Employee Motivation and Organizational Behavior Quiz

Test your knowledge on motivation theories like Maslow's Hierarchy, Herzberg's Two-Factor, and Vroom's Expectancy. Explore job enrichment, SMART goals, and leadership styles.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing employee motivation?

Recognition and rewards
Job security
Work-life balance
Micro-management
#2

What is the primary focus of the reinforcement theory in organizational behavior?

Individual needs and desires
Creating a positive work environment
Modifying employee behavior through consequences
Improving job design
#3

Which of the following is a psychological need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory?

Safety
Belongingness
Physiological
Esteem
#4

What theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs?

Expectancy theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Herzberg's two-factor theory
Equity theory
#5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intrinsic motivation?

Driven by internal rewards
Inherent satisfaction from the activity itself
Tends to be short-lived
Associated with personal growth
#6

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?

Achievement
Recognition
Salary
Advancement
#7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a high-performance work culture?

Open communication
Emphasis on individual competition
Continuous learning and development
Strong teamwork
#8

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are driven by the belief that effort will lead to performance, and performance will lead to desired outcomes?

Expectancy theory
Goal-setting theory
Herzberg's two-factor theory
Reinforcement theory
#9

Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of perceived fairness in the distribution of rewards?

Expectancy theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Equity theory
Goal-setting theory
#10

Which of the following is NOT a key element of effective goal-setting according to Locke and Latham's goal-setting theory?

Specificity
Relevance
Timeliness
Flexibility
#11

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which of the following is NOT a core job characteristic influencing employee motivation?

Skill variety
Task identity
Task complexity
Task significance
#12

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following is considered a motivator factor?

Job security
Salary
Recognition
Working conditions
#13

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which of the following is a psychological state resulting from engaging in meaningful work?

Experienced meaningfulness of work
Experienced responsibility for outcomes
Knowledge of results
Autonomy

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