MGT 330 WEEK 5 FINAL EXAM FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ removal of an unpleasant consequence once a behavior is
improved. Answer: avoidance learning
◉ pleasant and rewarding consequences following a desired
behavior. Answer: positive reinforcement
◉ states an individual's motivation can result from the employee's
observations of other people's behavior. Answer: social learning
theory
◉ incorporating high-level motivators into the work, including
responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning,
and achievement. Answer: job enrichment
◉ three parts of the job characteristics model. Answer: core job
dimensions
critical psychological states
employee growth-need strength
, ◉ rewards individual employees in proportion to their performance
contributions. Answer: pay for performance (or merit pay)
◉ rewards all employees and managers within a business unit when
predetermined performance targets are met. encourages teamwork.
Answer: gain sharing
◉ gives employees part ownership of the organization, enabling
them to share in improved profit performance. Answer: employee
stock ownership plan (ESOP)
◉ rewards employees with a one-time cash payment based on
performance. Answer: lump-sum bonuses
◉ links employee salary with the number of task skills acquired.
employees are motivated to learn the skills for many jobs, thus
increasing company flexibility and efficiency. Answer: pay for
knowledge
◉ rewards employees for behavior and activities that benefit the
team, such as cooperation, listening, and empowering others.
Answer: team-based compensation
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ removal of an unpleasant consequence once a behavior is
improved. Answer: avoidance learning
◉ pleasant and rewarding consequences following a desired
behavior. Answer: positive reinforcement
◉ states an individual's motivation can result from the employee's
observations of other people's behavior. Answer: social learning
theory
◉ incorporating high-level motivators into the work, including
responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning,
and achievement. Answer: job enrichment
◉ three parts of the job characteristics model. Answer: core job
dimensions
critical psychological states
employee growth-need strength
, ◉ rewards individual employees in proportion to their performance
contributions. Answer: pay for performance (or merit pay)
◉ rewards all employees and managers within a business unit when
predetermined performance targets are met. encourages teamwork.
Answer: gain sharing
◉ gives employees part ownership of the organization, enabling
them to share in improved profit performance. Answer: employee
stock ownership plan (ESOP)
◉ rewards employees with a one-time cash payment based on
performance. Answer: lump-sum bonuses
◉ links employee salary with the number of task skills acquired.
employees are motivated to learn the skills for many jobs, thus
increasing company flexibility and efficiency. Answer: pay for
knowledge
◉ rewards employees for behavior and activities that benefit the
team, such as cooperation, listening, and empowering others.
Answer: team-based compensation
