Question 1

Valence is the value a person assigns to work-related _____.

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Question 2

In Maslow's hierarchy, esteem and self-actualization are ____-order needs.

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Question 3

Relatedness needs are desires for good ______ relationships.

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Question 4

The frustration-regression principle states that an already satisfied need can become reactivated when a _____-level need is blocked.

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Question 5

Stacy works as a deputy editor for SimplyRead, a biweekly. Apart from approving and finalizing the content to be published, her job as a deputy editor also involves finalizing the outlay of the magazine that was earlier handled by the senior editors from the design team. This is an example of _____.
A) job automation
B) vertical loading
C) operant conditioning
D) job enlargement
E) job enrichment

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The given scenario is an example of job enlargement as it involves expanding the scope of the job to include new tasks and responsibilities. Stacy's job now includes finalizing the outlay of the magazine, which was earlier handled by the senior editors from the design team. However, there is no indication of job automation, vertical loading, operant conditioning, or job enrichment in the scenario.

Question 6

___________ is a person's belief that working hard will result in high task performance.

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Question 7

A(n) _____ factor is found in job content, such as challenging and exciting work, recognition, responsibility, advancement opportunities, or personal growth.

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Question 8

Andrew, a new college graduate, has been working for an advertising firm for a few months on a contract. He started out as a part-time worker with the firm. He would like the job to become permanent, but the firm has not guaranteed he will have a job next year. This is an example of _____.
A) telecommuting
B) job enrichment
C) operant conditioning
D) intermittent reinforcement
E) permatemp work

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Andrew's situation is an example of permatemp work, which is the practice of keeping workers on contract or temporary status indefinitely instead of offering permanent employment. While Andrew is working full-time, he does not have the security of a permanent job and may be let go at any time without warning.

Question 9

List and describe the ways to make goal setting work for you.

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Question 10

______ is a person's belief that she or he is capable of performing a task.

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Question 11

_____ is a person's belief that various outcomes will occur as a result of task performance.

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Question 12

Andrew, a final year communications student, has been working for an advertising firm for a few months because the firm needed some more people to work on a project till November. This is an example of _____.
A) telecommuting
B) job enrichment
C) operant conditioning
D) intermittent reinforcement
E) contingency work

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This is an example of contingency work, where an organization hires employees on a temporary basis to meet specific demands or projects. Andrew is not a permanent employee of the advertising firm and is only working till November to complete a particular project.

Question 13

What are the advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting?

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Question 14

Andrew has been working for an advertising firm for a few months any time the firm needs help meeting a tight deadline. This is an example of _____.
A) telecommuting
B) job enrichment
C) operant conditioning
D) intermittent reinforcement
E) independent contracting

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Andrew's work arrangement, where he works for the advertising firm only when they need extra help to meet tight deadlines, is an example of independent contracting. Independent contractors are self-employed individuals or entities contracted to perform work for—or provide services to—another entity as a non-employee. This setup allows for flexibility and is often project-based or time-specific, fitting Andrew's situation.

Question 15

How can managers effectively use positive reinforcement to increase the frequency of desirable behavior?

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Question 16

How does the Alderfer's ERG theory differ from Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

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Question 17

Andrew, a final year communications student, has been working for an advertising firm for a few months because the firm needed some more people to work on a project till November. This is an example of _____.
A) telecommuting
B) job enrichment 
C) operant conditioning
D) intermittent reinforcement
E) contingency work

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This is an example of contingency work because Andrew was hired on a temporary basis to work on a specific project only until November.

Question 18

Need for _____ is the desire to establish and maintain good relations with people.

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Question 19

In under-reward inequity (______ inequity), an individual perceives that rewards are less than what is fair.

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Question 20

Nick, the marketing manager of an electronics manufacturing company, is impressed with the work of his subordinate, James, and hence grants additional authority to James to report directly to the company's chief marketing officer and board of directors with all his marketing strategies. Nick's decision to increase James's responsibilities could be viewed as an initiative of _____.
A) job rotation
B) job enrichment
C) job simplification
D) job sharing
E) job automation

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Nick's decision to grant additional authority to James is an example of job enrichment, which involves expanding the duties and responsibilities of an employee in order to increase their level of control, independence, and decision-making power. Job rotation involves moving employees between different positions within an organization in order to broaden their experience and skills. Job simplification involves reducing the number and variety of tasks performed by an employee in order to increase their efficiency and productivity. Job sharing involves splitting a single full-time position between two or more employees. Job automation involves using technology to automate tasks that were previously performed by human workers.

Quiz 16: Motivation Theory and Practice