Management Theory and Human Motivation Quiz

Test your knowledge on Maslow's hierarchy, Two-Factor Theory, Expectancy Theory, and more. Explore theories on job satisfaction and motivation.

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be met first?

Safety needs
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization needs
#2

Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of motivation?

Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
Elton Mayo
#3

According to Frederick Herzberg, which factors are related to job satisfaction?

Hygiene factors
Motivators
Intrinsic factors
Extrinsic factors
#4

Who introduced the concept of 'Theory Y'?

Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Elton Mayo
#5

According to McGregor, what is the managerial assumption in Theory Y?

Employees are lazy and avoid responsibility
Employees are self-motivated and seek responsibility
Employees need strict supervision to perform well
Employees are indifferent to organizational goals
#6

Which of the following is NOT a component of Victor Vroom's Expectancy Theory?

Expectancy
Instrumentality
Valence
Equity
#7

What does the 'X' stand for in Douglas McGregor's Theory X?

Extrinsic motivation
External control
Extreme control
Excessive authority
#8

Who developed the Theory of Motivation-Hygiene?

Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Elton Mayo
#9

Which of the following is NOT a need in Alderfer's ERG theory?

Existence
Relatedness
Growth
Expectancy
#10

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by their perception of the likelihood of achieving desired outcomes?

Alderfer's ERG Theory
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
#11

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the perceived fairness of their treatment compared to others?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory
#12

Which theory suggests that individuals have three needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Alderfer's ERG Theory
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
#13

Who developed the Self-Determination Theory?

Abraham Maslow
Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
#14

Which theory emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#15

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what happens if a higher-level need remains unfulfilled?

It strengthens lower-level needs
It becomes irrelevant
It diminishes lower-level needs
It leads to frustration

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