Eric,an Engineer with a Leading Manufacturer,could Not Figure Out Why

question 180

Multiple Choice

Eric,an engineer with a leading manufacturer,could not figure out why he was so motivated in his job.However,in conversation he pointed out a few things that may have contributed to such motivation.First,top managers were sharing company goals with employees.Second,his manager recently met with Eric's engineering group to discuss the goals relevant to their jobs.Third,his manager requested that each person think about how he or she could personally help achieve these goals.As he followed through on his manager's request,Eric found himself becoming clearer about the role he is expected to play in reaching the organization's goals.This manufacturer is using ____ to help its managers boost employee motivation.

• A) behavior modification
• B) reinforcement theory
• C) expectancy theory
• D) management by objectives
• E) scientific management

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Definitions:

Reaction

A process that results in the chemical transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.

Benzene

A simple aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H6, known for its ring structure and stability.

Compound

A substance made up of two or more elements chemically combined in fixed proportions.

Benzene

A basic aromatic hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C6H6, characterized by its hexagonal ring structure.