University of Delaware

BUAD 309

Quiz

1)According to the two-factor theory,_

2. Erika wants to become the head of the HR department. Although the role comes with a generous salary hike and will put her in charge of several subordinates, she is mainly pursuing this position because she believes she can do the job better than anyone else and wants people to know this. According to McClelland's theory of needs, which of the following needs is Erika primarily driven by in this case?

3. Rachel's parents used to pay her an allowance every week to feed the cats and to do a few other chores around the house. However, once her mother lost her job, her parents stopped giving her an allowance. Although Rachel quit making her bed every morning, she still continued to feed the cats. Which of the following best explains why Rachel continues to feed the cats

4. Which of the following statements is true regarding goal-setting theory?

5. Unlike in the case of goal-setting theory, MBO strongly advocates

6. Which of the following sources of increasing self-efficacy involves gaining relevant experience with a particular task or job?
7. To get the best results while using reinforcement theory, rewards should be

8. According to the equity theory, there are four referent comparisons. The referent comparison known as other-inside refers to

9. Similarity is a characteristic under the social identity theory that manifests itself in the

10. The second stage of the five-stage group development model is characterized by

11. Which of the following represents the acceptable standards of behavior within a group that are shared by the group's members?

12. According to status characteristics theory, which of the following factors does not determine status?

13. ________ refers to the degree to which members are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group.

14. Which of the following steps can be taken by a manager so as to minimize groupthink?

15. Before communication can take place a________is required.

16. Which of the following is an example of downward communication?
17. Which of the following statements is true regarding oral communication?
18. Which of the following modes of communication does not come under the purview of nonverbal communication?

19. As a consequence of the information circulated by the grapevine in an organization, employees experience