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What significantly impacts employees' level of motivation, passion, and commitment?

  • Job stability
  • Training opportunities
  • Engagement (correct)
  • Salary increases
  • Which term describes the satisfaction felt from personal achievement?

  • Intrinsic reward (correct)
  • Compensation
  • Job security
  • Extrinsic reward
  • According to Taylor's scientific management, which of the following is NOT one of the three key elements to increase productivity?

  • Rules of work
  • Salary adjustments (correct)
  • Time
  • Methods of work
  • What is described as the level of satisfaction at every step of an employee's journey in a company?

    <p>Employee experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best explains the behavior of disengaged employees?

    <p>They express unhappiness at work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motivation strategy involves enhancing a job by combining multiple tasks into a single, more challenging assignment?

    <p>Job enlargement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT traditionally associated with motivation and performance?

    <p>Job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of high-context cultures regarding motivation?

    <p>Emphasis on personal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Gen X managers typically differ from Baby Boomers in their work perspective?

    <p>They focus on work-life balance and results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a strategy to improve communication between managers and employees?

    <p>Creating a culture that values listening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Theory Z?

    <p>High employee turnover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In goal-setting theory, which of the following factors is essential for enhancing motivation and performance?

    <p>Ensuring organizational support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Instrumentality' element of Expectancy Theory refer to?

    <p>The connection between performance and rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of motivators according to Herzberg's theory?

    <p>To promote job enrichment and engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Equity Theory, what action might an employee take if they feel underrewarded?

    <p>Leave the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of Management by Objectives (MBO)?

    <p>Cycles of discussion and evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT classified as a hygiene factor?

    <p>Recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Theory X assume about the average employee's attitude towards work?

    <p>They prefer to avoid work and require coercive measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can managers apply Maslow's theory in their workplace?

    <p>By recognizing and addressing unmet needs of employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Herzberg, what effect do hygiene factors have when they are absent?

    <p>They lead to job dissatisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first key principle of Taylor's theory?

    <p>Study how a job was performed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is associated with measuring output over time?

    <p>Time-motion studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Principle of Motion Economy primarily focus on?

    <p>Breaking jobs down into efficient motions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Goal-Setting Theory?

    <p>Goals must be unattainable to inspire achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the principle of motion economy?

    <p>Frank and Lillian Gilbreth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT associated with Frederick Taylor's contributions to management?

    <p>Development of Maslow's hierarchy of needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key finding from the Hawthorne studies?

    <p>Involvement and participation positively affected productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a level of need identified by Maslow?

    <p>Social needs involve relationships and connections with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following individuals is best known for their work in scientific management alongside Frederick Taylor?

    <p>Henry L. Gantt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Maslow's findings on human motivation suggest that:

    <p>Satisfied needs cease to motivate individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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