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Study the following list of motivation theories to answer the question.
1 Equity theory of motivation
2 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
3 Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation
4 Expectancy theory of motivation
5 McClelland’s theory of motivation
6 Equity theory of motivation
‘All people, regardless of their personal profile, have three motivational needs that affect
their performance, namely the need for achievement, the need for affiliation and the need for
power.’
Which one of the theories listed is associated with this statement?
a.6
b. 5
c.
d. 3
e. 2
Question text
The overall goal of strategic management for the responsible organisation is to _____.
a. achieve both profit and social value maximisation
b. achieve stakeholder value maximisation
c. attain moral excellence
d. achieve a coexistence of a sustained economic competitive advantage and responsible
competitiveness
Question text
Responsibility, authority and accountability are three elements of the delegation process.
Accountability is the _____.
a. right to make decisions, issue orders and use resources
b. obligation to achieve goals by performing required activities
c. ability to influence the behaviour of others in an organisation
d. evaluation of how well individuals and managers meet their responsibility
Question text
_____ is an example of the process theory of motivation, while _____ is an example of the
content theory of motivation.
a. Equity theory; Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model
b. Expectancy theory; reinforcement theory
c. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model; reinforcement theory
d. Hertzberg’s two-factor model; goal-setting theory
Question text
_____ authority refers to a manager’s responsibility to make decisions and to issue orders to
employees down the chain of command, whilst _____ authority refers to a manager’s
responsibility to advise and assist other personnel.
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a. task; relationship
b. centralised; decentralised
c. line; staff
d. formal; informal
Question text
In the reinforcement theory of motivation, _____ strengthens behaviour by following
behaviour with desirable consequences.
a. negative reinforcement
b. punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. extinction
Question text
Which one of the following is not categorised as an early approach to understanding
leadership?
a. transformational theory
b. contingency theory
c. behavioural theory
d. trait theory
Question text
The grouping of related tasks and activities of employees together in specialised sections,
departments or business units so that experts in various fields can deal with their
specialised tasks, is known as _____.
a. coordination
b. departmentalisation
c. structuring
d. organisation
Question text
According to John Kotter, activities of leaders include _____.
a. coping with complexity and setting directives
b. dealing with uncertainties, controlling and problem-solving
c. coping with change, planning and budgeting
d. staffing and aligning and motivating people
Question text
Which leadership theory or model postulates that the job maturity of the subordinate
determines the most effective leadership style for a particular situation?
a. Likert’s four systems model
b. Hersey, Blanchard and Dewey’s situational leadership theory
c. Blake and Mouton’s leadership grid
d. House’s charismatic leadership theory
Question text
The balanced scorecard has four measures, namely _____.
a. financial performance, customer service, internal business, and innovative and learning
performance
BMZ ACADEMY 061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144
BMZ ACADEMY
@061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144
BMZ ACADEMY 061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144
, BMZ ACADEMY
Study the following list of motivation theories to answer the question.
1 Equity theory of motivation
2 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
3 Herzberg’s two-factor theory of motivation
4 Expectancy theory of motivation
5 McClelland’s theory of motivation
6 Equity theory of motivation
‘All people, regardless of their personal profile, have three motivational needs that affect
their performance, namely the need for achievement, the need for affiliation and the need for
power.’
Which one of the theories listed is associated with this statement?
a.6
b. 5
c.
d. 3
e. 2
Question text
The overall goal of strategic management for the responsible organisation is to _____.
a. achieve both profit and social value maximisation
b. achieve stakeholder value maximisation
c. attain moral excellence
d. achieve a coexistence of a sustained economic competitive advantage and responsible
competitiveness
Question text
Responsibility, authority and accountability are three elements of the delegation process.
Accountability is the _____.
a. right to make decisions, issue orders and use resources
b. obligation to achieve goals by performing required activities
c. ability to influence the behaviour of others in an organisation
d. evaluation of how well individuals and managers meet their responsibility
Question text
_____ is an example of the process theory of motivation, while _____ is an example of the
content theory of motivation.
a. Equity theory; Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model
b. Expectancy theory; reinforcement theory
c. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs model; reinforcement theory
d. Hertzberg’s two-factor model; goal-setting theory
Question text
_____ authority refers to a manager’s responsibility to make decisions and to issue orders to
employees down the chain of command, whilst _____ authority refers to a manager’s
responsibility to advise and assist other personnel.
BMZ ACADEMY 061 262 1185/068 053 8213/0717 513 144
, BMZ ACADEMY
a. task; relationship
b. centralised; decentralised
c. line; staff
d. formal; informal
Question text
In the reinforcement theory of motivation, _____ strengthens behaviour by following
behaviour with desirable consequences.
a. negative reinforcement
b. punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. extinction
Question text
Which one of the following is not categorised as an early approach to understanding
leadership?
a. transformational theory
b. contingency theory
c. behavioural theory
d. trait theory
Question text
The grouping of related tasks and activities of employees together in specialised sections,
departments or business units so that experts in various fields can deal with their
specialised tasks, is known as _____.
a. coordination
b. departmentalisation
c. structuring
d. organisation
Question text
According to John Kotter, activities of leaders include _____.
a. coping with complexity and setting directives
b. dealing with uncertainties, controlling and problem-solving
c. coping with change, planning and budgeting
d. staffing and aligning and motivating people
Question text
Which leadership theory or model postulates that the job maturity of the subordinate
determines the most effective leadership style for a particular situation?
a. Likert’s four systems model
b. Hersey, Blanchard and Dewey’s situational leadership theory
c. Blake and Mouton’s leadership grid
d. House’s charismatic leadership theory
Question text
The balanced scorecard has four measures, namely _____.
a. financial performance, customer service, internal business, and innovative and learning
performance
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