Organizational Behavior Theories and Workplace Motivation Quiz

Test your knowledge on motivation theories like Maslow's Hierarchy, Equity Theory, and more in this quiz.

#1

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is at the highest level?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Self-actualization needs
#2

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

Maslow's hierarchy of needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
McClelland's Theory of Needs
Expectancy Theory
#3

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

Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Victor Vroom
#4

Which theory suggests that employees are motivated when they have specific, challenging goals and receive feedback on their progress?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#5

Who developed the concept of Theory X and Theory Y?

Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
Elton Mayo
#6

Which theory suggests that employees are motivated when they perceive that they are being treated fairly in comparison to others?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#7

Who proposed the Equity Theory of Motivation?

Frederick Herzberg
Abraham Maslow
Victor Vroom
J. Stacy Adams
#8

Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of both intrinsic and extrinsic factors in influencing employee motivation?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#9

Which theory suggests that individuals compare their inputs and outcomes to those of others and may become demotivated if they perceive inequity?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#10

Which theory suggests that people are motivated by their belief that their effort will lead to performance, which will be rewarded?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#11

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

Theory X
Theory Y
Theory Z
Theory A
#12

Which theory proposes that individuals are motivated by the belief that their effort will result in a certain level of performance and that this performance will be followed by specific outcomes?

Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
#13

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following factors is considered a hygiene factor?

Recognition
Achievement
Salary
Responsibility
#14

Who is known for proposing the Theory Z, which emphasizes the importance of employee involvement and participation in decision-making?

Douglas McGregor
Abraham Maslow
William Ouchi
Elton Mayo
#15

Who introduced the concept of Self-Determination Theory, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

Daniel Pink
Edward Deci and Richard Ryan
Clayton Alderfer
Douglas McGregor

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