Motivation Theory Quiz

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#1

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

Self-actualization
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Love and belongingness needs
#2

According to the Goal-Setting Theory, which factor increases the likelihood of achieving goals?

Setting vague and general goals
Setting goals that are too easy
Setting specific and challenging goals
Setting goals without a time frame
#3

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to reduce the discrepancy between their actual selves and their ideal selves?

Two-factor theory
ERG theory
Self-determination theory
Discrepancy theory
#4

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?

Achievement
Recognition
Salary
Responsibility
#5

Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of Motivation?

Frederick Herzberg
Victor Vroom
Abraham Maslow
Clayton Alderfer
#6

Which motivation theory proposes that individuals are motivated by a desire to fulfill five levels of needs, from physiological to self-actualization?

ERG Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Acquired Needs Theory
#7

According to the Expectancy Theory, which of the following factors relates to the belief that increased effort will lead to improved performance?

Instrumentality
Expectancy
Valence
Motivation
#8

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

Salary, job security, company policy
Achievement, recognition, responsibility
Working conditions, interpersonal relations, supervision
Hygiene factors, physiological needs, safety needs
#9

Who introduced the concept of 'Theory X' and 'Theory Y' regarding management's perception of employees?

Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
David McClelland
#10

Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of three needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Theory of Needs
ERG Theory
Acquired Needs Theory
#11

Which motivation theory suggests that people are motivated by three primary needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

ERG Theory
Expectancy Theory
Acquired Needs Theory
Self-Determination Theory
#12

According to Alderfer's ERG theory, what are the three core needs?

Existence, responsibility, growth
Existence, relatedness, growth
Esteem, recognition, growth
Expectancy, recognition, growth
#13

Who proposed the Theory of Learned Needs, which focuses on the needs for achievement, affiliation, and power?

Victor Vroom
Clayton Alderfer
David McClelland
Frederick Herzberg
#14

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

Two-Factor Theory
Self-Determination Theory
ERG Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
#15

What is the primary difference between Alderfer's ERG Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

ERG Theory is based on three needs, while Maslow's Hierarchy has five levels.
ERG Theory focuses on social needs, while Maslow's Hierarchy focuses on self-actualization.
ERG Theory suggests that needs are fluid and can regress, while Maslow's Hierarchy assumes a linear progression.
ERG Theory is applicable only in organizational settings, while Maslow's Hierarchy applies to individuals in all contexts.
#16

Who proposed the Theory of Self-Efficacy?

Abraham Maslow
Victor Vroom
Albert Bandura
David McClelland

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