Self-Actualize
Virtue & Talent
Contribution Motivated
Jeopardy Trivia
100

This American psychologist is associated with the development of the self-actualization concept. 

Who is Abraham Maslow?

100

TRUE or FALSE?

When I ask for help, my helper should be able to provide all the answers I'm looking for in the helper's area of expertise.

FALSE.  Before asking for help, do your own homework so you can bring an informed question to the table.  Sometimes you may only be given a pointer to allow you to continue your own research.

100

This is the starting point for each employee to becoming contribution-motivated.

What is "believing in yourself"

100

This media mogul created both the Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy theme songs.

Who is "Merv Griffin"

200

This illustrative pyramid provides the basis for the self-actualization concepts.

What is the "hierarchy of needs"?

200

True or False?

Virtue and its associated qualities are static through your life.  You either have them naturally or you don't


False.  Just like Talents/Skills, your journey on the path to self-actualization will contribute to the development of your virtue.

200

This term describes the opposite of being contribution motivated

What is "deficiency motivated"

200

This is the amount of money every second place and third place contestant earn, even if they end the show with negative money.

What is $2,000 (2nd place) and $1,000 (third place)

300

These six words summarize Koch's goal for employee self-actualization.

What is "be all that you can be"?

300

These three concepts work together to provide a virtuous cycle of self-fulfillment, feeding into and out of your self-actualization journey

(100 points for each answer)

What are:

- Virtue

- Skills/Talents

- Confidence

300

Contribution Motivated individuals embrace lifelong _________

What is "Learning"

300

This is the number of Emmy Awards the Jeopardy game show has won

What is 43

400

Self-Actualization asks each person to practice these two continuous activities

What is Self-Awareness & Learning?

400

Infor always seeks to hire __________-motivated employees

What is "contribution"

400

A contribution motivated individual demonstrates _______ when facing challenges, unknowns or uncertainties

What is "courage"

Also acceptable: grit, resilience, can-do attitude

400

This is the lowest Jeopardy score ever recorded on the show.

What is minus $7,400

500

These 5 types of needs explain the main drivers of human behaviour.  


•Self Actualization needs

•Self-Esteem needs

•Social needs

•Safety Needs

•Biological Needs

500

Define the meaning of Virtue in the context of PBM

Living the values/beliefs that an individual holds dear, which are consistent with Koch’s 5 dimensions.

500

List any 5 qualities of contribution motivated individuals.

- Recognize what they are and are not good at (reality-based view). 

- Prefer meaningful work.

- Have personal values of integrity and humility.

- Know when they need help and ask for it

- Are lifelong learners

- Define success as making a positive difference for others.

- Seek responsibilities that align with how they can contribute the most.

- Are intentionally inclusive, collaborative & respectful

- Proactively share knowledge and ideas

- provide and solicit respectful challenge

- develop knowledge networks, and build trusted relationships.

-  Always push to find new and better ways to do things. 

- Focus on results and outcomes

- Work in a mutually beneficial way

- Demonstrate courage when facing challenges/unknowns

- Demonstrate grit, resilience, can-do


500

This is the highest possible score a contestant can earn (in dollars) on a single game.  Answer plus/minus $50K is acceptable.

What is $566,400?

Tidbit: no one has ever come close to winning that amount in a single game