Content Theories of Motivation
Which theory organizes human needs into five levels, starting with physiological needs?
A. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
B. McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory
C. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
D. Alderfer’s ERG Theory
C. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Which theory suggests motivation depends on effort, performance, and reward value?
A. Equity Theory
B. Goal-Setting Theory
C. Expectancy Theory
D. Reinforcement Theory
C. Expectancy Theory
Which type of motivation comes from personal satisfaction or interest in the task?
A. Extrinsic Motivation
B. Intrinsic Motivation
C. Instrumentality
D. Affiliation
B. Intrinsic Motivation
Managers should tailor their approach to meet what?
A. Company goals
B. Individual employee needs
C. Department budgets
D. Market trends
B. Individual employee needs
Alderfer’s ERG Theory condenses Maslow’s five levels into which three categories?
A. Safety, Belonging, Growth
B. Existence, Relatedness, Growth
C. Achievement, Affiliation, Power
D. Motivation, Hygiene, Satisfaction
B. Existence, Relatedness, Growth
In Expectancy Theory, what refers to the belief that performance leads to outcomes?
A. Expectancy
B. Valence
C. Instrumentality
D. Equity
C. Instrumentality
Which theory emphasizes autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
A. Self-Determination Theory
B. Goal-Setting Theory
C. ERG Theory
D. Expectancy Theory
A. Self-Determination Theory
Transparent systems for recognition and compensation are part of which strategy?
A. Job Design
B. Reinforcement
C. Goal-Setting
D. Fair Reward Systems
D. Fair Reward Systems
McClelland’s theory identifies which three acquired needs?
A. Safety, Belonging, Esteem
B. Achievement, Affiliation, Power
C. Recognition, Autonomy, Feedback
D. Existence, Relatedness, Growth
B. Achievement, Affiliation, Power
Which theory focuses on fairness and how employees compare their input-output ratios?
A. Goal-Setting Theory
B. Equity Theory
C. Reinforcement Theory
D. ERG Theory
B. Equity Theory
Which job design strategy increases motivation by adding variety and autonomy?
A. Job Rotation
B. Job Enlargement
C. Job Enrichment
D. Job Simplification
C. Job Enrichment
Setting these helps employees stay focused and motivated.
A. Clear Goals
B. Salaries
C. Deadlines
D. Feedback Loops
A. Clear Goals
Herzberg’s theory separates motivation into which two types of factors?
A. Internal and External
B. Primary and Secondary
C. Motivators and Hygiene Factors
D. Rewards and Punishments
C. Motivators and Hygiene Factors
Which theory emphasizes the importance of setting specific and challenging goals?
A. Maslow’s Theory
B. Expectancy Theory
C. Goal-Setting Theory
D. Self-Determination Theory
C. Goal-Setting Theory
Which type of motivation is driven by external rewards like pay or promotions?
A. Intrinsic Motivation
B. Affiliation
C. Extrinsic Motivation
D. Growth
C. Extrinsic Motivation
Creating roles that are meaningful and engaging is part of which design strategy?
A. Job Rotation
B. Job Design
C. Job Simplification
D. Job Evaluation
B. Job Design
Which factor in Herzberg’s theory prevents dissatisfaction but doesn’t motivate?
A. Hygiene Factors
B. Motivators
C. Growth Needs
D. Affiliation
A. Hygiene Factors
Which theory uses rewards and consequences to shape behavior?
A. Reinforcement Theory
B. Equity Theory
C. ERG Theory
D. Acquired Needs Theory
A. Reinforcement Theory
Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivation helps create what kind of workplace?
A. Competitive
B. Supportive and Engaging
C. Hierarchical
D. Autonomous
B. Supportive and Engaging
Managers can boost morale by implementing what to celebrate achievements?
A. Performance Reviews
B. Training Modules
C. Recognition Programs
D. Equity Audits
C. Recognition Programs