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Question #1
One of the characteristics of positive energy is that it:
A.   Helps employees to undertake demanding work
B.   Requires more focused effort to maintain than negative energy requires.
C.   Cannot overcome the adverse effects of empowerment.
D.   Provides help with physically draining work, but not with mentally difficult work.
Question #2
According to Judy Orloff, _____ is fearful, judgmental and depleting.
A.   negative energy
B.   backbiting
C.   rumor
D.   positive energy
Question #3
The department that Demetri supervises ranks highest among the company's profit centers. Demetri works hard to maintain good interpersonal relationships with his employees. This example demonstrates which of the following principles?
A.   Strokes equal bucks.
B.   Positive reinforcement may increase productivity.
C.   Productive workers become happy workers.
D.   Avoiding confirmation behaviors will increase productivity.
Question #4
Jackie's supervisor was two weeks late with his evaluation of her quarterly report. Jackie finally begged her supervisor to critique the report, even though she realized that his comments would be scathing. Jackie's behavior illustrates that:
A.   Her supervisor wants her to resign.
B.   Sam is an ineffective employee.
C.   Workers prefer negative feedback to no feedback at all.
D.   Negative feedback is more motivating than positive feedback.
Question #5
Managers who believe that praising workers will lead to requests for pay increases:
A.   Correctly describe the reactions of lower-level workers but not the reactions of middle and upper managers.
B.   Are convinced that praise reduces productivity, so that workers do not deserve pay increases.
C.   Simply lack the time to praise their workers.
D.   Are often wrong; if workers do not receive intangible rewards such as praise, they often demand higher tangible rewards, such as pay raises.
Question #6
Which of the following is not a barrier to positive reinforcement?
A.   Preoccupation with self.
B.   Failing to identify commendable actions.
C.   Misconceptions about positive reinforcement.
D.   Giving positive reinforcement too freely.
Question #7
Concerning the impact of noncash incentive programs, many companies have discovered that:
A.   Intangible awards such as "Employee of the Month" parking spaces are more effective motivators than are tangible rewards such as briefcases.
B.   Tangible rewards such as company-logo jewelry are more effective motivators than intangible rewards such as vacation travel.
C.   To motivate employees to exert continuous effort, monetary incentives work better than noncash incentives
D.   Noncash incentives fail to motivate the majority of workers.
Question #8
A weaver at the Longaberger Company produces baskets by hand, earning a predetermined amount for each basket produced, and a bonus for each basket beyond the quota. Longaberger's bonus system is an example of a:
A.   Production incentive.
B.   Profit sharing plan
C.   Pay for knowledge plan
D.   Gain sharing program.
Question #9
Phil and Joe work for the same company. Phil believed that he would win this year's "Hustle Award." When it was announced that Joe had won, Phil felt that his hard work had been slighted. This situation illustrates that noncash incentive programs:
A.   Are less effective than cash incentive programs.
B.   Often are interpreted as punishment by those who fail to receive an anticipated award.
C.   Are a bad idea.
D.   Undermine teamwork.
Question #10
Which of the following actions do not show appreciation?
A.   Recognizing someone at a staff meeting.
B.   Asking for advice.
C.   Asking someone to demonstrate correct performance.
D.   Giving a limp handshake.

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