HCM 401 MODULE 4 MOTIVATING AND LEADING INDIVIDUALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

HCM 401 MODULE 4 MOTIVATING AND LEADING INDIVIDUALS

EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE

SOLUTIONS


According to which of the following theories of motivation is an individual's

perceptions of inputs and outputs the primary determining factor as to whether

inequity exists.



a) Equality

b) Expectacy

c) Equity

d) Equilibrium

c) Equity

Alderfer developed ____________ theory to address criticisms of

______________________________ , recognizing that individuals work to satisfy

needs, but may do so in a less structured, ordered manner due to cultural and

personal differences in need preference.



a) Hierarchy of Needs/executives

b) Hierarchy of Needs/executives

c) ERG | Hierarchy of Needs

d) Alternative Need Theory (ATN)/ Maslow's Theory

, c) ERG | Hierarchy of Needs

According to B. F. Skinner, an individual's behavior can be redirected through the

use of reinforcement.



a) True

b) False

True

According to Herzberg, the opposite of job satisfaction is job dissatisfaction.



a) True

b) False

False

According to Latham and Locke's Goal-Setting Theory, managers achieve more

when they are given _________________ goals.



a) ambiguous, vague

b) specific, challenging

c) multiple, unrelated

d) freedom to establish their own

b) specific, challenging

According to Lewin's behavioral research, which type of leadership style is

demonstrated when the leader offers guidance to group members and

encourages active participation?