Chapter 1: Nursing Leadership, Management, and Motivation
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. According to Lussier (1999), motivation .
a. is unconsciously demonstrated
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b. occurs externally to influence behavior
c. is determined by the choices of others
d. occurs internally to influence behavior
ANS: D
Motivation is a process that occurs internally to influence and direct our behavior in order to satisfy
our needs. Motivation is not explicitly demonstrated by people, but rather interpreted from their
behavior. Motivation is whatever influences our choices and creates direction, intensity, and
persistence in our behavior.
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2. Lussier (1999) noted that there are content motivation theories and process motivation theories. Which
of the following is considered a process motivation theory?
a. equity theory
b. hierarchy of needs theory
c. expectancy-relatedness-growth theory
d. hygiene maintenance and motivation factors
ANS: A
The process motivation theories are equity theory and expectancy theory. The content motivation
theories include Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, Aldefer’s expectancy-relatedness-growth theory,
and Herzberg’s hygiene maintenance factors and motivation factors.
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3. The theory that includes maintenance and motivation factors is:
a. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs c. McGregor’s theory X and theory Y
b. Herzberg’s two-factor theory d. Ouchi’s theory Z
ANS: B
The two-factor theory of motivation includes motivation and maintenance factors. Maslow’s hierarchy
of needs includes the following needs physiological, safety, security, belonging, and self-actualization.
In theory X, employees prefer security, direction, and minimal responsibility. In theory Y, employees
enjoy their work, show self-control and discipline, are able to contribute creatively, and are motivated
by ties to the group, organization, and to the work itself. The focus of theory Z is based on collective
decision making and long-term employment that involves slower promotions and less direct
supervision.
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4. Leadership that is based upon occupying a position in an organization is called:
a. informal leadership c. leadership
b. formal leadership d. management
ANS: B [Show Less]