Management Chpt 3

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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.


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