Question 1

When it comes to motivating Millennials and Gen Xers, it is important for managers to know that they have a few things in common. One important likeness is:

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A)   they don't like large families.
B)   they expect change.
C)   neither group was raised by baby boomers.
D)   neither group has advanced to management positions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

As a manager, Charlene works hard to ensure that employees are treated fairly, yet she still gets feedback that indicates that some employees don't believe she is fair. This problem most likely results from the fact that:

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A)   Charlene doesn't understand that employees are not concerned with equity, only with getting the biggest possible reward for the least possible effort.
B)   fair treatment is a hygiene factor rather than a motivator.
C)   attempts to treat employees fairly only work in an Asian or European culture. American employees tend to be individualists who believe that rewarding results is more important than perceptions of fairness.
D)   equity judgments are based on perceptions, and the perceptions of employees are not always accurate.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Herzberg used the term hygiene factor to refer to an element of job content that was most important as a source of worker motivation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

JP Pharmaceuticals has redesigned many jobs to make the work more interesting and challenging. The company encourages its employees to further their education by reimbursing them up to $5,000 per year for tuition and related expenses. JP also recognizes worker achievements at a company picnic each spring and a company party in December. Talented employees are given promotions and added responsibilities. These policies suggest that management at JP Pharmaceuticals is using the findings of:

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A)   Frederick Herzberg to increase worker motivation.
B)   William Ouchi to implement a Theory Z approach to management.
C)   Frederick Taylor to improve worker productivity through the principles of scientific management.
D)   Abraham Maslow to satisfy lower-order needs of employees.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Job rotation attempts to make a job more interesting and motivating by moving employees from one job to another.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Maslow identified and categorized basic needs that most persons would like to satisfy, while Herzberg's research identified motivators and hygiene factors that inspire employees to fulfill their needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Job simplification is an effective strategy for managers who want to achieve job enrichment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the Hawthorne studies, employees were involved in the planning of the experiments. This caused employees to:

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A)   set rather simple, easily attainable goals.
B)   become distracted and thus reduced productivity.
C)   believe that management respected their ideas, which motivated them.
D)   have high levels of productivity, but show disrespect for the managers in their test area.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

According to Victor Vroom's expectancy theory, expectations of employees can affect their motivation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Herzberg, the difference between motivators and hygiene factors is:

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A)   motivators cause persons to work smarter, while hygiene factors cause people to work harder.
B)   hygiene factors make employees more enthusiastic about the work itself, whereas motivators make employees enthusiastic about how many hours they have to work and their next day off.
C)   hygiene factors develop more loyalty from workers, while motivators make workers enthusiastic about moving on to a different company.
D)   overall, motivators relate to greater job satisfaction, while hygiene factors make the work place a satisfying place to thrive.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Gen Xers are difficult to motivate because they lack ambition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Herzberg's research found that the factor that ranked highest as a motivator was:

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A)   the friendliness of supervisors.
B)   a sense of achievement.
C)   a compensation system that included bonuses and regular pay raises.
D)   the presence of clear and consistent company rules and policies.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

According to Maslow, people will try to satisfy lower-order needs before they turn their attention to higher-order needs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maslow classified the needs for basic items such as food, water, and shelter as:

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A)   safety needs.
B)   sustenance needs.
C)   physiological needs.
D)   self-actualization needs.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

According to Victor Vroom, the effort employees exert on a specific task depends on their expectations of the outcome.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A strength of Generation X managers is likely to be their:

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A)   loyalty to the firm.
B)   individualistic approach to problem solving.
C)   ability to provide feedback to employees.
D)   willingness to sacrifice other aspects of their lives to achieve success in the workplace.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Maslow would classify the need for recognition from others and for self-respect as _________ needs.

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A)   social
B)   esteem
C)   security
D)   physiologicalE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

A central characteristic of management by objectives is that:

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A)   goals are set by top management and followed without question by others within the organization.
B)   employees are given complete freedom to set their own goals as long as they are consistent with broad guidelines established by top management.
C)   goals are set through a process involving all members of the organization.
D)   it assumes that management must motivate employees, since employees are incapable of motivating themselves.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Theory Y managers assume that most people are capable of using a relatively high degree of imagination and creativity to solve problems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Green Velvet Lawn Care Company teaches all of its employees specific methods for fertilizing and seeding lawns. The methods are designed to ensure adequate lawn coverage with a minimum of time and effort. All employees are expected to follow these methods precisely. Green Velvet's approach to lawn care is consistent with the ideas of scientific management.

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A) True 
 B)False

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A strength of Generation X managers is likely to be their:

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According to Maslow, people will try to satisfy lower-order needs before they turn their attention to higher-order needs.

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A central characteristic of management by objectives is that:

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According to Victor Vroom's expectancy theory, expectations of employees can affect their motivation.

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Herzberg used the term hygiene factor to refer to an element of job content that was most important as a source of worker motivation.

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Gen Xers are difficult to motivate because they lack ambition.

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Job simplification is an effective strategy for managers who want to achieve job enrichment.

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As a manager, Charlene works hard to ensure that employees are treated fairly, yet she still gets feedback that indicates that some employees don't believe she is fair. This problem most likely results from the fact that:

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Maslow classified the needs for basic items such as food, water, and shelter as:

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Maslow would classify the need for recognition from others and for self-respect as _________ needs.

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Theory Y managers assume that most people are capable of using a relatively high degree of imagination and creativity to solve problems.

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Maslow identified and categorized basic needs that most persons would like to satisfy, while Herzberg's research identified motivators and hygiene factors that inspire employees to fulfill their needs.

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According to Herzberg, the difference between motivators and hygiene factors is:

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In the Hawthorne studies, employees were involved in the planning of the experiments. This caused employees to:

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Herzberg's research found that the factor that ranked highest as a motivator was:

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When it comes to motivating Millennials and Gen Xers, it is important for managers to know that they have a few things in common. One important likeness is:

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Job rotation attempts to make a job more interesting and motivating by moving employees from one job to another.

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According to Victor Vroom, the effort employees exert on a specific task depends on their expectations of the outcome.

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A strength of Generation X managers is likely to be their:

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According to Maslow, people will try to satisfy lower-order needs before they turn their attention to higher-order needs.

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A central characteristic of management by objectives is that:

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According to Victor Vroom's expectancy theory, expectations of employees can affect their motivation.

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Herzberg used the term hygiene factor to refer to an element of job content that was most important as a source of worker motivation.

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Gen Xers are difficult to motivate because they lack ambition.

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Job simplification is an effective strategy for managers who want to achieve job enrichment.

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As a manager, Charlene works hard to ensure that employees are treated fairly, yet she still gets feedback that indicates that some employees don't believe she is fair. This problem most likely results from the fact that:

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Maslow classified the needs for basic items such as food, water, and shelter as:

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Maslow would classify the need for recognition from others and for self-respect as _________ needs.

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Theory Y managers assume that most people are capable of using a relatively high degree of imagination and creativity to solve problems.

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Maslow identified and categorized basic needs that most persons would like to satisfy, while Herzberg's research identified motivators and hygiene factors that inspire employees to fulfill their needs.

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According to Herzberg, the difference between motivators and hygiene factors is:

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In the Hawthorne studies, employees were involved in the planning of the experiments. This caused employees to:

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Herzberg's research found that the factor that ranked highest as a motivator was:

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When it comes to motivating Millennials and Gen Xers, it is important for managers to know that they have a few things in common. One important likeness is:

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Job rotation attempts to make a job more interesting and motivating by moving employees from one job to another.

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According to Victor Vroom, the effort employees exert on a specific task depends on their expectations of the outcome.

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