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Chap 8 Motivation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Which of the following are types of leadership styles?

a)

visionary, affiliative

b)

laisses-faire, democratic

c)

autocratic

d)

all of the above

2.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs

a)

is a theory of why people are motivated.

b)

uses three factors to computer the motivation of a person in a situation.

c)

was developed to address the Hawthorne effect.

d)

was displaced when Theory Z was introduced.

3.

With creative and abstract work, studies find that the principle motivators are

a)

financial incentives

b)

autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

c)

competitive push for advancement

d)

reduction in hours involved at work

4.

Theory Z is different than Theory X or Theory Y because

a)

it relies on collaboration

b)

is authoritarian

c)

is seen in mass manufacturing settings

d)

managers believe people seek out responsibility

5.

Group think is the convergence of the group on the best idea.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The corporate culture is

a)

is a set of rules written down and distributed.

b)

the values and behaviors shared by managers and workers.

c)

defined by the country where the corporate headquarters are located.

d)

not going to impact you in the workplace.

7.

Teams improve creativity

a)

when the phenomenon of group think sets in

b)

no matter the make up of the team

c)

when best practices for selecting the team members are followed

d)

when individuals work with others who are just like themselves

8.

An example of Herzberg's hygiene factors is

a)

feeling of belonging

b)

creativity

c)

safe working environment

d)

respect

9.

Virtual teams are teams that

a)

are incomplete

b)

communicate face to face

c)

focus on technology

d)

work in different physical locations

10.

Strength-based management believes the best way to develop talent is to help employees add skills and knowledge that build on their existing strengths.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

A laissez-faire leader would

a)

challenge every decision

b)

take a hands-off approach

c)

believe in strong involvement in employee teams

d)

be very important during a crisis

12.

Corporate culture is a set of sports and extra-curricular activities promoted at work.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Extrinsic motivators include such things as:

a)

doing work you enjoy

b)

believing your opinion matters

c)

knowing there is a financial bonus

d)

working for a company whose mission is meaningful to you

14.

Great leaders exbibit a high degree of emotional intelligence

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Intrinsic motivors come from a sense of purpose and value in the work employees are doing.

a)

True

b)

False