Management 515 Quiz 1

Management 515

Quiz 1

This quiz is worth 50 points (5% of your final grade).  Be certain to review the briefing on APA Format prior to attempting this quiz.

Remember that the materials presented in this course are sufficient to craft cogent responses to these questions.  If you chose to use external references, e.g., the Internet, remember that these responses will receive greater scrutiny and any hint of plagiarism will result in a grade of zero.

If your response is based solely on the course content, you may use “Course content” as your citation.

1. (20 Points)  Write a short explanation of each of the following concepts.

1. Expectancy Theory:

Answer: It is a well-known theory of work motivation. It takes a rational approach toward human behavior, assuming that people make conscious decisions among alternatives.

Citation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zd5m8V9No0

1. Equity Theory

Answer: It is another theory of work motivation, which helps people understand how their values influence their motivation.

                  Citation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p_4C0Mzne4

1. Theory X/Theory Y

Answer: Theory X and Theory Y are two assumptions that we have with regards to human behavior in the workplace.

                  Citation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQp9zFHgimU

1. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Answer: From lower level to high level: Physiological needs (foods, water, shelter, oxygen, etc.), safety and security needs (job security, financial security, emotion security, etc.), social needs, esteem needs, self-actualization.

Citation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2wiubO0fM

1. Motivation Hygiene Theory

Answer: This theory includes two factors: Hygiene factors and motivational factors. Hygiene factors that need to be present to ensure a reasonable level of satisfaction, which includes good benefits, reasonable pay, some sort of job security, and friends in workplace. Motivational factors contribute great deal to satisfaction in the workplace, for example, recognition, achievement, advancement, challenging work.

Citation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2wiubO0fM

1.  (10 Points)  Define plagiarism and give an example.

Answer: Plagiarism is an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own, as by not crediting the original author.

Citation: http://www.dictionary.com/browse/plagiarism

1. (20 Points)  

1. How many quizzes will you complete for the course?

Answer: 8 quizzes.

Citation: Course content.

1. What two books must you buy?

Answer: Drive: The Surprising Truth about What Motivates Us, Daniel H. Pink (available at Amazon.com). First Break all the Rules, Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman (available at Amazon.com)