Question 1

In the expectancy theory of motivation,the value the individual assigns to possible rewards and other work-related outcomes is called valence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the expectancy theory of motivation,the person's belief that successful performance will be followed by rewards or other potential outcomes is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Instrumentality. 
B) Valence. 
C) Expectancy. 
D) The multiplier effect. 
E) Comparable worth.

Question 3

The most common form of flexible working hours is a "4-40" schedule -- that is,40 hours of work accomplished in four 10-hour days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Flexible working hours usually result in greater autonomy for individuals with respect to their work schedules,along with a greater opportunity to them to take care of personal affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Potential disadvantages of telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Working too little. 
B) Less personal time. 
C) Difficulty in separating work and personal life. 
D) Feelings of isolation. 
E) Loss of visibility for promotion.

Question 6

__________ provide direction to people in their work,clarify performance expectations,establish a frame of reference for feedback,and provide a foundation for behavioural self-management.

Accepted Answer

A) Expectancies. 
B) Instrumentalities. 
C) Task goals. 
D) Equity comparisons. 
E) Reinforcers.

Question 7

ERG theory assumes that that satisfied needs lose their motivational impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Give a general overview of reinforcement theory,and identify and define the four basic operant conditioning strategies.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In the two-factor theory of motivation,a satisfier factor is found in job context,such as working conditions,interpersonal relations,organizational policies,and salary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Job enrichment utilizing the key elements of the job characteristics model of Hackman and associates will not make a job vertically bigger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In promoting job enrichment,Frederick Herzberg says: "If you want people to do a good job,__________."

Accepted Answer

A) Pay them a lot of money. 
B) Give them a beautiful environment. 
C) Give them a good job to do. 
D) Provide them with a good supervisor. 
E) Give them a hygienic workplace.

Question 12

Which of the following descriptions of the need for power is NOT accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) The need for personal power is exploitative and involves manipulation and power for the pure sake of personal gratification. 
B) The need for personal power is crucial for success in management. 
C) The need for social power involves using power in socially responsible ways and is directed toward group or organizational objectives rather than personal objectives. 
D) The need for social power is essential to managerial leadership. 
E) People high in the need for power prefer work that involves control over other persons,has an impact on people and events,and brings public recognition and attention.

Question 13

__________ is the practice of building more opportunities for satisfaction into a job by expanding its content to include work planning and evaluating duties that are normally performed by the supervisor.

Accepted Answer

A) Job rotation. 
B) Job enlargement. 
C) Job sharing. 
D) Job expansion. 
E) Job enrichment

Question 14

Potential disadvantages of the compressed workweek for individuals include increased fatigue and family adjustment problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Agnes works in an office where it is always cold,often causing her to have to complete her work at home,which she doesn't like to do.She's just been told she'll be receiving an award for meeting all of her project deadlines.The award is meant to motivate and make her happy,but it won't eliminate her dissatisfaction with the poor working conditions.This is an example of which motivation theory?

Accepted Answer

A) Need for Power 
B) Equity Theory 
C) Process Theory 
D) Two-Factor Theory 
E) Hygiene Factory Theory

Question 16

Discuss equity theory and how it relates to managing for motivation.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

PsyCap,the individual's positive psychological state of development,is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) Faith,hope and charity 
B) Optimism,pessimism and indifference 
C) Efficiency and effectiveness 
D) Efficacy,optimism,hope and resiliency 
E) Resiliency,Machiavellianism and tenacity

Question 18

Psychological capital or PsyCap is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) The efforts expended to do a job well or "the price of admission" 
B) An individual's positive psychological state of development 
C) "What you know" 
D) "Who you know" 
E) The degree to which one's psychological state impacts their earnings.

Question 19

Potential advantages of telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Freedom from the constraints of commuting and fixed hours. 
B) Increased productivity. 
C) More distractions. 
D) Being one's own boss. 
E) Having more personal time.

Question 20

All of the following are potential disadvantages of job simplification EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Tardiness and absenteeism. 
B) Difficulty in training and supervising workers. 
C) Boredom with tasks. 
D) Alienation from work. 
E) Poor performance.

Exam 14: Motivation

In the expectancy theory of motivation,the value the individual assigns to possible rewards and other work-related outcomes is called valence.

In the expectancy theory of motivation,the person's belief that successful performance will be followed by rewards or other potential outcomes is called __________.

The most common form of flexible working hours is a "4-40" schedule -- that is,40 hours of work accomplished in four 10-hour days.

Flexible working hours usually result in greater autonomy for individuals with respect to their work schedules,along with a greater opportunity to them to take care of personal affairs.

Potential disadvantages of telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

__________ provide direction to people in their work,clarify performance expectations,establish a frame of reference for feedback,and provide a foundation for behavioural self-management.

ERG theory assumes that that satisfied needs lose their motivational impact.

Give a general overview of reinforcement theory,and identify and define the four basic operant conditioning strategies.

In the two-factor theory of motivation,a satisfier factor is found in job context,such as working conditions,interpersonal relations,organizational policies,and salary.

Job enrichment utilizing the key elements of the job characteristics model of Hackman and associates will not make a job vertically bigger.

In promoting job enrichment,Frederick Herzberg says: "If you want people to do a good job,__________."

Which of the following descriptions of the need for power is NOT accurate?

__________ is the practice of building more opportunities for satisfaction into a job by expanding its content to include work planning and evaluating duties that are normally performed by the supervisor.

Potential disadvantages of the compressed workweek for individuals include increased fatigue and family adjustment problems.

Discuss equity theory and how it relates to managing for motivation.

PsyCap,the individual's positive psychological state of development,is composed of:

Psychological capital or PsyCap is defined as:

Potential advantages of telecommuting include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are potential disadvantages of job simplification EXCEPT: