Application of Motivation Theory
What is a way to change work scheduling options?
A) Four day workweek
B) Working from home for half the day then coming in the other half
C) Fewer projects
D) Less communication with top management
A) Four day workweek
The _______ of every business will depend on the performance of its knowledge workforce.
A) Employees
B) Sales
C) Managers
D) Success
D) Success
What is a example of a motivator factor?
A) Increased responsibilities
B) Company policy
C) Working conditions
D) Interpersonal relationships
A) Increased responsibilities
What four contemporary theories?
A) Goal-Setting Theory, Leadership in Management Theory, Sales Theory, Behavioral Theory
B) Expectancy Theory, Equity Theory, Goal-Setting Theory, Reinforcement Theory
C) Behavioral Theory, Systems Theory, Goal-Setting Theory, Public Administration Theory
D) Buffet Theory, Communication Theory, CEO Theory, Human Relations Theory
B) Expectancy Theory, Equity Theory, Goal-Setting Theory, Reinforcement Theory
What are the three overaching tools/rewards companies companies to appreciate their employees?
A) Pizza parties, Birthday celebrations, Reward system
B) Bonuses, Promotion, New office equipment
C) Promotion, Free work merchandise, free technology
D) Job Enlargement, Enrichment and Rotation
D) Job Enlargement, Enrichment and Rotation
What should goals be?
A) Specific, Measurable and Time-bound
B) Manageable, Broad, Measurable
C) Realistic, Relevant, Intentional
D) Ambitious, Bold, Dedicated
A) Specific, Measurable and Time-bound
What is a Hygiene factor?
A) A multiplier or value used to estimate effort, time, or resources needed for a particular task or project.
B) Improve employee happiness and productivity
C) Prevent dissatisfaction at work and discourages unproductive behavior
D) Perception of their individual ability to manage the risk-creating situation
C) Prevent dissatisfaction at work and discourages unproductive behavior
What is the goal-setting theory?
A) Goals should be made every week to keep work going
B) If goals are not made, then work will not be done and the business will fail
C) The premise that an individual’s intention to work toward a goal is a primary source of motivation
D) Goals are put in place and if not met then the employee should be fired
C) The premise that an individual’s intention to work toward a goal is a primary source of motivation
What are economic Incentives?
A) Punishment for coming to work on substance
B) Extra rewards that employees get for doing good work
C) If a goal is not met, a employee will face punishment
D) Bonus given out to whichever employee performs the best out of a company
B) Extra rewards that employees get for doing good work
What is the desired result of using work-life benefits?
A) Employees who are less stressed, better able to focus on their jobs, and, therefore, more productive.
B) Employees being able to find a relationship so there less lonely
C) Employees being able to build a stronger connection with their managers
D) Employees being able to not work as hard so they can relax more
A) Employees who are less stressed, better able to focus on their jobs, and, therefore, more productive
What is a example of a Hygiene factor?
A) Washing your hands
B) Passionate about your job
C) Good working conditions
D) Promotion
C) Good working conditions
What is the Equity Theory:
A) Based on individuals’ perceptions about how fairly they are treated compared with their coworkers
B) There should be a difference in payment between different levels of management
C) Everyone shall be paid the same amount, no matter there level of management
D) The idea that management should be given to people based on their level of work
A) Based on individuals’ perceptions about how fairly they are treated compared with their coworkers
What are the types of Economic Incentives?
A) Stock options, gain sharing, profit sharing, bonus, piece rate
B) New hires, firing, new job opportunities, bonuses
C) Break time, more time off, work from home days
D) Pets in the office, work parties, more team collaboration projects
A) Stock options, gain sharing, profit sharing, bonus, piece rate
What are the supervisors of knowledge workers called?
A) Subordinates
B) Managers
C) Associates
D) Top Management
C) Associates
Who came up with the motivator-hygiene theory?
A) Sam Walton
B) Steve Jobs
C) Warren Buffett
D) Frederick Herzberg
D) Frederick Herzberg
What are the three main components of the goal-setting theory?
A) Medium difficulty goals should be set for best work; feedback on progress leads to more drive to finish goals; Managers should be the only ones to set goals
B) Easier goals give more confidence to employees; feedback should be given last to not influence work;
C) “Do your best”; More difficult goals lead to better performance than easy goals; Feedback on progress toward the goal enhances performance
D) Harder goals lead to less desire to work; feedback should be given halfway to see what needs to be improved; "Just get it done"
c) “Do your best”; More difficult goals lead to better performance than easy goals; Feedback on progress toward the goal enhances performance