An organization that has a system to recognize employees, such as pins and stars on a football helmet, for their level of performance and that has regular award ceremonies is best described by which motivation theory?

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A)  hierarchy of needs 
B)  two-factor 
C)  acquired needs 
D)  equity 
E)  goal-setting
F) expectancy
G) reinforcement

Question 14

What are the University of Iowa leadership styles?

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Question 15

"To increase sales by 50 percent and decrease turnover by 25 percent in 2011" is an effective objective.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

With a continuous schedule of reinforcement, each and every desired behavior is reinforced.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When employees perceive inequity from being under-rewarded, they are motivated to reduce the inequity by reducing their inputs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The manager of a multinational firm operating in a developing country noticed that local employees had at length recently met their physiological and safety needs. According to the hierarchy of needs theory, the next level of motivation would be met by the promise of:

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A)  pay related to piecework. 
B)  heightened security. 
C)  vacation days. 
D)  a group picnic.

Question 19

Reinforcement theory is unethical because it is used to manipulate employees. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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Question 20

____ is one of the most replicated and influential management theories.

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A)  Rewards 
B)  Goal setting 
C)  Promotions 
D)  Reinforcement

Exam 3: Leadership Motivation and Behavior

List the four steps of the giving praise model.

Ratios are generally better motivators than intervals.

Give an example of how equity theory has affected your motivation, or that of someone else you work with or have worked with. Be sure to specify if you were underrewarded, overrewarded, or equitably rewarded.

To "make better grades" is NOT an effective objective because it

The Leadership Grid is based on two leadership dimensions called:

It is easy to know why people behave the way that they do because people do the same things for the same reasons.

Describe similarities and differences between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University leadership models.

Explain the four types of reinforcement.

To motivate employees with a high n Pow, you should to all of the following EXCEPT:

Give one or more examples of the types of reinforcement, and the schedules used, on a present or past job.

List the University of Iowa leadership styles.

An organization that has a system to recognize employees, such as pins and stars on a football helmet, for their level of performance and that has regular award ceremonies is best described by which motivation theory?

What are the University of Iowa leadership styles?

"To increase sales by 50 percent and decrease turnover by 25 percent in 2011" is an effective objective.

With a continuous schedule of reinforcement, each and every desired behavior is reinforced.

When employees perceive inequity from being under-rewarded, they are motivated to reduce the inequity by reducing their inputs.

The manager of a multinational firm operating in a developing country noticed that local employees had at length recently met their physiological and safety needs. According to the hierarchy of needs theory, the next level of motivation would be met by the promise of:

Reinforcement theory is unethical because it is used to manipulate employees. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

____ is one of the most replicated and influential management theories.