Question 1

McGregor believed that Theory X assumptions were appropriate for:

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A)  individuals located at the top of the organization
B)  employees located at the lower level of the organization
C)  individuals motivated by lower order needs
D)  individuals motivated by higher order needs

Question 2

Which of the following is considered a motivating factor in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition
B)  fringe benefits
C)  supervision
D)  working conditions

Question 3

Which of the following has been identified as both a hygiene and motivational factor in research done on Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement
B)  coworker relations
C)  advancement
D)  pay

Question 4

Maslow's hierarchy of needs model begins with _____ needs and ends with _____ needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  security, social
B)  achievement, power
C)  power, affiliation
D)  physiological, self-actualization

Question 5

Needs of workers are similar across cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Eustress most accurately reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  the notion that each individual is responsible for managing acceptable levels of stress
B)  each individual has different levels of stress that they can effectively manage
C)  the positive side of stress which is healthy and normal
D)  the negative side of stress and its impact on health

Question 7

An important theoretical revision to Adams' original equity theory formulation involves individual preferences for equity.An equity sensitive individual is:

Accepted Answer

A)  someone comfortable with an equity ratio less than their comparison other
B)  someone comfortable with an equity ratio greater than that of his or her comparison other
C)  someone who prefers an equity ratio equal to that of their comparison other
D)  someone who is uncomfortable with a ratio either less or greater than comparison other

Question 8

Management Sciences for Health CEO Jonathon Quick displayed a high need for socialized versus personalized power. He would probably:

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A)  be an effective leader
B)  be disruptive because of his high need for power
C)  also score high on individual power
D)  be more effective if he scored higher on personalized versus socialized power

Question 9

James Dyson, CEO of Dyson places a major emphasis on his creative passion and spirit of innovation. Dyson wants to create a culture where entrepreneurial drive is contagious and motivates employees to take up a new idea, use it, and do it as quickly as possible. To stimulate creativity and motivate passionate engagements, Dyson established the structural framework and motivators that include opportunities for:

Accepted Answer

A)  achievement
B)  recognition
C)  reward
D)  All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid criticism of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data have not been provided that support a clear separation of hygiene and motivator factors.
B)  There is an absence of individual differences in the theory.
C)  Extrinsic factors may be more important in determining satisfaction or dissatisfaction on the job.
D)  Most of the supporting data for the model has come from Herzberg's students using the critical incident technique.

Question 11

The expectancy theory prediction that people work to maximize their personal outcomes is consistent with:

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A)  Adams' equity theory of social exchange contributions/inputs
B)  Adam Smith's ideas of working in one's own self interest
C)  Maslow's hierarchy of need and the progression hypothesis
D)  Herzberg's emphasis on pay and hygiene factors

Question 12

Match the following:
-Valence

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A)  The likelihood that one's efforts will lead to reward.
B)  A person's feeling of fairness.
C)  Importance and value of an outcome.
D)  The belief that performance is linked to rewards.
E)  Evaluated work behavior.

Question 13

Organizations with high levels of employee engagement perform well financially, even in volatile economic times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following:
-Expectancy

Accepted Answer

A)  The likelihood that one's efforts will lead to reward.
B)  A person's feeling of fairness.
C)  Importance and value of an outcome.
D)  The belief that performance is linked to rewards.
E)  Evaluated work behavior.

Question 15

Under expectancy theory, a person's motivation increases along with the belief that effort leads to performance and:

Accepted Answer

A)  the reward is valued
B)  that performance leads to rewards
C)  the reward is equitable
D)  that performance leads to rewards and the reward is valued

Question 16

Match the following:
-Need for Achievement

Accepted Answer

A)  A projective test used extensively by David McClelland.
B)  Desire to accomplish goals and perform at high level.
C)  Desire to dominate others.
D)  Company policy and working conditions in the two-factor theory.
E)  Interest in being around others and developing meaningful relationships.

Question 17

Managers elicit more intrinsic motivation and engagement from their employees when they support them to make progress in meaningful work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When an employee's knowledge and skills match job task demands, an acceptable individual-organizational match will take place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If you use calculated involvements as a basis for understanding a person's relationship with a work organization, which of the following would be the best framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  need theory
B)  content theory
C)  social exchange
D)  Vroom's personal perception expectancy model

Question 20

Match the following:
-Self-Actualization

Accepted Answer

A)  Basic needs for food and water.
B)  The assumption that people naturally resist change.
C)  Fulfillment of potential.
D)  Feeling of self-worth.
E)  Assumptions of how to manage individuals who are motivated by higher-order needs.

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Managers elicit more intrinsic motivation and engagement from their employees when they support them to make progress in meaningful work.

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When an employee's knowledge and skills match job task demands, an acceptable individual-organizational match will take place.

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Match the following: -Need for Achievement

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McGregor believed that Theory X assumptions were appropriate for:

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Match the following: -Self-Actualization

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Needs of workers are similar across cultures.

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid criticism of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

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Match the following: -Valence

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Which of the following is considered a motivating factor in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

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Eustress most accurately reflects:

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Which of the following has been identified as both a hygiene and motivational factor in research done on Herzberg's two-factor theory?

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Match the following: -Expectancy

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If you use calculated involvements as a basis for understanding a person's relationship with a work organization, which of the following would be the best framework?

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Under expectancy theory, a person's motivation increases along with the belief that effort leads to performance and:

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Organizations with high levels of employee engagement perform well financially, even in volatile economic times.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs model begins with _ needs and ends with _ needs.

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An important theoretical revision to Adams' original equity theory formulation involves individual preferences for equity.An equity sensitive individual is:

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The expectancy theory prediction that people work to maximize their personal outcomes is consistent with:

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Management Sciences for Health CEO Jonathon Quick displayed a high need for socialized versus personalized power. He would probably:

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Managers elicit more intrinsic motivation and engagement from their employees when they support them to make progress in meaningful work.

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When an employee's knowledge and skills match job task demands, an acceptable individual-organizational match will take place.

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Match the following: -Need for Achievement

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McGregor believed that Theory X assumptions were appropriate for:

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Match the following: -Self-Actualization

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Needs of workers are similar across cultures.

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Which of the following would NOT be considered a valid criticism of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

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Match the following: -Valence

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Which of the following is considered a motivating factor in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

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Eustress most accurately reflects:

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Which of the following has been identified as both a hygiene and motivational factor in research done on Herzberg's two-factor theory?

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Match the following: -Expectancy

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If you use calculated involvements as a basis for understanding a person's relationship with a work organization, which of the following would be the best framework?

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Under expectancy theory, a person's motivation increases along with the belief that effort leads to performance and:

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Organizations with high levels of employee engagement perform well financially, even in volatile economic times.

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Maslow's hierarchy of needs model begins with _____ needs and ends with _____ needs.

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An important theoretical revision to Adams' original equity theory formulation involves individual preferences for equity.An equity sensitive individual is:

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The expectancy theory prediction that people work to maximize their personal outcomes is consistent with:

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