MGT 300 EXAMINATION TEST 3 NECK ASU
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Communication network. Answer: A system of resources used as a
channel for groups of people to connect to each other, such as the
Internet.
◉ Grapevine. Answer: An informal line of communication where
information is passed from one person to another.
◉ Gossip chain. Answer: A format where several individuals spread
information, which is sometimes false or misleading, through an
organization.
◉ Cluster chain. Answer: A group of people that disseminate
information within their group or cluster.
◉ 10 disciples that are necessary to lead a team to success. Answer:
1. compassion
2. conscientiousness
3. forgiveness
4. gratitude
,5. grit
6. humility
7. hypo-egoic
8. mindfulness
9. openness
10. wisdom
◉ Expectancy theory. Answer: A theory that holds that individuals
are more likely to be motivated and perform well if they expect to
receive desired rewards.
◉ Outcomes. Answer: The results of a process or undertaking.
◉ How managers apply expectancy theory in the workplace.
Answer: - effort-to-performance expectancy
- performance-to-output expectancy
- porter-lawler's extension of expectancy theory
◉ Effort-to-performance expectancy. Answer: Managers must instill
in their employees a belief that the effort they put into their roles
will result in high performance.
,◉ Performance-to-outcome expectancy. Answer: Employees must be
reassured that successful performance will generated desired
rewards or outcomes.
◉ Porter-Lawler's extension of expectancy theory. Answer:
Motivation depends upon the reward that individuals expect to
receive for successfully completing a task.
◉ Valence. Answer: An individual opinion of the value of outcomes.
◉ Reinforcement theory. Answer: A behavioral construct where
individuals may be rewarded or punished based on the
consequences of their behavior.
◉ Behavior modification. Answer: A method of shaping actions by
the use of positive reinforcements.
◉ Positive reinforcement. Answer: A reward given to motivate a
person or group which is usually stated verbally or with "pats on the
back" and words of encouragement.
◉ Avoidance learning. Answer: A benefits theory, which postulates a
behavior that is strengthened by the removal of negative statements
or actions.
, ◉ Extinction. Answer: A behavioral method that involves
withholding praise or a positive reward.
◉ Empowerment. Answer: The sharing of decisions, information,
and responsibility with others.
◉ Reward system. Answer: A theory that provides prizes, incentives
for tasks and job well done, and special recognition.
◉ Merit-based rewards. Answer: Positive reinforcement based on
specific accomplishments, with rewards given for achievement of
specified measurements.
◉ Piece-rate incentives. Answer: Awards and prizes given at a
specific rate as accomplishments occurs, rather than all at one time.
◉ Scanlon plan. Answer: A system that recognizes and rewards
individuals for collaboration, leadership, education, and training
given to another individual or group cohesively.
◉ Equity theory. Answer: A system that holds that individuals are
more motivated if they perceive they are being treated as fairly as
their fellow workers or those in other firms.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Communication network. Answer: A system of resources used as a
channel for groups of people to connect to each other, such as the
Internet.
◉ Grapevine. Answer: An informal line of communication where
information is passed from one person to another.
◉ Gossip chain. Answer: A format where several individuals spread
information, which is sometimes false or misleading, through an
organization.
◉ Cluster chain. Answer: A group of people that disseminate
information within their group or cluster.
◉ 10 disciples that are necessary to lead a team to success. Answer:
1. compassion
2. conscientiousness
3. forgiveness
4. gratitude
,5. grit
6. humility
7. hypo-egoic
8. mindfulness
9. openness
10. wisdom
◉ Expectancy theory. Answer: A theory that holds that individuals
are more likely to be motivated and perform well if they expect to
receive desired rewards.
◉ Outcomes. Answer: The results of a process or undertaking.
◉ How managers apply expectancy theory in the workplace.
Answer: - effort-to-performance expectancy
- performance-to-output expectancy
- porter-lawler's extension of expectancy theory
◉ Effort-to-performance expectancy. Answer: Managers must instill
in their employees a belief that the effort they put into their roles
will result in high performance.
,◉ Performance-to-outcome expectancy. Answer: Employees must be
reassured that successful performance will generated desired
rewards or outcomes.
◉ Porter-Lawler's extension of expectancy theory. Answer:
Motivation depends upon the reward that individuals expect to
receive for successfully completing a task.
◉ Valence. Answer: An individual opinion of the value of outcomes.
◉ Reinforcement theory. Answer: A behavioral construct where
individuals may be rewarded or punished based on the
consequences of their behavior.
◉ Behavior modification. Answer: A method of shaping actions by
the use of positive reinforcements.
◉ Positive reinforcement. Answer: A reward given to motivate a
person or group which is usually stated verbally or with "pats on the
back" and words of encouragement.
◉ Avoidance learning. Answer: A benefits theory, which postulates a
behavior that is strengthened by the removal of negative statements
or actions.
, ◉ Extinction. Answer: A behavioral method that involves
withholding praise or a positive reward.
◉ Empowerment. Answer: The sharing of decisions, information,
and responsibility with others.
◉ Reward system. Answer: A theory that provides prizes, incentives
for tasks and job well done, and special recognition.
◉ Merit-based rewards. Answer: Positive reinforcement based on
specific accomplishments, with rewards given for achievement of
specified measurements.
◉ Piece-rate incentives. Answer: Awards and prizes given at a
specific rate as accomplishments occurs, rather than all at one time.
◉ Scanlon plan. Answer: A system that recognizes and rewards
individuals for collaboration, leadership, education, and training
given to another individual or group cohesively.
◉ Equity theory. Answer: A system that holds that individuals are
more motivated if they perceive they are being treated as fairly as
their fellow workers or those in other firms.
