Which of the Following Statements About Worker Motivation Is Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about worker motivation is most consistent with the findings of the Hawthorne studies?

• A) Worker motivation will fall significantly if lighting conditions, temperature, and other elements of the physical environment are not at kept at their optimal levels.
• B) Employees are more motivated if they feel they are part of a special group or project.
• C) The best way to motivate employees is to offer pay raises, bonuses, and other financial incentives to employees who meet or exceed clearly specified goals.
• D) Worker motivation is unimportant in determining the level of worker productivity, because productivity is primarily determined by external factors such as the speed of the machinery the employees operate.

Understand the basic principles of classical conditioning.

Identify and distinguish between conditioned and unconditioned stimuli and responses.

Recognize examples of classical conditioning in everyday life.

Understand the roles of various types of stimuli and responses in classical conditioning (e.g., neutral stimuli, conditioned stimuli).

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Definitions:

Transcription Factors

Proteins that regulate the process of converting DNA into mRNA by binding to specific DNA sequences.

Morphogens

Substances that govern the pattern of tissue development in the process of morphogenesis by forming a concentration gradient that cells respond to.

Induction

The process by which the differentiation of a cell or group of cells is influenced by interactions with neighboring cells.

Cell Fate

The outcome of a cell's development, including differentiation, division, or death, often determined by its genetic and environmental context.