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What are the key factors suggested by Hackman and Oldham to increase the motivating potential of a job?
What are the key factors suggested by Hackman and Oldham to increase the motivating potential of a job?
Which type of motivation is derived from enjoyment of the task itself?
Which type of motivation is derived from enjoyment of the task itself?
According to McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory, which need is satisfied by forming meaningful relationships?
According to McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory, which need is satisfied by forming meaningful relationships?
What does Locke’s Goal Setting Theory emphasize for influencing motivation?
What does Locke’s Goal Setting Theory emphasize for influencing motivation?
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What concept refers to a person's belief in their capability to complete tasks successfully?
What concept refers to a person's belief in their capability to complete tasks successfully?
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What type of reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior?
What type of reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant consequence following a desired behavior?
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In Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, which component represents the desirability of rewards?
In Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, which component represents the desirability of rewards?
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What is the focus of Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory?
What is the focus of Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory?
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What is a common source of conflict that arises within a team?
What is a common source of conflict that arises within a team?
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What does 'groupthink' inhibit in a team setting?
What does 'groupthink' inhibit in a team setting?
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Which of the following is a recommended remedy for overcoming groupthink?
Which of the following is a recommended remedy for overcoming groupthink?
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In the communication process, what is the role of feedback?
In the communication process, what is the role of feedback?
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What term describes information that bypasses the official chain of command?
What term describes information that bypasses the official chain of command?
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What does 'noise' refer to in the context of communication barriers?
What does 'noise' refer to in the context of communication barriers?
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What is the first step in the 4-Step Communication Process?
What is the first step in the 4-Step Communication Process?
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What does the concept of 'richness of communication media' refer to?
What does the concept of 'richness of communication media' refer to?
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What defines the autocratic leadership style?
What defines the autocratic leadership style?
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Which leadership style emphasizes a concern for both people and production?
Which leadership style emphasizes a concern for both people and production?
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Which of the following is true about Fiedler’s Contingency Theory?
Which of the following is true about Fiedler’s Contingency Theory?
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What is the primary focus of House’s Path-Goal Theory?
What is the primary focus of House’s Path-Goal Theory?
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What characterizes a transformational leader?
What characterizes a transformational leader?
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In which leadership style do leaders have high task direction and low relationship behavior?
In which leadership style do leaders have high task direction and low relationship behavior?
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Which leadership style is characterized by followers being prioritized over the leader's own needs?
Which leadership style is characterized by followers being prioritized over the leader's own needs?
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What describes the Laissez-faire leadership style?
What describes the Laissez-faire leadership style?
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What is the primary focus of bureaucratic control?
What is the primary focus of bureaucratic control?
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Which type of control corrects problems as they occur?
Which type of control corrects problems as they occur?
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Which of the following best describes liquidity ratios?
Which of the following best describes liquidity ratios?
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The Balanced Scorecard includes which of the following perspectives?
The Balanced Scorecard includes which of the following perspectives?
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What measurement is used to evaluate a company's ability to generate profit relative to its assets?
What measurement is used to evaluate a company's ability to generate profit relative to its assets?
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What is the main purpose of a Value Chain?
What is the main purpose of a Value Chain?
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Which of the following statements best describes the concept of the Value Loop?
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of the Value Loop?
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Which category of inventory consists of items that are in the process of being manufactured?
Which category of inventory consists of items that are in the process of being manufactured?
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What does Total Quality Management (TQM) focus on?
What does Total Quality Management (TQM) focus on?
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According to Deming, what primarily influences individual performance?
According to Deming, what primarily influences individual performance?
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What is the first step in a performance control process?
What is the first step in a performance control process?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of inventory mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a type of inventory mentioned?
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What is a drawback of the Value Chain model?
What is a drawback of the Value Chain model?
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Study Notes
Motivation Theories
- Hackman and Oldham emphasize three factors to enhance job motivation: meaningfulness, autonomy, and feedback.
- Intrinsic Motivation arises from enjoyment and personal satisfaction during tasks.
- Extrinsic Motivation is driven by external rewards like praise and monetary compensation.
McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory
- Illustrates three primary learned needs: achievement, power, and affiliation.
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Need for Achievement
- Fulfilled through productivity and goal accomplishment.
- Locke’s Goal Setting Theory: Advocates SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals; confidence plays a key role in motivation.
- Merton’s Self Fulfilling Prophecy: Involves self-efficacy, the belief in one's ability to succeed, affecting performance based on managerial expectations.
- Vroom’s Expectancy Theory: Asserts motivation is influenced by expectancy (belief in success), instrumentality (expected rewards), and valence (desirability of rewards).
- Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory: Focuses on operant conditioning, using consequences to shape behavior through positive reinforcement, punishment, negative reinforcement, and extinction.
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Need for Affiliation
- Satisfied through meaningful relationships and a supportive team environment.
- Charisma: A trait that enables leaders to attract and inspire others.
Leadership Styles
- Autocratic: Managers make decisions with little input.
- Laissez-faire: Employees make decisions with minimal guidance.
- Democratic: Group decision-making with encouragement for contributions.
Leadership Behavior
- Developed by Blake and Mouton, encompassing:
- Team Style: Balances concern for people and production.
- Task Style: Prioritizes production over people.
- Clubhouse Style: Values people more than production.
- Impoverished Style: Shows minimal concern for both.
Leadership Situations
- Effective leadership style varies by situation:
- Directing: High task direction, low relationship.
- Coaching: High task and relationship support.
- Supporting: Low task direction, high relationship behavior.
- Delegating: Low action on both task and relationships.
Contingency Models
- Fiedler’s Contingency Theory: Leaders are either task or relationship-oriented; this style is fixed and influences leadership roles.
- House’s Path-Goal Theory: Concentrates on leader actions that facilitate follower efforts.
- Hersey and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership Theory: Focuses on follower characteristics to adapt leadership style.
Types of Leaders
- Transactional Leader: Motivates through fair exchanges to achieve goals.
- Transformational Leader: Inspires and fosters change within the organization.
- Servant Leader: Prioritizes followers above personal interests.
- Spiritual Leader: Integrates spirituality to align values and foster commitment.
Teams and Communication
- Group: Larger affiliation with varied sizes.
- Team: Smaller, achievement-focused, interdependent groups.
- Team Development: Potential conflicts arise from individuality and team dynamics, such as scarce resources and conflicting goals.
- Group Think: Encourages unanimous decisions over alternative considerations, countered by roles like the Devil's Advocate.
Communication Process
- Involves transferring meaningful information from sender to receiver through:
- Identifying the message.
- Encoding and transmitting the message while recognizing barriers (noise, semantic problems).
- Decoding by the receiver, influenced by perception.
- Feedback confirming message reception.
Types of Control Systems
- Bureaucratic Control: Utilizes rules and formal authority.
- Market Control: Relies on market pricing mechanisms.
- Clan Control: Guided by shared values and goals.
Control Process
- Establish Standards: Key performance indicators focus on critical activities (Value Chain and Value Loop).
- Monitor Performance: Differentiates between data (raw facts) and information (data with meaning).
- Evaluate Performance: Compares collected data against established goals; TQM promotes continuous improvement.
- Respond Accordingly: Reactive processes in controlling practices.
Budget as Control
- Commonly used for managerial control, includes:
- Financial Budgets: Pertains to revenues and costs.
- Non-financial Budgets: Assess impact beyond finances.
Financial Ratios
- Liquidity Ratios: Current ratio assesses short-term financial health.
- Activity Measurements: Inventory turnover measures efficiency.
- Profitability Ratios: Return on investment gauges profitability relative to revenues.
- Factor Productivity: Evaluates efficiency in converting inputs into outputs.
Balanced Scorecard Control
- Emphasizes a multifaceted approach to performance:
- Financial performance.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Employee engagement.
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Explore key concepts in motivation theories, including Hackman and Oldham's model for increasing job potential, the distinction between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory. This quiz covers various aspects of motivation at work and how they can be applied effectively.
