Question 1

Which of the following trends is/are creating pressure for the development of alternative work arrangements in the modern workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) The changing content of jobs. 
B) The changing context of jobs. 
C) The needs and interests of a diverse workforce. 
D) All of the above. 
E) None of the above.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about participation in goal setting is/are accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Participation allows for increased understanding of specific and difficult goals. 
B) Participation provides for greater acceptance of and commitment to goals. 
C) Workers will respond positively to externally imposed goals if the supervisors assigning them are trusted and workers believe they will be adequately supported in their efforts to achieve the goals. 
D) A and B. 
E) A,B,and C.

Question 3

All of the following are guidelines for the effective use of punishment EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Tell the individual what is being done wrong. 
B) Tell the individual what is being done right. 
C) Punish openly and in public. 
D) Follow the laws of contingent and immediate reinforcement. 
E) Make sure the punishment matches the behaviour.

Question 4

An individual's positive psychological state of development is called social capital.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A person at the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy will be satisfied by creative and challenging work,participation in decision making,job flexibility,and job autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Zebor Corporation has a space where employees can meet during breaks and catch up with each other while having a snack or sipping a drink of their choice.The company is taking care of the employees' ________ needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

Accepted Answer

A) physiological 
B) safety 
C) social 
D) esteem needs 
E) self-actualization

Question 7

As a result of work sharing,employees whose seniority would protect them from layoffs will lose some income and employees who otherwise would be laid off will continue to work but with reduced earnings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In McClelland's motivation theory,the need for __________ is the desire to control,influence,or be responsible for other people.

Accepted Answer

A) Growth. 
B) Self-actualization. 
C) Achievement. 
D) Affiliation. 
E) Power.

Question 9

An)_________ is an unfulfilled physiological or psychological desire.

Accepted Answer

A) Need 
B) Career 
C) Attitude 
D) Reward 
E) Job

Question 10

Describe the key concepts in the expectancy theory of motivation.How do these concepts explain the level of motivation that a person may display at work?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 14: Motivation

Which of the following trends is/are creating pressure for the development of alternative work arrangements in the modern workplace?

Which of the following statements about participation in goal setting is/are accurate?

All of the following are guidelines for the effective use of punishment EXCEPT:

An individual's positive psychological state of development is called social capital.

A person at the self-actualization level of Maslow's hierarchy will be satisfied by creative and challenging work,participation in decision making,job flexibility,and job autonomy.

Zebor Corporation has a space where employees can meet during breaks and catch up with each other while having a snack or sipping a drink of their choice.The company is taking care of the employees' ________ needs according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

As a result of work sharing,employees whose seniority would protect them from layoffs will lose some income and employees who otherwise would be laid off will continue to work but with reduced earnings.

In McClelland's motivation theory,the need for __________ is the desire to control,influence,or be responsible for other people.

An) _________ is an unfulfilled physiological or psychological desire.

Describe the key concepts in the expectancy theory of motivation.How do these concepts explain the level of motivation that a person may display at work?