Question 1(4 points)

Match the job design definition to the corresponding term.

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Variety and difficulty of tasks performed by an employee are reduced.

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Adding variety to the types of tasks employees perform.

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Moving employees to different jobs at regular intervals.

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Allowing employees to take more responsibility and authority over their jobs.

1.Job enrichment

2.Job Simplification

3.Job enlargement

4.Job rotation

Question 2(1 point)

Job rotation can have a number of advantages for organizations, which of the following is NOT one of those advantages?

a.Increased ethical behavior

b.Increased work-life balance

c.Decreased stress levels

d.Decreased turnover

Question 3(2.5 points)

The Job Characteristics Model proposes that core job characteristics lead to certain psychologicalstates, which in turn lead to work-related outcomes. From list below, select all the terms that would apply with theFIVE JOB CHARACTERISTICS.

Turnover

Responsibility

Autonomy

Task Identity

Absenteeism

Meaningfulness

Performance

Satisfaction

Knowledge of results

Motivation

Task significance

Feedback

Skill Variety

Question 4(1.5 points)

The Job Characteristics Model proposes that core job characteristics lead to certain psychologicalstates, which in turn lead to work-related outcomes. From list below, select all the terms that would apply with thepsychological stress

Turnover

Responsibility

Autonomy

Task Identity

Absenteeism

Meaningfulness

Performance

Satisfaction

Knowledge of results

Motivation

Task significance

Feedback

Skill Variety

Question 5(2.5 points)

The Job Characteristics Model proposes that core job characteristics lead to certain psychologicalstates, which in turn lead to work-related outcomes. From list below, select all the terms that would apply with the personal and work outcome

Turnover

Responsibility

Autonomy

Task Identity

Absenteeism

Meaningfulness

Performance

Satisfaction

Knowledge of results

Motivation

Task significance

Feedback

Skill Variety

Question 6(2.5 points)

Match the definitions of the core job characteristics to the correct term.

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The extent to which a job impacts other people's work, health, and well-being.

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The extent to which an employee is in charge of completing work from start to finish.

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The extent to which a job requires an employee to use multiple high-level skills.

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The degree to which an employee learns how effective they are at their job.

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The degree of freedom an employee has to decide how to perform their tasks.

1.Feedback

2.Task identity

3.Skill variety

4.Task significance

5.Autonomy

Question 7(1 point)

Which of the following statements is incorrect about goal-setting?

a.Goal setting theory has only been tested in white-collar industries (only suit and tie workers).

b.Research has widely supported goal-setting theory.

c.Goal-setting can improve performance up to 25%

d.Goal-setting is the most influential theories of motivation.

Question 8(1.5 points)

A SMART goal is ____________, _________________, achievable, __________________, and time bound.

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Question 9(1 point)

All of the following are reasons why goals motivate EXCEPT

a.Goals promote creativity

b.Goals give us direction

c.Goals energize people

d.Goals provide self-esteem

Question 10(1 point)

Which of the following are examples of the downsides associatedwith goal-setting (select all that apply)?

a.Setting goals may hinder learning.

b.Employees may not be able to adapt in response to unplanned circumstances.

c.Setting goals outside of employees' ability may hinder their performance.

d.An aggressive pursuit of goals may encourage unethical behaviors.

Question 11(1 point)

Which of the following statements is INCORRECTabout performance appraisals?

a.Some companies have abolished performance appraisals.

b.Only a small percentage of companies use the performance appraisal process to its fullest potential.

c.Employees should only be given feedback on their performance during the appraisal period.

d.An effective appraisal system can lead to higher levels of trust in management.

Question 12(1 point)

Which of the following statements about 360-degree feedback systems is correct (select all that apply)?

a.Peer raters may not provide objective data if they know it may cause a peer to lose a reward.

b.360-degree feedback systems are designed to provide feedback for developmental purposes only.

c.Since supervisors know all aspects of their employees' performance the extra raters are included to increase fairness.

d.As organizations become more flat, multiple feedback sources provide richer performance data.

Question 13(1 point)

Which of the following is true about pay-for-performance systems (select all that apply)?

a.Employees try harder and increase their effort when they are paid for their performance.

b.Companies that pay for performance achieve higher productivity, profits, and customer service.

c.Employees report lower levels of pay satisfaction under pay-for-performance systems.

d.Less productive employees are more likely to quit under this type of pay system.

Question 14(2.5 points)

Match each employee to the type of pay incentive earned.

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While Kyle received an annual salary, he also received additional compensation for each tractor he sells for Hanson Implement Corp.

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Ryan packs boxes for his summer job and earns $1.50 for every box he packs.

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Amber's manager left the "golden arrow" statue on her desk to let her know she had volunteered the most hours that month.

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Each employee at All Rights Foods received a $2,000 bonus based on an employee-suggested program that reduced overhead costs by 15%.

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Stella received an 8% pay increase at her annual review based on her work accomplishments in the past year.

1.Employee recognition award

2.Sales commission

3.Merit pay

4.Piece rate systems

5.Gainsharing

Question 15(1 point)

Which of these are ways to increase job motivation? Select all that apply.

a.creativity

b.task significance

c.play favorites

d.feedback