#1
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be satisfied first before others become motivators?
Safety needs
ExplanationSafety needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs become motivators.
#2
Which motivation strategy focuses on restructuring jobs to make them more challenging and rewarding?
Job enrichment
ExplanationJob enrichment involves restructuring jobs to make them more challenging and rewarding.
#3
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?
Acquired Needs Theory
ExplanationAcquired Needs Theory suggests individuals are motivated by achievement, affiliation, and power needs.
#4
Which motivation strategy focuses on providing employees with flexible work schedules?
Flextime
ExplanationFlextime involves providing employees with flexible work schedules.
#5
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is considered the highest level need?
Self-actualization needs
ExplanationSelf-actualization needs are considered the highest level need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
#6
Which motivation strategy involves providing employees with additional responsibilities and decision-making authority?
Job enrichment
ExplanationJob enrichment involves providing employees with additional responsibilities and decision-making authority.
#7
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a desire to reduce the tension caused by unsatisfied needs?
Drive Reduction Theory
ExplanationDrive Reduction Theory posits that individuals are motivated by reducing tension from unsatisfied needs.
#8
What is the key idea behind Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
The presence of motivators and hygiene factors
ExplanationHerzberg's Two-Factor Theory emphasizes the presence of motivators and hygiene factors in motivation.
#9
Which motivation strategy focuses on providing employees with a share in the ownership of the company?
Profit-sharing
ExplanationProfit-sharing involves providing employees with a share in the ownership of the company.
#10
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?
ERG Theory
ExplanationERG Theory proposes that individuals are motivated by existence, relatedness, and growth needs.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a component of Locke's Goal-Setting Theory?
Task significance
ExplanationTask significance is not a component of Locke's Goal-Setting Theory.
#12
Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of equity and fairness in determining employee satisfaction and motivation?
Equity Theory
ExplanationEquity Theory highlights equity and fairness in determining employee satisfaction and motivation.
#13
According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, which of the following is a key factor influencing an individual's motivation?
Expectancy
ExplanationExpectancy, or the belief that effort will lead to performance, influences motivation according to Vroom's theory.
#14
Which theory posits that individuals are motivated by their perceived discrepancy between their current state and a desired state?
ERG Theory
ExplanationERG Theory posits that individuals are motivated by the perceived discrepancy between their current state and a desired state.
#15
Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by their desire to achieve mastery and control over their environment?
Self-Determination Theory
ExplanationSelf-Determination Theory suggests individuals are motivated by their desire to achieve mastery and control over their environment.