Question 1

_________________________ systematically moves employees from one job to another, thereby increasing the number of different tasks an employee performs without increasing the complexity of any one job.

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Question 2

List the four types of reinforcement.

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Question 3

List the four content theories discussed in your text.

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Question 4

Briefly describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory.

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Question 5

_________________________ theory proposes that managers can increase motivation by setting specific, challenging goals that are accepted as valid by subordinates, then helping people track their progress toward goal achievement by providing timely feedback.

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Question 6

With a(n) _____________________________________________, the reinforcement is administered only after some occurrences of the correct behavior.

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Question 7

Compare the five groups of needs in Maslow's theory with the three groups of needs in Alderfer's ERG theory.

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Question 8

_________________________ is the application of motivational theories to the structure of work for improving productivity and satisfaction.

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Question 9

Differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards.

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Question 10

The ________________________________________ rewards employees at specified time intervals.

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Question 11

List the three needs proposed by Clayton Alderfer.

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Question 12

____________________ is the degree to which the worker has freedom, discretion, and self-determination in planning and carrying out tasks.

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Question 13

Briefly explain expectancy theory.

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Question 14

_________________________ is defined as the altering of jobs to increase both the quality of employees' work experience and their productivity.

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Question 15

_________________________ combines a series of tasks into one new, broader job.

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Question 16

_________________________ pursues task efficiency by reducing the number of tasks one person must do.

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Question 17

The delegation of power and authority to subordinates is called ____________________.

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Question 18

_________________________ incorporates high-level motivators into the work, including job responsibility, recognition, and opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.

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Question 19

List the five core job dimensions found in the job characteristics model.

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Question 20

In David McClelland's acquired needs theory, what are the three acquired needs most commonly discussed and which is/are not dependent on relationships with other people?

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Quiz 16: Motivation