Question 1

Discuss the three categories of needs of Alderfer's ERG theory.Explain how an employee can be motivated by more than one of these needs at the same time.

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Question 2

Define operant conditioning theory and discuss each of these techniques by providing a specific example of how a manager could use each of these techniques in attempting to change a subordinate's behavior.

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Question 3

Discuss the pros and cons of using punishment.If managers use punishment,how should they minimize the negative side effects?

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Question 4

Explain what is meant by a "merit pay plan" and discuss its possible advantages

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Question 5

Explain equity theory and discuss the various types of inequity.

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Question 6

Explain how an employee can be intrinsically motivated,extrinsically motivated,prosocial,or any combination,depending on the factors in his job situation.Give one example of an employee who exhibits each of these in work situations.

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Question 7

Explain the goal setting theory and explain how specific,difficult goals motivate people.

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Question 8

Discuss how each of the theories described in this chapter alludes to the importance of pay and suggests that pay should be based on performance.

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Question 9

Discuss Herzberg's motivator-hygiene theory.Differentiate between motivator needs and hygiene needs.

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Question 10

Discuss the five basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.Provide a real world example of each need.

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Question 11

Discuss the three major factors in expectancy theory and explain their possible impact on the motivation of a manager.Give an example of a time in your life when you were very motivated and explain it,using expectancy theory.

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Question 12

Discuss McClelland's theory of needs.

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Question 13

Which is more motivational,a salary increase or a bonus?

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Quiz 13: Motivation and Performance