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Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by perceived inequity and strive for fairness in social exchanges?

Equity Theory

Explanation

Focuses on individuals seeking fairness and equity in social exchanges.

Which theory suggests that motivation is influenced by the perceived fairness of the distribution of outcomes in the workplace?

Equity Theory

Explanation

Emphasizes motivation influenced by perceived fairness in outcome distribution.

Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs Theory, which suggests that individuals are motivated to fulfill basic needs before progressing to higher-level needs?

Abraham Maslow

Explanation

Abraham Maslow developed the Hierarchy of Needs Theory.

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be satisfied before an individual can progress to higher-level needs?

Physiological needs

Explanation

Basic survival needs like food, water, and shelter must be met first.

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of three innate needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

Self-Determination Theory

Explanation

Focuses on intrinsic needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness as key motivators.

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?

ERG Theory

Explanation

ERG Theory identifies three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth.

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to fulfill three types of needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

Acquired Needs Theory

Explanation

Focuses on individuals' needs for achievement, affiliation, and power.

Who proposed the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory of motivation?

Frederick Herzberg

Explanation

Frederick Herzberg introduced the Two-Factor Theory of motivation.

Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of motivation?

Victor Vroom

Explanation

Victor Vroom introduced the Expectancy Theory, linking effort, performance, and outcomes.

#10

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered as hygiene factors?

Company policies and supervision

Explanation

Hygiene factors like work conditions that prevent dissatisfaction but don't motivate.

#11

Who proposed the Theory of Learned Helplessness?

Martin Seligman

Explanation

Martin Seligman introduced the Theory of Learned Helplessness.

#12

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

Theory X

Explanation

Theory X assumes employees dislike work and need external control.

#13

In the context of reinforcement theory, which schedule of reinforcement involves providing reinforcement after a fixed number of responses?

Fixed Ratio Schedule

Explanation

Reinforcement provided after a fixed number of responses in a Fixed Ratio Schedule.

Motivation Theories Quiz

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by perceived inequity and strive for fairness in social exchanges?

Which theory suggests that motivation is influenced by the perceived fairness of the distribution of outcomes in the workplace?

Who developed the Hierarchy of Needs Theory, which suggests that individuals are motivated to fulfill basic needs before progressing to higher-level needs?

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be satisfied before an individual can progress to higher-level needs?

Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of three innate needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness?

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to satisfy three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?

Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to fulfill three types of needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

Who proposed the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, also known as the Two-Factor Theory of motivation?

Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of motivation?

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered as hygiene factors?

Who proposed the Theory of Learned Helplessness?

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

In the context of reinforcement theory, which schedule of reinforcement involves providing reinforcement after a fixed number of responses?

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