Organizational Behavior and Workplace Motivation Quiz

Test your knowledge on motivation theories like Maslow's Hierarchy and Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. Dive into intrinsic and extrinsic motivation concepts.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic of intrinsic motivation?

External rewards or incentives
Motivation from within oneself
Social pressure
Fear of punishment
#2

Which motivational theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, including physiological, safety, belongingness, esteem, and self-actualization?

Expectancy theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
McClelland's theory of needs
Herzberg's two-factor theory
#3

Which motivational theory emphasizes the role of perceived fairness in determining motivation?

Equity theory
Expectancy theory
Self-determination theory
Reinforcement theory
#4

Which motivational theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Equity theory
Acquired needs theory
Self-determination theory
Two-factor theory
#5

Which motivational theory proposes that individuals are motivated by the perceived fairness of outcomes relative to inputs compared to others?

Equity theory
Expectancy theory
Self-determination theory
Reinforcement theory
#6

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before self-actualization can be achieved?

Safety needs
Physiological needs
Belongingness and love needs
Esteem needs
#7

What theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated to perform certain behaviors because they are expecting a reward or avoiding punishment?

Self-determination theory
Expectancy theory
Goal-setting theory
Reinforcement theory
#8

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their input-output ratios to those of others and may become demotivated if they perceive an inequity?

Expectancy theory
Reinforcement theory
Equity theory
Goal-setting theory
#9

What is the term used to describe the process of modifying one's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors to achieve a goal?

Behavior modification
Cognitive dissonance
Self-regulation
Conformity
#10

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are driven by three primary needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?

Expectancy theory
Two-factor theory
Acquired needs theory
Equity theory
#11

What term describes the process of attributing one's own thoughts or feelings to someone else?

Projection
Displacement
Rationalization
Identification
#12

What is the term used to describe the extent to which individuals believe they can control events affecting them?

Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Self-monitoring
Self-regulation
#13

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

Equity theory
Acquired needs theory
Self-determination theory
Two-factor theory
#14

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which factors are considered hygiene factors that, when absent, can lead to dissatisfaction but when present, do not necessarily lead to satisfaction?

Achievement and recognition
Salary and benefits
Job enrichment and growth
Responsibility and advancement
#15

What term describes the process of shaping behavior by reinforcing successive approximations toward a desired behavior?

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Social learning
Punishment
#16

In Herzberg's two-factor theory, what are considered motivator factors that, when present, can lead to satisfaction and motivation?

Salary and benefits
Job security and working conditions
Achievement and recognition
Company policies and administration
#17

What term describes the extent to which individuals believe they can perform a specific task or reach a specific goal?

Self-efficacy
Self-esteem
Self-actualization
Self-regulation

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