Management Chpt 3
Maslow's theory of motivation is criticized because
research does not support the argument that satisfied needs no longer motivate behavior.
Michael has 2 finals, account and org behavior, on the same day of finals week. Based on expectancy theory, which of the following statements suggest how he should allocate his limited study time?
Acccounting is michael's major, OB is a general business requirement in his academic program. Michael aspires to be a CPA, so he decides to focus his study time on accounting.
Chloe and Francois are graphic designers. Chloe found out Francois makes $12.50/hr and she makes $11.00/hr. What theory of motivation best explains why Chloe went to her boss to complain about pay desparity?
Equity Theory
All of the following are motivators in Herzberg's theory of motivation except
Salary
Which of the following statements is true?
a need for power can have an altruistic form
Which of the following statements is true about the manner in which managers can influence the perceptions of expectancy theory?
conduct employee surveys periodically to ascertain what they consider to be rewards for performance and integrate that in some manner into the performance evaluation program,
To influence instrumentality, managers can
consistently reward high performers
analyzing trader joe's success using Herzberg's 2 factor theory of motivation would suggest that
content factors, like the collaborative atmosphere in each supermarket, make a major contribution to the firm's success.
when reinforcers follow all examples of positive behavior you are using a_____ of reinforcement
continuous schedule
individuals who expect yearly wage increases without exhibiting increased performance may be labeled
entitleds
According to ERG theory, if an individual is frustrated in the growth opportunities of his job,
he may regress to either relatedness or existence needs.
Joaquin received the Chancellors award and an $8000 scholarship after a research paper and formal presentation he created were rigorously evaluated by a team of university administrators. Joaquin would feel a sense of
high distributive justice
abdul tends to emphasize harmonious interpersonal relationships, prefers to be with friends, and enjoys family events. abdul would probably be categorized as being
high in need for affiliation
Nejah is reading a report on employee justice perception. the article notes all of the following points except
high levels of justice lead to support of unionization.
An example of extinction is
ignoring a coworker who is telling dirty jokes.
Ramone feels that he was unfairly passed over for a promotion at his firm. How might he deal with the perceived inequality ?
increase his outcomes
Michele is being considered for a managerial position at Haliburton. She completes a TAT as part of an assessment center exercise for prospective managers. Facilitators will examine the results carefully for their manager choices knowing that
individuals high in need for achievement may find it difficult to delegate authority to subordinates
which of the following is true about motivation
motivation is a key influence over an employee's performance level.
One way to satisfy self-actualization needs is to
pursue a master's degree through a company's tuition reimbursement program
The collaborative work enviornment at trader joes satisfies which of maslows hierarchy of needs?
social
Your paycheck could likely satisfy all of the following needs identified by Maslow except
social needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory of motivation
suggest once basic needs are satisfied, higher order needs become motivators.
what job would be best suited for someone with high need for affiliation?
teacher
All of the following are criticisms of Herzberg's theory of motivation except
the theory suggests that improving the environment only goes so far in motivating employees.
research on equity theory suggests
those who feel over-rewarded experience little distress over the situation.
