Content Theories
According to Maslow, which needs must be addressed before employees can focus on higher-level needs?
What are physiological and safety needs?
An employee feels unfairly treated after discovering a coworker earns more for doing the same job. Which theory explains this reaction?
What is Equity Theory?
An employee receives praise for completing a project ahead of schedule. What type of reinforcement is this?
What is positive reinforcement?
An employee feels disconnected from coworkers despite receiving good pay. According to Self-Determination Theory, which need is not being met?
What is relatedness?
Employees receive fair bonuses but complain that management did not explain how the bonuses were determined. Which type of justice is being questioned?
What is procedural justice?
A manager removes an employee's least favorite task after they consistently meet their performance goals. Which type of behavior modification is being used?
What is negative reinforcement?
A manager provides employees with independence, opportunities to develop skills, and strong team relationships. Which three psychological needs are being satisfied?
What are autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
An employee believes they contribute more than a coworker but receive the same pay. To restore equity, the employee begins putting in less effort. What is this response called?
What is decreasing inputs to restore equity?
An employee repeatedly arrives late, so the manager removes a valued privilege to discourage the behavior. Which technique is being used?
What is punishment?