Question 1 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
__________ is defined as the processes that account for an individual’s intensity, direction, and persistence toward attaining a goal.
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Question 2 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following statements is true regarding the effects of moods and emotions on decision-making?
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Question 3 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following theories discusses three relationships: effort–performance relationship, performance–reward relationship, and rewards–personal goals relationship?
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Question 4 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
__________ is a participative process that uses employees’ input to increase their commitment to the organization’s success.
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Question 5 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following theories proposes that people prefer to feel they have control over their actions, so anything that makes a previously enjoyed task feel like an obligation rather than a freely chosen activity will undermine their motivation?
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Question 6 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?
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Question 7 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Beyond redesigning the nature of the work itself and involving employees in decisions, another approach to making the work environment more motivating is to alter work arrangements. Which of the following is designed to give employees greater control of their schedules?
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Question 8 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Mariah is the manager in a restaurant. According to Douglas McGregor’s Theory X, which of the following is a behavior she would most likely exhibit? ?
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Question 9 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Laura only makes minimum wage, but she loves her job. Her supervisor regularly compliments her, and she has been chosen employee of the month twice this year. Based on this information, which of the following is most likely to be the reason why Laura likes her job?
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Question 10 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Diane Marshall is an office manager. Her awareness of her own and others’ emotions is almost nil. She’s moody and unable to generate much enthusiasm or interest in her employees. She doesn’t understand why employees get upset with her. She often overreacts to problems and chooses the most ineffectual responses to emotional situations. Diane has __________.
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Question 11 of 20 | 0.0/ 5.0 Points |
Participative management is a method of management where __________.
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Question 12 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following is a not a management benefit of telecommuting?
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Question 13 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
In the job characteristics model (JCM., which three core job dimensions combine to create meaningful work?
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Question 14 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
The two-factor theory proposes that __________.
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Question 15 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Motivation is one of the most frequently researched topics in OB. According to a study, workers report that they waste roughly two hours per day, not counting lunch and scheduled breaks, and that the biggest time-wasters are Internet surfing and __________.
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Question 16 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Job enrichment increases the degree to which the worker controls the __________.
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Question 17 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
An advantage of the __________ plan is that benefits accrue to high-performing workers, which pressures weaker performers to work harder and improves performance for the group as a whole.
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Question 18 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
After completing cooking school with outstanding grades and recommendations, Joe and Gary both looked forward to working in restaurants. Joe found work as a short-order cook in a cramped diner. On many shifts he worked alone, and had to cook a large number of meals on outdated equipment. Gary found work in a modern hotel kitchen. He had a small staff helping him prepare a small number of elaborate meals to order. Gary became a highly regarded chef, while Joe left the restaurant industry. This example illustrates that an individual needs __________ in order to perform well.
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Question 19 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following is a form of recognition?
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Question 20 of 20 | 5.0/ 5.0 Points |
Which of the following statements is true regarding Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory?
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Solution: ASHWORTH BU350 ONLINE EXAM 3