Motivation and Behavioral Theories in Organizational Management Quiz

Test your knowledge on motivation theories in organizational management with questions on Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom, and others. Explore intrinsic and extrinsic motivators!

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is at the highest level?

Safety needs
Physiological needs
Belongingness and love needs
Self-actualization needs
#2

Who developed the Theory X and Theory Y in the field of organizational management?

Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Victor Vroom
#3

Which theory suggests that individuals have three core needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

McClelland's Theory of Needs
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
Alderfer's ERG Theory
Skinner's Reinforcement Theory
#4

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered motivators?

Salary and benefits
Recognition and advancement
Working conditions and company policies
Job security and interpersonal relations
#5

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what is the relationship between the three needs?

They are hierarchical and must be satisfied in a sequential order
They are independent and can be satisfied simultaneously
They are cyclical and fluctuate over time
They are competitive and only one can be satisfied at a time
#6

Which theory of motivation emphasizes the role of intrinsic factors in driving employee performance?

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
Theory X and Theory Y
Self-Determination Theory
#7

Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of motivation?

Frederick Herzberg
Victor Vroom
Abraham Maslow
Douglas McGregor
#8

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to desired outcomes and rewards?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Equity Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Expectancy Theory
#9

Which of the following is NOT a component of Locke's Goal Setting Theory?

Specificity
Achievability
Feedback
Difficulty
#10

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following factors is considered a hygiene factor?

Achievement
Recognition
Salary
Advancement
#11

According to Alderfer's ERG theory, what are the three core needs that influence human behavior?

Existence, Relevance, Growth
Esteem, Recognition, Growth
Existence, Relatedness, Growth
Engagement, Recognition, Growth
#12

Who proposed the Theory of Reinforcement in organizational management?

Douglas McGregor
Frederick Herzberg
B.F. Skinner
Victor Vroom
#13

Which theory suggests that motivation is determined by the outcomes individuals expect to result from their actions and the value they place on those outcomes?

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Goal Setting Theory
#14

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what is the formula for motivation?

Motivation = Expectancy x Instrumentality x Valence
Motivation = Expectancy + Instrumentality + Valence
Motivation = Expectancy / Instrumentality / Valence
Motivation = Expectancy - Instrumentality - Valence
#15

Who introduced the concept of the Pygmalion Effect in organizational management?

Abraham Maslow
Victor Vroom
Douglas McGregor
Robert Rosenthal

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