Motivation Theories in Management Quiz

Safety needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs like belongingness and esteem.

Need hierarchy theory, proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggests that human needs are hierarchical.

Social cognitive theory, proposed by Albert Bandura, emphasizes the role of self-efficacy beliefs in motivation and behavior.

Expectancy theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to good performance, which will then be rewarded.

Frederick Herzberg proposed the Two-Factor Theory of motivation, also known as the Motivation-Hygiene Theory.

Equity theory suggests that individuals strive to maintain fairness in their work relationships.

Douglas McGregor introduced Theory X and Theory Y, which describe contrasting assumptions about human behavior at work.

The reinforcement theory in motivation focuses on how consequences (punishments and rewards) influence behavior.

Clayton Alderfer proposed the ERG theory, which is an extension of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Valence in Victor Vroom's expectancy theory refers to the attractiveness or desirability of an outcome or reward to an individual.

If higher-level needs are frustrated, individuals regress to lower-level needs according to Alderfer's ERG theory.

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound, a framework for setting effective goals.