Barbara, a First-Line Manager at a Manufacturing Firm, Has Negative

question 124

Multiple Choice

Barbara, a first-line manager at a manufacturing firm, has negative perceptions about her subordinates. She believes that they dislike work and would do anything to avoid it. As a result, she constantly coerces them into working by threatening them with a decrease in pay. In this scenario, Barbara most likely believes in _____.

• A) equity theory
• B) Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory
• C) Theory X
• D) expectancy theory

Understand the impact of practicing job tasks on learning and proficiency.

Recognize the importance of connecting new material to familiar concepts for effective learning.

Understand the principle of modeling in learning.

Discuss the variability in motivation among employees with respect to learning.

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Definitions:

Goodwill

The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired in a business combination.

Excess Cost

This refers to the additional amount paid over the book value of an asset in a purchase consideration.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company is purchased for more than the fair market value of its net assets, representing reputation, brand, or intellectual property.

Sold Separately

Items or services not included with the primary product and must be purchased independently.