Motivation Theories and Strategies Quiz

Explore motivation theories from Maslow to Herzberg. Challenge yourself with 15 questions on motivation strategies and concepts.

#1

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

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

Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of rewards and punishments in shaping behavior?

Operant Conditioning Theory
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Self-Determination Theory
#3

According to the Goal-setting Theory, goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound are referred to as:

SMART goals
HARD goals
SOFT goals
FAST goals
#4

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by a sense of fairness and justice in social exchanges?

Equity Theory
Operant Conditioning Theory
Goal-setting Theory
Self-Efficacy Theory
#5

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of needs related to competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

ERG Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Goal-setting Theory
#6

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a desire to reduce the gap between their actual state and their desired state?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-setting Theory
Need Achievement Theory
#7

Who developed the Two-Factor Theory of motivation?

Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Clayton Alderfer
#8

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

Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Self-Efficacy Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Acquired Needs Theory
#9

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

Achievement
Recognition
Work itself
Company policies
#10

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are driven by the need for power, affiliation, and achievement?

Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory
ERG Theory
Acquired Needs Theory
#11

Which of the following is NOT one of the core needs identified in Self-Determination Theory?

Autonomy
Relatedness
Control
Competence
#12

According to McClelland's Need Theory, individuals with a high need for achievement tend to:

Seek to maintain social relationships
Avoid high-risk situations
Prefer tasks with clear and achievable goals
Be less concerned with feedback and recognition
#13

In equity theory, individuals evaluate their own outcomes-to-inputs ratio by comparing it with the outcomes-to-inputs ratio of:

Peers
Supervisors
Subordinates
Managers
#14

Who developed the Theory X and Theory Y perspectives on motivation?

Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer
#15

According to Locke's Goal-Setting Theory, which of the following factors enhances goal performance?

Difficult goals
Vague goals
Irrelevant goals
Unmeasurable goals

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