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Based on McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory, which of the following does Davy need satisfied?

need for achievement

Davy enjoys getting his coworkers to come over to his workstation and watch online videos with him. Meanwhile, he clearly seems to be less concerned with the level of performance by him, his subordinates, or his coworkers—distracting them and telling subordinates, such as Raffia to take shortcuts. According to McClelland's Need Theory, which need is greatest for Davy?

need for affiliation

iSeeIt! Animated Video: Expectancy Theory Skip to question iSeeIt! Animated Video: Expectancy Theory Motivating your employees is one of the most vital managerial activities. An organization with motivated employees means a highly engaged, committed, and productive workforce. As a manager, you must be able to influence and guide the behavior of your employees. In other words, managers are responsible for motivating their employees. In order to do this, managers need to understand not only what drives their behavior but also what their employees want. The Expectancy Theory of Motivation explains the thought processes people go through as they decide on a current course of behavior. Understanding how the Expectancy Theory of Motivation works will enable managers to keep their employees invested in their jobs and the success of their organization. The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of the Expectancy Theory of Motivation. This activity is important because, to be a successful manager, you will have to find ways in which to motivate your employees. Click the ► button to watch the video. Then, answer the questions that follow. Loaded: 0.00% Current Time 0:00 / Duration 3:37 1x 8a. A person's belief that the effort they put... A person's belief that the effort they put into completing a task will lead to performing at a desired level is called Multiple Choiceconscientious.expectancy.equity.instrumentality.valence. PrevQuestion 1 linked to 2 3 and 4 of 9 Total1 2 3 4 of 9Visit question mapNext

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Bill has low self-efficacy. As a result, his __________ tends to be low.

expectancy

A person's belief that the effort they put into completing a task will lead to performing at a desired level is called

expectancy

Angelo's boss frequently encourages his subordinates to work harder by promising them a substantial bonus at the end of each quarter. However, bonuses are only sporadically awarded regardless of meeting performance goals. As a result, Angelo's ____________ may be low.

instrumentality

Davy's reduction in productivity after not receiving a raise demonstrates that there is low _____________ between performance and outcomes and that he holds a strong __________ on outcomes, such as raises.

instrumentality, valence

During his meeting with Bryan, Davy complains that his job is boring and that he wants more of a challenge. Although Bryan cannot promise a promotion at this time, which would lead to higher-level tasks, he could give Davy multiple new tasks to perform at once. Which managerial strategy would this fall under?

job enlargement

Davy confesses that he is bored with his job and wants more of a challenge. Which technique to job design can Bryan utilize to provide Davy with more stimulating work?

job enrichment

Dick is a customer service representative for William's Global Paints in New York City. Dick enjoys living and working in New York City because of the availability of public transportation. He does not own a car. William's Global Paints recently announced that they are giving a free monthly parking space to the worker with the highest level of customer service. This announcement does not affect Dick's level of motivation, because this reward __________.

lacks valence

Manager's Hot Seat: Cyberloafing Skip to question Manager's Hot Seat: Cyberloafing Bryan Dobbs, Director of Marketing at Sarga Inc. has received multiple complaints about Davy Siegler over the past two months. Apparently, he spends his day surfing the net, passes all his own work on to subordinates, and disrupts those around him by dragging them over to view various videos, jokes, and timewaster findings online. Dobbs sets up a meeting with the intention of discovering what issues are causing Siegler's clear lack of motivation and poor production. During the meeting, Siegler is passive-aggressive and displays motivation and resentment issues. He recently received an "above average" performance appraisal but no pay increase. The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of job design and its impact on employees. This activity is important because, as a manager, you will have to find ways in which to motivate employees and manage expectations. Click the ► to watch the video. Then, answer the questions that follow.

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