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An individual's motivation is dependent on
whether path-goal relationships are clarified
Expectations that increased effort to achieve an improved level of performance will be successful
Their effective performance
The necessary direction, guidance, training and support is provided
According to the job characteristics model, ...........is the degree to which a job has a substantial impact on the lives of other people.
autonomy
task identify
task significance
feedback from the job
According to Frederick Herzberg, ...........are elements associated with conditions surrounding the job.
hygiene factors
motivating factors
economic factors
environmental factors
.........is the set of forces that energize, direct, and sustain behavior.
Motivation
Expectancy
Empowerment
Socialization
..........is increasing Leadership rapidly.
Strategy
Command
Control
Getting others to follow
..........involves increasing the complexity of a job to provide a greater sense of responsibility, accomplishment, and achievement.
Goal setting
Job enrichment
Job enhancement
Positive reinforcement
...........focuses on core job attributes, critical psychological states, and expected outcomes.
The equity model
The expectancy model
The two-factor model
The job characteristics model
...........asserts that individuals are likely to compare the ratios of inputs to outcomes they receive against the ratios of other people, such as colleagues or acquaintances.
Acquired needs theory
Equity theory
Expectancy theory
Two-factor theory
..............are the approaches to the study of leadership which emphasize the personality of the leader.
Contingency theories
Group theories
Trait theories
Inspirational theories
Which of the following is NOT a content theory?
Vroom's expectancy theory
Herzberg's two-factor theory
McClelland's acquired needs theory
Maslow's need hierarchy
Work attitudes can be reflected in an organization through
Organizational commitment
Both 'A' and 'B'
None of the above
Job satisfaction
Within the context of the job characteristics model, ..........is involved when a machine designer knows that her schematics are correct, as very few are rejected by the machine shop.
task identify
task significance
feedback from the job
skill variety
Which of the following is NOT an internal motivational force?
needs
attitudes
feedback
goals
Which of the following is NOT a "pull" force of motivation?
performance-level goals
rewards and compensation
pressure for high levels of output
availability of training
The.............leadership style is an expression of the leader's trust in the abilities of his subordinates.
Delegative
Authoritarian
All of the above
Participative
The Ohio State Leadership Studies revealed.............and initiating structure as two major dimensions of leadership behavior.
Communication
Collaboration
Consideration
Control
The effectiveness of a leader is dependent upon meeting............areas of need within the workgroup.
Three
Five
None of the above
One
The basic components of..........are effort, performance, and outcomes.
goal-setting theory
expectancy theory
social cognitive theory
equity theory
Needs, setting standards and maintaining discipline, and appointing sub-leaders according to Adair's approach, called as
Task functions
Individual functions
Team functions
Work functions
Model of leadership based on which aspects of a leader's decision is Vroom and Yetton's contingency?
Decision quality
Both of these
None of the above
Decision acceptance
