#1
What does the equity theory of motivation propose?
Employees are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to performance
Employees are motivated by fairness and equity in rewards
Employees are motivated by a desire to fulfill their basic physiological needs
Employees are motivated by the opportunity for advancement and growth
#2
What is a key concept in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
Hygiene factors
Self-actualization
Equity
Expectancy
#3
What is the central idea behind the Goal-Setting Theory?
Employees are motivated by their personal goals unrelated to work
Setting specific and challenging goals leads to higher performance
Employees are primarily motivated by their social relationships at work
Management should focus on providing rewards for employees
#4
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need corresponds to the desire for self-esteem, achievement, and recognition?
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Esteem needs
#5
Who introduced the concept of 'Theory X' and 'Theory Y' regarding management approaches?
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
David McClelland
#6
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed?
Physiological needs
Esteem needs
Safety needs
Self-actualization needs
#7
Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Theory of Needs
Self-Determination Theory
Expectancy Theory
#8
Which motivational technique involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals?
Job enrichment
Management by objectives
Piece-rate pay
Equity theory
#9
Which motivational theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Theory of Needs
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
#10
Who introduced the concept of 'hygiene factors' and 'motivators' in the workplace?
Abraham Maslow
Douglas McGregor
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer
#11
What does the theory of operant conditioning propose about motivation?
Motivation arises from the conscious pursuit of goals
Motivation is driven by the expectation of rewards or punishment
Motivation stems from fulfilling higher-level needs
Motivation results from the balance of effort and reward
#12
Which motivational theory suggests that people are motivated by a desire to maintain a balance between their inputs and outcomes in comparison to others?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Theory of Needs
Equity Theory
#13
Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of motivation?
Abraham Maslow
Victor Vroom
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer
#14
According to Alderfer's ERG theory, what are the three core needs?
Existence, recognition, growth
Esteem, relatedness, goals
Expectancy, reinforcement, gratitude
Existence, relatedness, growth
#15
In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does the term 'valence' refer to?
The perceived likelihood of achieving a goal
The importance an individual places on a particular outcome or reward
The belief that increased effort will lead to improved performance
The value an individual places on intrinsic motivation
#16
Which motivational theory proposes that motivation is influenced by an individual's belief about the likelihood of successfully achieving a desired outcome?
Self-Determination Theory
Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#17
Which motivational theory focuses on the balance between inputs and outcomes, comparing oneself to others?
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Self-Determination Theory