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According to two-factor theory, if Dow Chemical were to emphasize achievement, recognition, responsibility, and advancement for its employees, it would be emphasizing which of the following?

A) equity
B) motivation factors
C) dissatisfiers
D) maintenance factors

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

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You were just offered the position of VP of Sales as a reward for all your success as a sales representative. Although the position pays a little more, you would now work mainly at headquarters. You don't like working in an office and love travelling the world. According to expectancy theory, what is your likely response to this offer?

A) You will be motivated because you needed a change.
B) You will be motivated because working conditions are a motivation factor.
C) You will not be motivated because you do not value the outcome.
D) You will not be motivated because it doesn't fulfil esteem needs.

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Soni was just told that if she can double her sales numbers, she'll get a $50,000 bonus at the end of the year. That bonus would really help because Soni is saving up for a bigger house. However, doubling sales numbers seems impossible to her. According to expectancy theory, what is Soni's likely response?

As the lead analyst at an investment firm, you perceive that you put in more time and effort than your team members. When the year-end bonus was announced, each team member received a $15,000 cash bonus. According to equity theory, what is your likely response?

A sense of belonging is a characteristic of which level in the hierarchy of needs?

One advantage of teamwork is that members can check one another's work. This demonstrates that teamwork often does which of the following?

Which of the following refers to discouraging a behaviour by withholding a reward?

Theo is a summer intern at a Ford assembly plant. Managers at the plant recently introduced an employee suggestion box, where employees could submit ideas on how to improve the plant. Theo overhears one of the managers commenting that production at the plant has increased by 5%, and the only employee suggestions that have been implemented are an additional 15-minute break once workers reached half of their daily quota and new items added in the break-room vending machine. Theo knows that production has increased for which of the following reasons?

As a manager, you get to know what motivates employees so that you can offer outcomes and rewards they value. You also make sure outcomes and rewards are achievable and assist employees in achieving them. Your belief that these practices should help employees stay motivated is based on which of the following?

Determining how the physical work environment affects productivity was the objective of which of the following?

You manage a team of four employees at a retail store. Each employee is motivated by different things. Melissa is motivated by money; Kosuke is motivated by time off; Edita is motivated by interesting work; and Andreas is motivated by challenging goals. You've been tasked by your corporate office to increase monthly sales by 20% this month, which is attainable but ambitious. You decide to encourage the team by offering to bring in donuts and coffee if they increase sales by 20%. According to expectancy theory, what is the likely response?

Which type of team is often temporary in nature and used for projects or new product development, with members from different departments in the organization?

Simone has worked as an editorial assistant at a magazine publisher for the last six months. Her boss is impressed with her dedication and hard work, and assigns her the additional task of serving as a liaison for freelance writers. What is this type of job enrichment called?

To encourage volunteers to continue giving their time, the Red Cross thanks volunteers with public recognition. This is an example of which of the following?

Which of the following is one of Herzberg's maintenance factors?

You manage a team of four employees at a retail store. Each employee is motivated by different things. Melissa is motivated by money, Kosuke is motivated by time off, Edita is motivated by interesting work, and Andreas is motivated by challenging goals. You've been tasked by your corporate office to increase monthly sales by 20% this month, which is attainable but ambitious. You decide to encourage the team by offering a $100 bonus if they increase sales by 20%. According to expectancy theory, what is the likely response?

Tom works on a landscaping team and has twice the output of other members of this team. Tom just found out that all team members are paid the same. According to equity theory, what is his likely reaction?

Although Taylor's scientific management approach led to increased productivity it did not address which of the following, resulting in productivity increasing only to a certain point?

Adding a reward for a desired behaviour is called positive reinforcement. What is the term for withholding a reward to discourage a behaviour?

Vikram's boss demoted him when he did not meet sales goal for the month. What does this demotion exemplify?