Theories and Models of Motivation and Job Design Quiz

Explore theories like Maslow's Hierarchy, Expectancy, and Job Characteristics Model. Assess your grasp on motivation concepts with 19 insightful questions.

#1

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain?

Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#2

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

Recognition and achievement
Salary and benefits
Advancement and growth
Responsibility and autonomy
#3

Which theory of motivation proposes that individuals have a hierarchy of needs consisting of physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

Equity Theory
Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Expectancy Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#4

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory, which need represents the desire for self-esteem, achievement, and recognition?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Social needs
Esteem needs
#5

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, which category of needs encompasses the need for personal growth and development?

Existence needs
Relatedness needs
Growth needs
Self-actualization needs
#6

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by their perceived level of fairness in social exchanges?

Reinforcement Theory
Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
Two-Factor Theory
#7

Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals are motivated by the expectation that their efforts will lead to desired performance, which will then result in desired rewards?

Two-Factor Theory
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Reinforcement Theory
#8

The Expectancy Theory of Motivation emphasizes the importance of which of the following elements?

Expectancy, valence, and instrumentality
Goals, rewards, and punishment
Conscious and unconscious desires
Social comparison and equity
#9

Which model of job design focuses on enriching jobs by increasing the variety of tasks an employee performs and the level of responsibility they have?

Job Characteristics Model
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Social Exchange Theory
#10

In the context of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what are motivators also known as?

Hygiene factors
Satisfiers
Dissatisfiers
Incentives
#11

Which theory of motivation emphasizes the importance of setting specific and challenging goals to enhance performance?

Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Expectancy Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
Equity Theory
#12

In the context of Expectancy Theory, what does expectancy refer to?

The belief that effort will lead to high performance
The belief that high performance will lead to desired outcomes
The value attached to the outcome
The belief that effort will lead to desired outcomes
#13

Which of the following is NOT one of the core components of the Equity Theory?

Inputs
Outputs
Perceptions
Reinforcements
#14

In the context of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what term is used to describe factors that lead to dissatisfaction if absent but do not necessarily lead to motivation if present?

Motivators
Hygiene factors
Satisfiers
Incentives
#15

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which of the following is NOT a core dimension of a job that leads to high motivation and satisfaction?

Skill variety
Task significance
Feedback
Centralization
#16

According to the Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model, which of the following is NOT a critical psychological state that leads to higher motivation, performance, and satisfaction?

Experienced responsibility
Knowledge of results
Experienced meaningfulness
Experienced skill variety
#17

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which dimension refers to the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work?

Skill variety
Task identity
Task significance
Autonomy
#18

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which dimension refers to the extent to which a job provides freedom, independence, and discretion to the employee?

Skill variety
Task identity
Autonomy
Feedback
#19

According to the Job Characteristics Model, which dimension refers to the extent to which a job has a substantial impact on the lives or work of other people?

Task significance
Autonomy
Feedback
Skill variety

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