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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