MGMT 6311 Exam II
ERG Theory - ANS-Which of these is a need-based theory of motivation?
In expectancy theory, valence is - ANS-the anticipated satisfaction that will result from an
outcome.
In the workplace, motivation refers to - ANS-the intention of achieving a goal, leading to
goal-directed behavior
identify behavior to be modified - ANS-The first step of an organizational behavior modification
(OB Mod) program is
What is the best example of intrinsic motivation? - ANS-mentoring someone at work because
you enjoy it
How can managers best influence the perceptions of expectancy theory ? - ANS-Conduct
employee surveys periodically to ascertain what employees consider to be rewards for
performance and integrate that in some manner into the performance evaluation program.
When organizational behavior modification (OB Mod) is used to examine employee
absenteeism, which step looks at why employees are absent? - ANS-Step 3: Analyze behavior
for antecedents and outcomes.
In comparing Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to Alderfer's ERG theory - ANS-ERG theory
recognizes more than one need may operate at one time
Ability refers to - ANS-having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job.
Needs-based theories propose that manager's job is to determine what employees' needs are
and then to - ANS-create the work environment that meets those needs.
Employee performance is measured and communicated to the employee - ANS-What are the
two basic elements of a performance review?
Countries high in power distance and authoritarianism respond negatively to - ANS-review
systems where lower-level employees give performance feedback to their managers
liking - ANS-Marvin and Ed are next-door neighbors, and their sons are best friends. They take
the boys on many father-son outings and coach their soccer team together. Ed is Marvin's boss
at ABC Corporation, and always gives him high ratings. There may be bias in those ratings due
to
ERG Theory - ANS-Which of these is a need-based theory of motivation?
In expectancy theory, valence is - ANS-the anticipated satisfaction that will result from an
outcome.
In the workplace, motivation refers to - ANS-the intention of achieving a goal, leading to
goal-directed behavior
identify behavior to be modified - ANS-The first step of an organizational behavior modification
(OB Mod) program is
What is the best example of intrinsic motivation? - ANS-mentoring someone at work because
you enjoy it
How can managers best influence the perceptions of expectancy theory ? - ANS-Conduct
employee surveys periodically to ascertain what employees consider to be rewards for
performance and integrate that in some manner into the performance evaluation program.
When organizational behavior modification (OB Mod) is used to examine employee
absenteeism, which step looks at why employees are absent? - ANS-Step 3: Analyze behavior
for antecedents and outcomes.
In comparing Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory to Alderfer's ERG theory - ANS-ERG theory
recognizes more than one need may operate at one time
Ability refers to - ANS-having the skills and knowledge required to perform the job.
Needs-based theories propose that manager's job is to determine what employees' needs are
and then to - ANS-create the work environment that meets those needs.
Employee performance is measured and communicated to the employee - ANS-What are the
two basic elements of a performance review?
Countries high in power distance and authoritarianism respond negatively to - ANS-review
systems where lower-level employees give performance feedback to their managers
liking - ANS-Marvin and Ed are next-door neighbors, and their sons are best friends. They take
the boys on many father-son outings and coach their soccer team together. Ed is Marvin's boss
at ABC Corporation, and always gives him high ratings. There may be bias in those ratings due
to
