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Question 51

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Which of the following concepts is inconsistent with the expectancy theory of motivation?

A) Performance and rewards are related.
B) One's inputs and outputs are compared to another's.
C) Self- interest is pursued.
D) Attractive rewards will motivate.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Expectancy theory predicts that an employee will exert only a low level of effort if she perceives a strong relationship between effort and performance,performance and rewards,and rewards and satisfaction of personal goals.

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B) False

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Your fellow employees have a terrible work situation.They work in an old,unattractive building with an antiquated heating system.The work itself is tedious and the supervisor is rarely available.You have decided to try to apply Herzberg's two- factor theory to the situation. What would Herzberg believe would motivate the employees?

Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Discuss equity theory.Include the concepts of equity tension,referent comparisons,and how employees might reduce perceived inequity.

According to goal- setting theory,self- generated feedback has been shown to be a more powerful motivator than externally generated feedback.

What assumptions are held by a Theory Y manager?

The most well- known theory of motivation is Abraham Maslow's:

In expectancy theory,the probability perceived by the individual that exerting a given amount of effort will lead to performance is the relationship.

You plan to use Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model to describe the core job dimensions of the jobs within your division.You understand that these dimensions are related to employee motivation,performance,and satisfaction. Jill's job lets her begin and complete a whole piece of work.Jill's job has:

According to Maslow's hierarchy,countries that are high in uncertainty avoidance would have security needs near the top of the need hierarchy.

The degree to which the job provides substantial freedom,independence,and discretion to an individual is termed autonomy.

The early theories of motivation are still widely used by practitioners to explain employee motivation.

McClelland's theory of needs contains a frustration- regression dimension.

Hygiene factors usually lead to job satisfaction when present in a job.

According to goal- setting theory,a generalised goal will produce a higher level of output than a specific goal.

The two most common forms that representative participation takes are works councils and board representatives.

You manage a department of three employees.You have identified that Joe scores high in the need for achievement,Mary scores high in the need for power,and Jim scores high in the need for affiliation.Sarah scored high in both the need for power and the need for affiliation. Which employee would be most comfortable being in charge while you are on vacation?

In expectancy theory,the strength of a person's motivation to perform depends in part on how strongly the individual believes he/she can achieve what he attempts.

You graduated from college two years ago and began working at Hampstead Electronics.You have received good performance evaluations and a raise.You just found out that a recent college graduate with no experience has been hired at a higher salary than you are now making. According to equity theory,you can be predicted to: