#1
What does the equity theory of motivation propose?
Employees are motivated by fairness and equity in rewards
ExplanationEmployees are motivated when they perceive fairness in rewards.
#2
What is a key concept in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
Hygiene factors
ExplanationHygiene factors are key to job dissatisfaction.
#3
What is the central idea behind the Goal-Setting Theory?
Setting specific and challenging goals leads to higher performance
ExplanationSetting challenging goals enhances performance.
#4
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need corresponds to the desire for self-esteem, achievement, and recognition?
Esteem needs
ExplanationEsteem needs involve self-esteem, achievement, and recognition.
#5
Who introduced the concept of 'Theory X' and 'Theory Y' regarding management approaches?
Douglas McGregor
ExplanationIntroduced by Douglas McGregor to contrast management approaches.
#6
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before higher-level needs can be addressed?
Physiological needs
ExplanationBasic needs like food, water, shelter must be met before others.
#7
Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Self-Determination Theory
ExplanationFocuses on autonomy, competence, and relatedness as key motivators.
#8
Which motivational technique involves setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals?
Management by objectives
ExplanationInvolves setting SMART goals for motivation.
#9
Which motivational theory suggests that individuals are motivated by three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?
McClelland's Theory of Needs
ExplanationFocuses on achievement, affiliation, and power as key motivators.
#10
Who introduced the concept of 'hygiene factors' and 'motivators' in the workplace?
Frederick Herzberg
ExplanationIntroduced by Frederick Herzberg in his Two-Factor Theory.
#11
What does the theory of operant conditioning propose about motivation?
Motivation is driven by the expectation of rewards or punishment
ExplanationMotivation is influenced by anticipated rewards or punishment.
#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?
Equity Theory
ExplanationFocuses on perceived fairness in outcomes compared to inputs.
#13
Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of motivation?
Victor Vroom
ExplanationVictor Vroom introduced the concept of expectancy theory.
#14
According to Alderfer's ERG theory, what are the three core needs?
Existence, relatedness, growth
ExplanationExistence, relatedness, and growth are the core needs.
#15
In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does the term 'valence' refer to?
The importance an individual places on a particular outcome or reward
ExplanationValence indicates the value attached to a reward or outcome.
#16
Which motivational theory proposes that motivation is influenced by an individual's belief about the likelihood of successfully achieving a desired outcome?
Expectancy Theory
ExplanationBelief in achieving desired outcomes influences motivation.
#17
Which motivational theory focuses on the balance between inputs and outcomes, comparing oneself to others?
Equity Theory
ExplanationFocuses on fairness in outcomes compared to others' inputs.