INTERNATIONAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT
26) According to the theory of success and reward expectation, the greatest enthusiasm for work generally occurs when there is a ________ likelihood of success combined with a ________ reward for success compared to the reward for failure.
A) high; high
B) high; low
C) low; high
D) low; low
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 61
Skill: Concept
Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.7: Describe the major theories that explain why work motivation may differ from one country to another.
27) A country in which the norm is a money-and-things orientation and a belief that it's better to "live to work" than to "work to live" is most accurately characterized as a ________ culture.
A) high masculinity
B) Protestant ethic
C) non-fatalistic
D) self-actualization
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 61
Skill: Concept
Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.7: Describe the major theories that explain why work motivation may differ from one country to another.
AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity
28) Based on the hierarchy-of-needs theory, in which of the following would fulfillment of lower-order needs be the best motivator?
A) wealthy countries
B) Protestant countries
C) high femininity countries
D) very poor countries
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 61
Skill: Concept
Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.7: Describe the major theories that explain why work motivation may differ from one country to another.
AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity