Question 1

External influences do not effect motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A mentoring manager that encourages a subordinate to "shadow" his/her leadership exemplifies which process theory of motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy
B)  goal-setting
C)  equity
D)  reinforcementE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Most supervisors do not have the power to improve motivation factors within the workplace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Motivation theories are either content- or process-oriented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Moving or shifting employees from one specific job to another is called job:

Accepted Answer

A)  redesign
B)  enrichment
C)  rotation
D)  enlargementE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The primary explanation of human behavior,according to the expectancy theory,is based upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipation.
B)  uncertainty.
C)  risk.
D)  happenstance.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 7

Chris Argyris,management author,states that mature individuals are ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive
B)  dependent
C)  unaware
D)  independentE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-intrapreneurship

Accepted Answer

A)  employees set their own work hours, within reason
B)  an element of job redesign that allows employees to use discretion in altering work
C)  a job design that provides an employee with more job authority, challenge, opportunity, and decision making
D)  motivation theories that emphasize a person's needs
E)  four, 10-hour work days between Monday and FridayF) horizontal loadingG) Herzberg's dissatisfiersH) entrepreneurship within organizationsI) existence and relatedness and growthJ) goals influence motivationK) "Hey, how come my pay is not the same as yours?" applies to this theoryL) the "anticipation" theory of motivationM) All of the above
N) I) and J)

Question 9

McGregor suggested ____________ as a philosophy of management with a positive perception of subordinates' potential for work.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory X
B)  theory Y
C)  high needs
D)  need for affiliationE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

A person's wants are what initially prompt or "start up" motivation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Intrapreneurship = entrepreneurship + formal organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In McClelland's need for achievement theory,the desire for friendship,cooperation,and close interpersonal relationships is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  power.
B)  achievement.
C)  esteem.
D)  affiliation.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Motivation is not something that is done to another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 14

Job redesign requires an intimate knowledge of both ____________ and ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  job enlargement and job rotation
B)  employee talents and job qualities
C)  employee desires and job opportunities
D)  job depth and job scopeE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Physiological or psychological conditions in humans that act as stimuli for behaviors are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  motivations.
B)  needs.
C)  skills.
D)  incentives.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Reinforcement theory is a combination of both positive and negative issues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Based on McClelland's theory,managers should work to identify and encourage the development of their ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  high achievers
B)  power motivated
C)  low achievers with high potential
D)  high potential employeesE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-job scope

Accepted Answer

A)  a basic stimulus for motivation
B)  management efforts for providing an improved, enhanced, dignified, and satisfying workplace
C)  assigning employees to a variety of new, temporary jobs
D)  a manager's attitude about work, people, and performance
E)  job twinningF) unsatisfied needs often lead to thisG) the application of motivational theories to the structure of workH) Herzberg's satisfiersI) the collective attitude of workersJ) a composite of rewards or punishmentsK) an element of job redesign referring to variation incorporated in a jobL) negative perceptions of subordinates' potentialM) theories that explain hoe employees choose behaviors to meet their needsN) positive perceptions of subordinates' potentialO) E) and J)
P) F) and H)

Question 19

Match the options below with the correct phrases:
-goal-setting theory

Accepted Answer

A)  employees set their own work hours, within reason
B)  an element of job redesign that allows employees to use discretion in altering work
C)  a job design that provides an employee with more job authority, challenge, opportunity, and decision making
D)  motivation theories that emphasize a person's needs
E)  four, 10-hour work days between Monday and FridayF) horizontal loadingG) Herzberg's dissatisfiersH) entrepreneurship within organizationsI) existence and relatedness and growthJ) goals influence motivationK) "Hey, how come my pay is not the same as yours?" applies to this theoryL) the "anticipation" theory of motivationM) C) and L)
N) D) and I)

Question 20

A good reward system will include:

Accepted Answer

A)  rewards that meet basic needs
B)  rewards that are available to all
C)  rewards that are comparable to other organizations
D)  all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 12: Human Motivation

External influences do not effect motivation.

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A mentoring manager that encourages a subordinate to "shadow" his/her leadership exemplifies which process theory of motivation?

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Most supervisors do not have the power to improve motivation factors within the workplace.

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Motivation theories are either content- or process-oriented.

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Moving or shifting employees from one specific job to another is called job:

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The primary explanation of human behavior,according to the expectancy theory,is based upon:

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Chris Argyris,management author,states that mature individuals are ____________.

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Match the options below with the correct phrases: -intrapreneurship

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McGregor suggested ____________ as a philosophy of management with a positive perception of subordinates' potential for work.

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A person's wants are what initially prompt or "start up" motivation.

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Intrapreneurship = entrepreneurship + formal organization.

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In McClelland's need for achievement theory,the desire for friendship,cooperation,and close interpersonal relationships is called:

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Motivation is not something that is done to another person.

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Job redesign requires an intimate knowledge of both ____________ and ____________.

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Physiological or psychological conditions in humans that act as stimuli for behaviors are called:

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Reinforcement theory is a combination of both positive and negative issues.

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Based on McClelland's theory,managers should work to identify and encourage the development of their ____________.

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Match the options below with the correct phrases: -job scope

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Match the options below with the correct phrases: -goal-setting theory

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A good reward system will include:

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