Question 1

According to Herzberg's two factor theory,the presence of which of the following factors is likely to motivate employees though their absence may not result in dissatisfaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supervision
B)  Achievement
C)  Working condition
D)  Security
E)  SalaryF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

According to the classical theory of motivation,which of the following would motivate employees to work hard?

Accepted Answer

A)  A long lunch break
B)  Adequate tools and long hours
C)  Financial incentives
D)  Long vacations
E)  Safe working conditionsF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Human relations is the study of the behavior of individuals and groups in organizational settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following options would prove most effective in overcoming the boredom associated with specialization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flextime
B)  Job enlargement
C)  Job enrichment
D)  Telecommuting
E)  Job sharingF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

What is an advantage of using a flextime schedules?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases communication between managers and employees.
B)  It reduces the working hours of employees and thus reduces pressure.
C)  It allows two people to do one job.
D)  It reduces security risks.
E)  It improves ability to recruit and retain workers who wish to balance work and home life.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is the last step in a typical motivation process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Need
B)  Motivation
C)  Objective
D)  Action
E)  SatisfactionF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Employees of Stork Industries are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the company.This action of Stork Industries is based on _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory Y
B)  Theory Z
C)  Theory X
D)  Skinner's behavior modification theory
E)  expectancy theoryF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

A Theory X manager is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  trust his/her employees.
B)  avoid micro managing his/her employees.
C)  ignore physiological needs of employees.
D)  ignore security needs of employees.
E)  ignore self-actualization needs of employees.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Camden Inc.,a pharmaceutical company,allows woman to work from home on a part-time basis in cases where they needed to take care of kids.This arrangement is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of job rotation.
B)  an example of job enlargement.
C)  a flexible scheduling strategy.
D)  likely to increase production costs for businesses.
E)  likely to increase turnover rates.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

_____ is the difference between a desired state and an actual state.

Accepted Answer

A)  A problem
B)  Motivation
C)  A need
D)  Morale
E)  A goalF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Blujay Pharmaceutical features the salesperson who has been the most successful during the previous quarter in the company newsletter.According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs of employee is Blujay Pharmaceutical trying to meet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security needs
B)  Social needs
C)  Physiological needs
D)  Esteem needs
E)  Self-actualization needsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

According to managers who adopt McGregor's Theory X:

Accepted Answer

A)  people enjoy work.
B)  work is as natural as play or rest.
C)  people will seek and accept responsibility.
D)  workers must be forced to do their jobs.
E)  the average worker does not like to be directed.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The Hawthorne Studies found that money was the primary motivator for employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the rationale behind job enlargement strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jobs are more satisfying when employees are provided greater perks.
B)  Jobs are more satisfying when employees are offered flextime.
C)  Jobs are more satisfying as the number of tasks performed by an individual increases.
D)  Jobs are more satisfying when they allow employees to move from one job to another.
E)  Jobs are more satisfying as the opportunity for job sharing increases.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

A(n) _____ is the personal satisfaction and enjoyment that a person feels from attaining a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic need
B)  extrinsic need
C)  intrinsic reward
D)  extrinsic reward
E)  extrinsic motivationF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Maslow's hierarchy lists the most basic needs people strive to satisfy first at the top of the pyramid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following needs is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Security needs
B)  Social needs
C)  Physiological needs
D)  Esteem needs
E)  Self-actualization needsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Rewarding appropriate behavior tends to be more effective in the long run than punishments for unacceptable behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,the need for love,companionship,and friendship-the desire for acceptance by others is a part of the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  security needs
B)  social needs
C)  physiological needs
D)  esteem needs
E)  self-actualization needsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

In the context of the Herzberg's two-factor theory,which of the following factors relate directly to the content of the work itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creativity
B)  Social needs
C)  Security needs
D)  Responsibility
E)  Self-respectF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 9: Motivating the Workforce

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,the need for love,companionship,and friendship-the desire for acceptance by others is a part of the _____.

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A Theory X manager is most likely to:

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According to the classical theory of motivation,which of the following would motivate employees to work hard?

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Camden Inc.,a pharmaceutical company,allows woman to work from home on a part-time basis in cases where they needed to take care of kids.This arrangement is:

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What is the rationale behind job enlargement strategies?

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Employees of Stork Industries are encouraged to participate in all aspects of the company.This action of Stork Industries is based on _____.

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Rewarding appropriate behavior tends to be more effective in the long run than punishments for unacceptable behavior.

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According to managers who adopt McGregor's Theory X:

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According to Herzberg's two factor theory,the presence of which of the following factors is likely to motivate employees though their absence may not result in dissatisfaction?

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A(n) _____ is the personal satisfaction and enjoyment that a person feels from attaining a goal.

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Blujay Pharmaceutical features the salesperson who has been the most successful during the previous quarter in the company newsletter.According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs,which of the following needs of employee is Blujay Pharmaceutical trying to meet?

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Maslow's hierarchy lists the most basic needs people strive to satisfy first at the top of the pyramid.

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What is an advantage of using a flextime schedules?

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_____ is the difference between a desired state and an actual state.

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Which of the following is the last step in a typical motivation process?

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Which of the following needs is at the top of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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The Hawthorne Studies found that money was the primary motivator for employees.

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Which of the following options would prove most effective in overcoming the boredom associated with specialization?

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Human relations is the study of the behavior of individuals and groups in organizational settings.

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In the context of the Herzberg's two-factor theory,which of the following factors relate directly to the content of the work itself?

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