Motivation Theories and Practices in Workplace Quiz

Test your knowledge of motivation theories in the workplace with this quiz. Explore Maslow, Herzberg, Vroom, and more.

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be fulfilled first?

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

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which level includes the need for self-esteem, achievement, and respect from others?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Esteem needs
#3

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the expectation that their effort will lead to a desired outcome?

Two-Factor Theory
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
#4

What is the primary focus of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

The relationship between effort and performance
The importance of intrinsic and extrinsic factors in job satisfaction
The impact of social relationships in the workplace
The influence of job design on employee motivation
#5

Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of perceived fairness in outcomes and inputs?

Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#6

Which motivational theory proposes that individuals are motivated by setting specific and challenging goals?

Two-Factor Theory
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#7

What is the primary focus of Alderfer's ERG theory?

Existence, relatedness, and growth needs
Esteem, love, and safety needs
Effort, reward, and goal needs
Expectancy, valence, and instrumentality needs
#8

According to McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y, which theory assumes that employees inherently dislike work and must be coerced or controlled?

Theory X
Theory Y
Theory Z
Theory W
#9

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does expectancy refer to?

The belief that effort will lead to performance
The belief that performance will lead to outcomes
The belief that outcomes are valuable
The belief that outcomes are fair
#10

What is the core concept of McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory?

Employees are motivated by their physiological needs
Employees are motivated by their achievement, affiliation, and power needs
Employees are motivated by their intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Employees are motivated by their social relationships in the workplace
#11

According to McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory, what type of individuals are motivated by the need for affiliation?

Those who seek achievement and power
Those who seek social relationships and acceptance
Those who seek intrinsic satisfaction from their work
Those who seek extrinsic rewards and recognition
#12

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation and the desire for personal growth and fulfillment?

Two-Factor Theory
Equity Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Expectancy Theory

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