15. According to Herzberg hygiene factors (dissatisfiers) cannot motivate, only motivators can result in the motivation to work. Determine the letter (X and Y) which correctly represent motivators.

Question

X Y
A. Job security Recognition
B. Co-workers Achievement
C. Growth Responsibility
D. Policies Advancement

16. Evaluate the equation which matches Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of motivation.

A.

B.

C.

D.

17. The following are physical signs and symptoms for stress. Choose the best description.
A. sleeping too much or too little depression or general unhappiness poor judgement
B. anxious or raising thoughts sense of loneliness irritability or short temper
C. aches and pains diarrhea or constipation rapid heartbeat
D. constant worrying seeing only the negative moodiness





18. The statements below describe advantages of performance appraisals. Identify statements which qualify as advantages for performance appraisals.

A. Can be a waste of time if not done appropriately If not done right, they can create a negative experience
B. Performance appraisals are very time consuming Performance appraisals can be overwhelming to managers with many employees
C. They are based on human assessment and are subject to mistakes and biases. They can create a very stressful environment for everyone involved
D. They provide a structured process for an employee to clarify expectations and discuss issues with their manager. They provide a document of employee performance over a specific period.

19. Part of the steps involved in preparing for appraisals is to gather information. Choose an irrelevant step under ‘gathering information’.

A. The job description and performance standards
B. The future performance prospects.
C. Goals set from the current review period.
D. The previous performance reviews.

20. At an athletic event, delegates are assigned duties. Identify the duty matching a particular delegate correctly.
A. An announcer calls the athletes and arranges them in the order that they will be running their races.
B. A recorder To take photo record of the events
C. A starter will start all the races, with ready, set and go
D. A caller welcome everyone, announce who is running

Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions you've provided:

15. According to Herzberg hygiene factors (dissatisfiers) cannot motivate, only motivators can result in the motivation to work. Determine the letter (X and Y) which correctly represent motivators.

• The correct answer is C. Growth (X) and Responsibility (Y). These are considered motivators according to Herzberg's theory.

16. Evaluate the equation which matches Vroom’s Expectancy Theory of motivation.

• The options for this question are missing. However, Vroom’s Expectancy Theory can typically be represented by the formula: Motivation = Expectancy x Instrumentality x Valence.

17. The following are physical signs and symptoms for stress. Choose the best description.

• The best description for physical signs and symptoms for stress is C. aches and pains, diarrhea or constipation, rapid heartbeat. These are commonly recognized physical symptoms associated with stress.

18. The statements below describe advantages of performance appraisals. Identify statements which qualify as advantages for performance appraisals.

• The statements that qualify as advantages are D. They provide a structured process for an employee to clarify expectations and discuss issues with their manager. They provide a document of employee performance over a specific period. These statements highlight the benefits of having structured feedback.

19. Part of the steps involved in preparing for appraisals is to gather information. Choose an irrelevant step under ‘gathering information’.

• The irrelevant step under ‘gathering information’ is B. The future performance prospects. This is more about forecasting rather than gathering historical or current performance data.

20. At an athletic event, delegates are assigned duties. Identify the duty matching a particular delegate correctly.

• The correct matching duty is C. A starter will start all the races, with ready, set, and go. This accurately describes the responsibility of a starter at an athletic event.

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