Chapter 13 Media Quiz LivingSocial Escapes: Motivating Employees 1)During her college days, Maya, the founder of Urban Escapes, wanted to work at a _____ company

Chapter 13 Media Quiz

LivingSocial Escapes: Motivating Employees

1)During her college days, Maya, the founder of Urban Escapes, wanted to work at a _____ company.

1. 1. Skiing
   2. Paramotor
   3. Hovercraft
   4. Skydiving
2. During her college days, Maya, the founder of Urban Escapes, wanted to work at a _____ company.
   1. He thought that it was a fun thing to do
   2. He was offered shares in the company
   3. It was a very well-paid job
   4. He fit the job profile
3. One of the reasons that Bram was willing to try working with Urban Escapes was that:
   1. He did not have to work long hours
   2. There was no financial or personal risk for him
   3. He did not have any job at that time
   4. Urban Escapes was doing well in the stock market
4. According to Maya, the founder of Urban Escapes, which of the following is true of the management of Urban Escapes?
   1. It considers mistakes to be learning experiences
   2. It does not hire part-time employees
   3. It does not let its employees make decisions
   4. It assures lifetime job security to its employees
5. According to Bram, which of the following is the intrinsic reward that motivates people to work for Urban Escapes?
   1. It offers lifetime job security
   2. It offers a great salary
   3. It offers association with a well-recognized brand
   4. It offers work that is fun and interesting
6. According to Maya, in the first year, the employees of Urban Escapes stay motivated because of a sense of accomplishment derived from helping people get out of the city for fun. This feeling is an example of _____.
   1. Extrinsic rewards
   2. Underreward
   3. Intrinsic rewards
   4. Overreward
7. According to Bram, employees who are looking for opportunities to _____ have made a poor choice in working with Urban Escapes.
   1. Make money and become rich
   2. Gain experience and improve their communication skills
   3. Experience adventure
   4. Start with their own business
8. According to Bram, the real idea behind hiring people for Urban Escapes is to:
   1. Establish the company in the industry
   2. Encourage the existing employees to perform exceptionally
   3. Motivate them to use the concept to start their own businesses
   4. Make hired people experience an adventurous life
9. According to Bram, the primary motivational factor for Urban Escapes is the:
   1. Untapped potential for business
   2. Financial safety provided by equity in the company
   3. Enthusiasm of the customers for the concept of Urban Escapes
   4. Mutual respect for each other in the team