#1
Which of the following theories suggests that individuals are motivated by their desire to fulfill their needs and move towards self-actualization?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Expectancy Theory
Equity Theory
#2
According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered motivators?
Salary and benefits
Working conditions
Recognition and achievement
Company policies
#3
What does the 'ERG' stand for in ERG Theory?
Existence, Relatedness, Growth
Effort, Recognition, Gratification
Expectancy, Reward, Goal
Extrinsic, Regulated, Growth
#4
Which theory suggests that individuals have three core needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Self-Determination Theory
Acquired Needs Theory
Equity Theory
Motivational Needs Theory
#5
Which theory suggests that individuals have three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Acquired Needs Theory
ERG Theory
Expectancy Theory
#6
Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of Motivation?
Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
Douglas McGregor
Clayton Alderfer
#7
In the context of motivation, what does the 'expectancy' in Expectancy Theory refer to?
The belief that effort will lead to performance
The belief that performance will lead to rewards
The comparison of effort to reward
The individual's perception of fairness
#8
Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals compare their input (effort, time, skill) and output (rewards, recognition) ratios to those of others?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Equity Theory
Hierarchy of Expectations
ERG Theory
#9
Which theory of motivation suggests that people are driven by three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?
Acquired Needs Theory
ERG Theory
Self-Determination Theory
Theory X and Theory Y
#10
According to Expectancy Theory, what is the likelihood that increased effort will lead to increased performance called?
Valence
Instrumentality
Expectancy
Effort-performance linkage
#11
According to the Equity Theory, what happens if an individual perceives an inequity in their input-output ratio compared to others?
They increase their input
They decrease their output
They perceive a sense of fairness
They experience tension and dissatisfaction
#12
What does the 'Acquired Needs Theory' propose about human motivation?
Needs are innate and acquired over time
Needs are fixed and unchangeable
Needs are largely influenced by social factors
Needs are universally consistent across individuals
#13
According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is not one of the innate psychological needs that influence motivation?
Autonomy
Competence
Relatedness
Extraversion
#14
Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory?
It lacks empirical evidence
It ignores individual differences
It overemphasizes financial incentives
It doesn't consider social needs