Quiz 2- 5+6
self-actualization
One way to satisfy ______________ needs is to pursue a master's degree through a company's tuition reimbursement program.
employees lack skills necessary to reach the goals
Though goal setting is usually viewed as a positive process, there can downsides if
variable ratio
praising the employee occasionally when the person shows up on time is an example of ___________ of reinforcement
Time-bound
the T in SMART goals stands for
salary
what is a hygiene factor in Herzberg's theory of motivation
teacher
what job would be best suited for someone with a high need for affiliation?
unfair punishment may not change unwanted behavior
what represents an effective approach to disciplining employees?
entitleds
individuals who expect yearly wage increases without exhibiting increased performance may be labeled
Motivation
is a key influence over an employee's performance level
procedural justice
Research on __________ suggests it is best to be consistent in the manner in which employees are disciplined for violating company policy for situations like cell phone usage.
measurable
The M in SMART goals stands for
developing action plans
a management by objectives program includes
be consistent in your treatment of employees
a tip discussed in the textbook to make discipling an employee more effective
create a job security clause in the employment contract
how could a firm best satisfy an employee's safety needs?
develop a positive relationship with your manager
in order to increase the feedback you receive, you could
employee autonomy
increases motivation at work
positive reinforcement
increases the desired behavior
an advantage to job specialization
staffing costs are lower because the repetitive nature of tasks makes skill requirements lower.
empowerment
structure, access to information, and leadership style, all are factors of
feedback
the degree to which people learn how effective they are being at work.
meaningfulness
the following psychological states has research identified as the most important for employee attitudes and behaviors
change the company structure so employees have more power on the job
to empower your employees
forced distribution ranking system
used when a college implements a system where 10% of the class will receive A, 2-% will receive B, 40% will receive C, 20% will receive D and 10% will receive F