FiltersDone

Question type

Essay

Multiple Choice

Short Answer

True False

Matching

Exam 10: Motivating Employees

Show Answer

Share

---

All types

Filters

Study FlashcardsPractice ExamLearn

Question 31

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

According to goal-setting theory, in order for goals to enhance motivation and performance they must be

A) accompanied by monetary rewards.
B) accompanied by feedback.
C) tied directly to the principles of scientific management.
D) put into the labor contract.

E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 32

Multiple Choice

Review LaterAdd Note

Review Later

________ is based on the notion that setting ambitious but attainable goals will improve motivation and performance if the goals are accepted, accompanied by feedback, and facilitated by organizational conditions.

A) Theory J
B) Goal-setting theory
C) Scientific management
D) The principle of performance feedback

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Correct Answer

verified

Show Answer

Question 33

True/False

Review LaterAdd Note

In Maslow's view, social needs include the need to feel loved and accepted.

The best strategy to deal with a perceived inequity in the compensation of different employees is to require that salaries and other forms of compensation are kept secret.

A major conclusion of the Hawthorne studies was that the best way to motivate employees is with monetary incentives such as pay raises and bonuses.

Herzberg found that the sense of achievement employees experienced when they performed their jobs was an important motivator.

According to equity theory, if employees perceive that their level of effort is greater than their compensation, they will work to increase their productivity.

If managers want to retain their employees, a good strategy may involve mentoring them for more senior roles in the organization and provide opportunities for job advancement.

Vroom's expectancy theory contends that prior to committing maximum effort to a task, employees want to know if they can accomplish the task and if it will equally reward everyone at work, even if others were not involved in the accomplishment of the task.

In analyzing the differences among Theories X, Y, and Z managers, it is appropriate to assess that

The basic principle of equity theory is that employees try to

Anna has worked for the Nutty Boys Nut Butter Company for several years now and was recently recognized as one of the company's best employees. Her coworkers respect and admire her, and she feels good about herself. According to Maslow, the type of needs that are likely to motivate Anna in the future are

A problem with equity judgments is that employees often ________ their own contributions to the success of a business.

Theory Y managers assume that most people are capable of using a relatively high degree of imagination and creativity to solve problems.

Describe and compare the basic contributions of Maslow and Herzberg to the understanding of worker motivation.

Sheldon has just successfully negotiated a new long-term sales agreement with a major client. The personal satisfaction Sheldon has about his efforts is his ________ reward.

Frederick Taylor's goal was to find ways to improve worker motivation by making work more interesting and challenging.

According to ________ the amount of effort employees devote to a task depends on their expectations of the outcome.

If "fun and stimulation" are rated as important job criteria by Millennials, which of the following might be a way to motivate this generation?

Frederick Taylor's ideas about improving worker productivity attracted a lot of attention at the time, but had little lasting significance.