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What is an example of positive reinforcement?

  • Providing bonuses for meeting targets (correct)
  • Issuing warnings for misconduct
  • Withholding recognition for tardiness
  • Reducing workload to increase performance

Which of the following describes negative reinforcement?

  • Giving a day off to reduce employee stress
  • Removing unpleasant aspects of a job to enhance motivation (correct)
  • Introducing strict penalties for poor performance
  • Providing constant supervision to prevent mistakes

What is the primary purpose of punishment in reinforcement theory?

  • To encourage desired behaviors
  • To create a competitive work environment
  • To increase employee satisfaction at work
  • To discourage unwanted behaviors (correct)

Which schedule of reinforcement provides rewards after a specific number of responses?

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What does SMART stand for in the context of effective goal setting?

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How can managers effectively utilize reinforcement theory to motivate employees?

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Which need from McClelland's Theory is associated with the desire to control and influence others?

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Why is feedback important in goal-setting theory?

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What can be a potential negative consequence of a high need for achievement in managers?

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In terms of equity theory, which of the following best describes inputs?

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What distinguishes leaders from managers according to the content provided?

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How do employees typically respond when feeling under-rewarded according to equity theory?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of expectancy theory?

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Which type of situation is best suited for relationship-oriented leaders?

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What is one of the roles of intrinsic rewards in employee motivation?

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What does it mean to be over-rewarded according to equity theory?

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Which leadership style is indicated by a high LPC score on the Least Preferred Coworker scale?

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In Fiedler's Contingency Model, which dimension refers to the clarity and definition of tasks?

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Which of the following is a managerial application of expectancy theory?

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What behavior is demonstrated when a manager sets clear deadlines for a project?

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What characteristic of a favorable situation includes having a team that likes and trusts the leader?

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How does Fiedler's Contingency Model suggest leaders generally view their style?

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In unfavorable situations, which of the following characteristics is present?

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What is the primary focus of consideration behaviors in leadership?

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Which leadership style is best suited for inexperienced teams facing ambiguous tasks?

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What is a characteristic behavior of a supportive leader?

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In which situation is the participative leadership style most effective?

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Which decision-making style involves the leader making decisions independently without group input?

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What distinguishes ethical charismatic leaders from unethical charismatic leaders?

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What is the primary focus of transformational leaders?

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Which decision style involves the leader asking for input but retaining the final decision-making authority?

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How do leaders demonstrate flexibility in their leadership styles?

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What does the encoding process in the interpersonal communication model involve?

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In what scenario should managers prefer face-to-face communication over email?

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What type of information does the grapevine primarily communicate?

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Which of the following is a pro of written communication?

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What is the primary focus of active listening?

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Which control method relies heavily on shared values within the organization?

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Which approach offers a balanced review of organizational performance beyond financial outcomes?

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Which type of communication is characterized by the transfer of information from lower levels to higher levels in an organization?

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What is a primary characteristic of bureaucratic control?

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Which control method primarily measures observable outputs?

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What is the focus of the customer perspective in the balanced scorecard approach?

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What challenges are commonly associated with downward communication?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of kinesics?

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What does the innovation and learning perspective focus on in the balanced scorecard?

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Which control method emphasizes personal development plans for performance monitoring?

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What aspect is NOT included in the advantages of the balanced scorecard approach?

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Flashcards

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a reward to encourage a behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

Removing something unpleasant to encourage behavior.

Punishment

Adding something unpleasant to discourage a behavior

Extinction

Removing rewards to weaken a behavior.

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Reinforcement Schedules

Patterns of rewarding behavior.

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SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.

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Goal Acceptance

Employee agreement and commitment to goals.

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Leadership vs. Management

Leaders focus on vision and influence; managers on efficiency.

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ERG Theory Regression

If higher-level needs aren't met, individuals may regress to lower-level needs for motivation.

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McClelland's Need for Achievement

The drive to accomplish challenging goals and excel.

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McClelland's Need for Affiliation

Desire for relationships and being liked by others, least beneficial for managers.

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McClelland's Need for Power

Desire to influence and control others, beneficial when used constructively.

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Equity Theory Inputs

What employees contribute (effort, skills, experience).

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Equity Theory Outcomes

What employees receive in return (pay, benefits, recognition), such as salary, promotions.

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Expectancy Theory Components

Expectancy (effort leads to performance), Instrumentality (performance leads to reward), Valence (reward value).

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Reinforcement Theory

Environmental reinforcers influence motivation.

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Initiating Structure

A leadership behavior focused on defining roles, setting goals, and establishing clear procedures.

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Consideration

A leadership behavior focusing on building relationships, showing empathy, and supporting team members.

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Fiedler's Contingency Model

A leadership theory stating that effectiveness depends on a leader's style and the situation.

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LPC Scale

A measure of leadership style (task-oriented vs. relationship-oriented) used in Fiedler's model.

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Task-Oriented Leader

A leader primarily focused on accomplishing tasks and goals.

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Relationship-Oriented Leader

A leader focused on developing strong interpersonal relationships and supporting team members.

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Leader-Member Relations

The degree of trust and respect between the leader and the team members.

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Favorable Leadership Situation

A situation where leader-member relations, task structure, and position power are high.

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Directive Leadership

A leadership style emphasizing clear instructions and task-oriented direction. Effective when tasks are ambiguous or teams are inexperienced.

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Supportive Leadership

A leadership style focused on building relationships with team members and showing concern for their wellbeing. Useful for repetitive or stressful tasks.

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Participative Leadership

A leadership style that involves team members in decision-making and planning processes. Effective when tasks are complex and require diverse input.

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Achievement-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style focused on setting challenging goals and motivating team members to achieve high performance. Best for motivated and skilled teams.

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Normative Decision Theory

A framework for guiding leaders through the decision-making process based on the level of employee involvement and decision quality.

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Autocratic Decision Style

A decision-making style where the leader makes decisions independently, without team input.

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Consultative Decision Style

A decision-making style where the leader seeks team input but retains the final decision-making authority.

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Group-Based Decision Style

A decision-making style where the team collaborates and jointly decides.

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Encoding

The process where the sender transforms ideas into a message.

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Decoding

The process where the receiver interprets the message received.

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Formal Communication

Communication that follows established channels within an organization, often documented.

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Informal Communication

Communication that occurs outside of official channels, often spontaneous and casual.

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Grapevine

An informal communication network within an organization, often spreading rumors and gossip.

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Kinesics

The study of body language, including gestures, posture, and facial expressions.

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Paralanguage

Nonverbal communication features like tone, pitch, and volume of speech.

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Active Listening

Paying close attention to the speaker, paraphrasing, and providing feedback.

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Cybernetic Feasibility

The ability of a system to self-regulate and maintain control without external intervention.

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What are the main control methods companies use?

Companies use various methods to maintain control, including bureaucratic, objective (behavioral and output), normative, concertive, and self-control.

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Bureaucratic Control

Uses rules, policies, and hierarchy to ensure compliance. This method relies heavily on formal procedures and documentation.

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Objective Control

Focuses on measurable outcomes. This control method is divided into two types: behavioral and output.

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Behavioral Control

Monitors and regulates employees' actions and behaviors.

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Output Control

Measures and evaluates results, such as sales targets or production output.

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Normative Control

Relies on shared values and norms within an organization to guide behavior. It's about fostering a positive and productive work culture.

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Concertive Control

Utilizes team-based accountability and peer pressure to maintain control. It involves collective responsibility and monitoring within teams.

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Study Notes

Motivation

  • Motivation is the set of internal and external forces that initiate, direct, and sustain goal-oriented behaviors.
  • The three elements of motivation are:
    • Direction: Choosing what to focus on or where to direct efforts.
    • Intensity: The level of effort put into achieving a goal.
    • Persistence: The duration and consistency of effort over time.
  • The Basic Model of Work Motivation and Performance suggests that motivation leads to effort, which, when combined with the right skills and resources, results in performance.
  • Effort is influenced by skills and abilities, and whether the work environment supports the effort (resources, tools, and opportunities).

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

  • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes:
    • Physiological Needs: Basic survival needs (food, water, shelter).
    • Safety Needs: Protection and stability (security, health, financial stability).
    • Belongingness and Love Needs: Relationships, friendship, and connection.
    • Esteem Needs: Recognition, respect, and self-confidence.
    • Self-Actualization Needs: Fulfilling one's potential and seeking personal growth.
  • Needs are arranged in a hierarchy. Lower-level needs must be satisfied before focusing on higher-level ones.
  • Not all individuals progress through the hierarchy at the same pace.

McClelland's Theory of Needs

  • McClelland's Theory focuses on:
    • Need for Achievement (nAch): Desire to accomplish challenging goals and excel.
    • Need for Affiliation (nAff): Desire for relationships and being liked by others.
    • Need for Power (nPow): Desire to influence and control others.
  • The Need for Achievement is beneficial for managers because it drives productivity but may lead to micromanagement.
  • The Need for Affiliation is least beneficial for managers, as it can interfere with tough decision-making.
  • The Need for Power is beneficial for managers if used constructively to motivate teams.

Equity Theory

  • Inputs: What employees contribute (effort, skills, experience).
  • Outcomes: What employees receive in return (pay, benefits, recognition).
  • Perceptions of Equity:
    • Under-rewarded: Leads to dissatisfaction and reduced effort.
    • Over-rewarded: Can create guilt or discomfort but is less common.
  • Responses to Inequity: Change inputs or outcomes, adjust perceptions of self or others, leave the situation.

Expectancy Theory

  • Expectancy: Belief that effort leads to performance.
  • Instrumentality: Belief that performance will lead to outcomes.
  • Valence: Value of the outcome to the individual.

Reinforcement Theory

  • Reinforcers influence behavior by consequences:
    • Positive Reinforcement: Adding rewards to encourage behavior (e.g., bonuses).
    • Negative Reinforcement: Removing unpleasant factors to encourage behavior (e.g., reducing workload)
    • Punishment: Adding negative outcomes to discourage behavior (e.g., warnings)
    • Extinction: Removing rewards to weaken behavior (e.g., no recognition for tardiness)
  • Continuous, fixed interval, fixed ratio, variable interval, variable ratio.
  • Reinforce desired behaviors with timely and consistent application.

Goal-setting Theory

  • Goals are specific objectives employees strive to achieve.
  • Effective Goals Are: Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
  • Goal Acceptance: Employees are more motivated when they accept and commit to goals.
  • Feedback: Helps employees track progress and make adjustments. Set challenging but realistic goals and provide consistent feedback.

Leadership

  • Leadership: The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide individuals or groups to achieve organizational goals.
  • Leaders focus on vision, innovation, and influence.
  • Managers emphasize planning, organizing, and controlling resources to maintain efficiency.
  • Trait Theory: Suggests certain innate traits differentiate leaders from non-leaders. Effective leaders possess similar sets of traits or characteristics.
  • Leadership styles are task-oriented or relationship-oriented.
  • Effectiveness depends on a leader's style and the situation.

Communication

  • Perception: The process through which individuals interpret and make sense of sensory input from their environment.
  • Perceptual Filters: Psychological filters shaped by experiences, values, and biases that influence how individuals perceive information.
  • Selective Perception: The tendency to focus on information that aligns with one's own beliefs and ignore contradictory information.
  • Attribution Theory: Explains how people determine the causes of others' behavior.
  • Defensive Bias: The tendency to attribute others' problems to external factors.
  • Fundamental Attribution Error: The tendency to overemphasize internal factors when judging others' behavior.
  • Self-Serving Bias: Attributing personal successes to internal factors and failures to external factors.
  • Communication: The process of transmitting information and understanding between individuals.
  • Types of communication: Upward, downward, horizontal, gossip chain, cluster chain.

Control

  • Control is the process of monitoring, measuring, and adjusting activities and performance to ensure that organizational goals are met efficiently and effectively.
  • Feedback Control: Evaluates performance after the process is complete to correct future actions.
  • Concurrent Control: Monitors activities in real-time to make immediate adjustments.
  • Feedforward Control: Focuses on anticipating and preventing problems before they occur.

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