Course: BUSI 240-Liberty University
Test: Quiz 3
• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
According to expectancy theory, a skill-development training program
would
Selected Answer: mainly increase the effort-to-performance
expectancy.
Response Feedback: E-to-P expectancies are influenced by the
individual's belief that he or she can successfully complete the task.
Some companies increase these expectancies by assuring employees that
they have the necessary competencies, clear role perceptions, and
necessary resources such as counseling, training programs, and coaching
to reach the desired levels of performance.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
The best reinforcement schedule for motivating employees is
Selected Answer: a variable ratio schedule.
Response Feedback: The best schedule for motivating employees is a
variable ratio schedule in which employee behavior is reinforced after a
variable number of times.
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
, According to the needs hierarchy theory, the concept of ________
suggests that people are naturally motivated to reach their potential.
Selected Answer: self-actualization
Response Feedback: Maslow popularized the concept of self-
actualization, suggesting that people are naturally motivated to reach
their potential and that organizations and societies need to be structured
to help people continue and develop this motivation.
• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
According to learned needs theory, people with a ________ desire
power as a means to help others.
Selected Answer: high socialized need for power
Response Feedback: Individuals, who enjoy their power for its own
sake, use it to advance personal interests, and wear their power as a
status symbol, have personalized power. Others mainly have a high need
for socialized power because they desire power as a means to help
others.
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Four-drive theory recommends that organizations should
Selected Answer: provide sufficient rewards, learning opportunities,
and social interaction at the same time.
Response Feedback: Four-drive theory recommends that organizations
should provide sufficient rewards, learning opportunities, and social
interaction at the same time. It is based on the idea that the sources of
employee needs are hard-wired through evolution.
• Question 6
0 out of 2 points
Test: Quiz 3
• Question 1
2 out of 2 points
According to expectancy theory, a skill-development training program
would
Selected Answer: mainly increase the effort-to-performance
expectancy.
Response Feedback: E-to-P expectancies are influenced by the
individual's belief that he or she can successfully complete the task.
Some companies increase these expectancies by assuring employees that
they have the necessary competencies, clear role perceptions, and
necessary resources such as counseling, training programs, and coaching
to reach the desired levels of performance.
• Question 2
2 out of 2 points
The best reinforcement schedule for motivating employees is
Selected Answer: a variable ratio schedule.
Response Feedback: The best schedule for motivating employees is a
variable ratio schedule in which employee behavior is reinforced after a
variable number of times.
• Question 3
2 out of 2 points
, According to the needs hierarchy theory, the concept of ________
suggests that people are naturally motivated to reach their potential.
Selected Answer: self-actualization
Response Feedback: Maslow popularized the concept of self-
actualization, suggesting that people are naturally motivated to reach
their potential and that organizations and societies need to be structured
to help people continue and develop this motivation.
• Question 4
2 out of 2 points
According to learned needs theory, people with a ________ desire
power as a means to help others.
Selected Answer: high socialized need for power
Response Feedback: Individuals, who enjoy their power for its own
sake, use it to advance personal interests, and wear their power as a
status symbol, have personalized power. Others mainly have a high need
for socialized power because they desire power as a means to help
others.
• Question 5
2 out of 2 points
Four-drive theory recommends that organizations should
Selected Answer: provide sufficient rewards, learning opportunities,
and social interaction at the same time.
Response Feedback: Four-drive theory recommends that organizations
should provide sufficient rewards, learning opportunities, and social
interaction at the same time. It is based on the idea that the sources of
employee needs are hard-wired through evolution.
• Question 6
0 out of 2 points
