chapter 6

No amount of motivation is likely to enable a person with​ ____________________ to perform satisfactorily.

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• A.

  a physical disability

• B.

  very low ability

• C.

  a high level of ability

• D.

  mental blocks

• E.

  poor attendance

Which of the following refers to the native skills and abilities a person brings to a​ job?

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• A.

  Performance

• B.

  Desire

• C.

  Motivation

• D.

  Ability

• E.

  Aptitude

Which of the following represents a signal to the rest of the organization of that which is most​ valued?

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• A.

  Penalties

• B.

  Indifference

• C.

  Rewards

• D.

  Weekly pay

• E.

  Discipline

When managers are unaware of their impact on employee​ motivation, what employee behaviors are managers most likely​ reinforcing?

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• A.

  Productive

• B.

  Developmental

• C.

  Constructive

• D.

  Positive

• E.

  Undesirable

After interviewing a candidate for a​ job, the interviewing manager decides that he likes the candidate. He finds his personality exceptional. When the manager refers to the​ candidate's personality, to what is he​ referring?

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• A.

  Desire

• B.

  Training

• C.

  Commitment

• D.

  Aptitude

• E.

  Motivation

Aptitude is​ (1) the native skills and abilities a person brings to the​ job, (2) the physical and mental capabilities of a​ person, and​ (3) the personality characteristics a person has for​ people-oriented jobs. Which statements are​ correct?

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• A.

  All three statements are correct.

• B.

  Only statements 2 and 3 are correct.

• C.

  Only statements 1 and 3 are correct.

• D.

  Only statements 1 and 2 are correct.

• E.

  Only statement 3 is correct.

Ability equals aptitude multiplied by training and commitment.

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True

False

• True

• False

To change a​ person's ability, the manager should make sure resources are available for the job.

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True

False

• True

• False

Which of the following is the product of ability multiplied by​ motivation?

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• A.

  Resources

• B.

  Performance

• C.

  Commitment

• D.

  Ability

• E.

  Desire

Which of the following would most likely enhance an​ individual's inherent​ abilities?

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• A.

  Rest and relaxation

• B.

  Time and money

• C.

  Education and training

• D.

  Patience and understanding

• E.

  Demotion and reassignment