Question 1

In a short essay, list and discuss how Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory works.

Accepted Answer

Maslow saw all humans with a hierarchy o...

Question 2

Zach is what type of manager?

Accepted Answer

A)   Theory X-oriented
B)   Theory Y-oriented
C)   dictatorial
D)   autocraticE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Expectancy theory and goal-setting theory align well with American workers because American culture places a strong emphasis on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   collectivism and achievement
B)   achievement and individualism
C)   individualism and high power distance
D)   low power distance and high uncertainty avoidanceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The JCM contends that these dimensions are required for a high level of motivation among workers.

Accepted Answer

A)   high pay, autonomy, feedback
B)   meaningful work, autonomy, feedback
C)   meaningful work, autonomy, independence
D)   autonomy, feedback, good managementE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Successful managers tend to have this more than any other trait.

Accepted Answer

A)   low nPow
B)   high nPow
C)   high nAch
D)   high nAffE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The direction of an individual's motivation can be channeled to benefit ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   only an organization
B)   both individuals and/or organizations
C)   only an individual
D)   an individual's family onlyE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

________ allow companies to accommodate the needs of workers with nonstandard family situations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Flextime and expanded workweeks
B)   Expanded workweeks and job sharing
C)   Flexible pay rates
D)   Flextime, compressed workweeks, and job sharingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Piece-rate pay plans, wage incentive plans, profit sharing, and lump-sum bonuses are examples of ________ programs.

Accepted Answer

A)   open-book management
B)   employee recognition
C)   pay-for-performance
D)   rewardsE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In a short essay, describe how managers might motivate professional workers.

Accepted Answer

Financial compensation and promotions ty...

Question 10

Which three needs are recognized in McClelland's three-needs theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   achievement, power, security
B)   achievement, power, affiliation
C)   power, comfort, stimulation
D)   security, self-interest, affiliationE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

In equity theory, procedural justice is concerned with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   determining how fair the system is
B)   determining how honest one's boss is
C)   comparing output-to-input ratios among individuals
D)   comparing fairness between different organizationsE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

In Maslow's system, a person takes care of social needs before worrying about personal safety.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vroom's expectancy theory would say that a worker with a higher expectation of performance will apply more effort to a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to Herzberg, which kind of characteristics are most closely associated with job dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   intrinsic things that come from within themselves
B)   extrinsic things that come from the outside
C)   lack of advancement
D)   the goals of the jobE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

________ assumes that employees have little ambition, dislike work, and avoid responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)   Theory Y
B)   Theory X
C)   Self-actualization Need Theory
D)   Belongingness Need TheoryE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following suggests that humans have an innate desire for friendly and close interpersonal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   need for achievement
B)   need for power
C)   need for fulfillment
D)   need for affiliationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Equity theory has three referent categories to which workers compare themselves: persons, systems, and self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In McGregor's theory of motivation, managers with a Theory Y view of life think people need to be given the freedom to make their own choices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Maslow's hierarchical model ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   has been validated by a number of studies
B)   has never been validated by studies
C)   has been validated by empirical studies
D)   has been invalidated by intuitive meansE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Goal-setting theory shows that feedback from a superior provides better motivation than self-generated feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Motivating and Rewarding Employees

________ allow companies to accommodate the needs of workers with nonstandard family situations.

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According to Herzberg, which kind of characteristics are most closely associated with job dissatisfaction?

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Vroom's expectancy theory would say that a worker with a higher expectation of performance will apply more effort to a job.

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Equity theory has three referent categories to which workers compare themselves: persons, systems, and self.

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Which of the following suggests that humans have an innate desire for friendly and close interpersonal relationships?

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In a short essay, describe how managers might motivate professional workers.

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Successful managers tend to have this more than any other trait.

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In Maslow's system, a person takes care of social needs before worrying about personal safety.

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Which three needs are recognized in McClelland's three-needs theory?

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Piece-rate pay plans, wage incentive plans, profit sharing, and lump-sum bonuses are examples of ________ programs.

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Maslow's hierarchical model ________.

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The JCM contends that these dimensions are required for a high level of motivation among workers.

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Goal-setting theory shows that feedback from a superior provides better motivation than self-generated feedback.

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In equity theory, procedural justice is concerned with which of the following?

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________ assumes that employees have little ambition, dislike work, and avoid responsibility.

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In McGregor's theory of motivation, managers with a Theory Y view of life think people need to be given the freedom to make their own choices.

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Expectancy theory and goal-setting theory align well with American workers because American culture places a strong emphasis on ________.

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In a short essay, list and discuss how Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory works.

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