Motivation and Goal Setting in Organizational Behavior Quiz

Test your knowledge of motivation theories & goal-setting techniques in organizational psychology with these multiple-choice questions.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a component of motivation according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Esteem needs
Extraneous needs
#2

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy a hierarchy of needs?

Expectancy theory
Equity theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
Reinforcement theory
#3

What is the term used to describe the process of choosing from among several alternatives?

Motivation
Decision-making
Goal setting
Equity
#4

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic motivator?

Salary
Recognition
Enjoyment of the task
Promotion
#5

What is the term used to describe a discrepancy between an individual's current state and their desired state?

Cognitive dissonance
Motivational gap
Discrepancy theory
Goal-setting discrepancy
#6

According to SMART criteria for goal setting, what does the 'R' stand for?

Relevant
Realistic
Resourceful
Relevant and Realistic
#7

Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation suggests that motivation depends on:

The perceived value of the outcome
Expectation of success
Both a and b
None of the above
#8

Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory
Skinner's Reinforcement Theory
#9

According to Locke and Latham's goal-setting theory, which of the following factors enhances goal commitment?

Goal specificity
Goal difficulty
Feedback
All of the above
#10

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their inputs and outcomes to those of others and strive to maintain equity in their relationships?

Equity theory
Expectancy theory
Hierarchy of needs theory
Reinforcement theory
#11

What is the concept in goal setting theory which refers to the need for goals to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound?

Expectancy
Feedback
SMART criteria
Equity
#12

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-structured goal according to goal-setting theory?

Difficult but achievable
Vague and unclear
Specific
Time-bound
#13

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of ineffective goal setting?

Decreased motivation
Increased commitment
Lower performance
Decreased satisfaction
#14

According to Locke and Latham, which of the following is a characteristic of an effective goal?

It is abstract and vague
It is not measurable
It is challenging but achievable
It is not time-bound

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