#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
ExplanationHierarchy of needs theory focusing on self-actualization.
#2
According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered motivators?
Recognition and achievement
ExplanationMotivators in Herzberg's theory include recognition and achievement.
#3
What does the 'ERG' stand for in ERG Theory?
Existence, Relatedness, Growth
ExplanationERG Theory: Existence, Relatedness, Growth are the core needs.
#4
Which theory suggests that individuals have three core needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?
Self-Determination Theory
ExplanationSelf-Determination Theory focuses on autonomy, competence, and relatedness as core needs.
#5
Which theory suggests that individuals have three needs: achievement, affiliation, and power?
Acquired Needs Theory
ExplanationAcquired Needs Theory: Emphasizes achievement, affiliation, and power.
#6
Who proposed the Two-Factor Theory of Motivation?
Frederick Herzberg
ExplanationTwo-Factor Theory by Frederick Herzberg.
#7
In the context of motivation, what does the 'expectancy' in Expectancy Theory refer to?
The belief that effort will lead to performance
ExplanationExpectancy in Expectancy Theory: belief in effort-performance link.
#8
Which theory of motivation suggests that individuals compare their input (effort, time, skill) and output (rewards, recognition) ratios to those of others?
Equity Theory
ExplanationComparing input-output ratios to assess fairness and motivation.
#9
Which theory of motivation suggests that people are driven by three basic needs: existence, relatedness, and growth?
ERG Theory
ExplanationERG Theory focuses on needs of existence, relatedness, and growth.
#10
According to Expectancy Theory, what is the likelihood that increased effort will lead to increased performance called?
Expectancy
ExplanationExpectancy Theory: Likelihood of effort leading to performance.
#11
According to the Equity Theory, what happens if an individual perceives an inequity in their input-output ratio compared to others?
They experience tension and dissatisfaction
ExplanationEquity Theory: Perceiving inequity leads to tension and dissatisfaction.
#12
What does the 'Acquired Needs Theory' propose about human motivation?
Needs are innate and acquired over time
ExplanationAcquired Needs Theory: Mix of innate and acquired human needs.
#13
According to Self-Determination Theory, which of the following is not one of the innate psychological needs that influence motivation?
Extraversion
ExplanationInnate psychological needs in Self-Determination Theory: autonomy, competence, relatedness (not extraversion).
#14
Which of the following is a criticism of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory?
It lacks empirical evidence
ExplanationCriticism: Maslow's Hierarchy lacks empirical evidence.