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Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy certain needs?

Hierarchy of Needs Theory

Explanation

Motivation driven by satisfying hierarchical needs.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be fulfilled first before an individual seeks to fulfill higher-level needs?

Safety needs

Explanation

Safety needs precede higher-level needs.

Which theory suggests that motivation is influenced by an individual's belief in their ability to perform a task?

Self-Efficacy Theory

Explanation

Motivation tied to belief in task performance.

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are associated with job satisfaction?

Motivator factors

Explanation

Job satisfaction linked to motivator factors.

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what are the three core needs that motivate behavior?

Existence, Relatedness, Growth

Explanation

Behavior driven by existence, relatedness, and growth needs.

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence in driving behavior?

Self-Determination Theory

Explanation

Intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence drive behavior.

Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of perceived fairness in the distribution of rewards and outcomes?

Equity Theory

Explanation

Fairness in rewards and outcomes distribution emphasized.

According to Skinner's Reinforcement Theory, which type of reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement

Explanation

Adding pleasant stimulus to increase behavior likelihood.

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and that these factors can influence each other?

Two-Factor Theory

Explanation

Motivation from intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing each other.

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Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated when they believe their efforts will lead to good performance, which will be rewarded?

Expectancy Theory

Explanation

Motivation based on belief in effort-performance-reward link.

#11

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what three factors influence an individual's motivation to act?

Expectancy, Instrumentality, Valence

Explanation

Motivation influenced by expectancy, instrumentality, and valence.

#12

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their input-output ratios with those of others to determine perceived fairness?

Equity Theory

Explanation

Perceived fairness determined by input-output ratio comparison.

#13

According to Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective goals?

Ambiguity

Explanation

Ambiguity is not a characteristic of effective goals.

#14

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a combination of internal and external factors, including autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Self-Determination Theory

Explanation

Motivation influenced by internal and external factors.

#15

According to Adams' Equity Theory, what happens if an employee perceives inequity in their input-output ratio?

They will compare themselves to others

Explanation

Comparison with others occurs if inequity perceived.

#16

Which theory posits that individuals are motivated by goals that are specific, challenging, and accompanied by feedback?

Goal-Setting Theory

Explanation

Motivation from specific, challenging goals with feedback.

Motivation Theories in Organizational Psychology Quiz

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy certain needs?

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be fulfilled first before an individual seeks to fulfill higher-level needs?

Which theory suggests that motivation is influenced by an individual's belief in their ability to perform a task?

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are associated with job satisfaction?

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what are the three core needs that motivate behavior?

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence in driving behavior?

Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of perceived fairness in the distribution of rewards and outcomes?

According to Skinner's Reinforcement Theory, which type of reinforcement involves adding a pleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and that these factors can influence each other?

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated when they believe their efforts will lead to good performance, which will be rewarded?

According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what three factors influence an individual's motivation to act?

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their input-output ratios with those of others to determine perceived fairness?

According to Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective goals?

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a combination of internal and external factors, including autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

According to Adams' Equity Theory, what happens if an employee perceives inequity in their input-output ratio?

Which theory posits that individuals are motivated by goals that are specific, challenging, and accompanied by feedback?

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