#1
Which of the following is NOT a component of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Social media needs
ExplanationNot a recognized component in Maslow's hierarchy, which includes physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Theory X management?
Employees seek responsibility
ExplanationTheory X management assumes employees dislike work, avoid responsibility, and require close supervision, contrasting with the notion that employees actively seek responsibility.
#3
Who proposed Theory Y management?
Douglas McGregor
ExplanationDouglas McGregor introduced Theory Y management, which assumes that employees are inherently motivated, enjoy work, and seek autonomy and responsibility.
#4
According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factors are considered motivators?
Recognition and responsibility
ExplanationHerzberg identified motivator factors such as recognition and responsibility that contribute to job satisfaction and motivation.
#5
Who proposed the Expectancy Theory of Motivation?
Victor Vroom
ExplanationVictor Vroom introduced the Expectancy Theory, which suggests that individuals are motivated by the belief that their efforts will lead to desired performance outcomes.
#6
Which motivation theory emphasizes the role of three needs: achievement, power, and affiliation?
McClelland's Theory of Needs
ExplanationMcClelland's Theory of Needs focuses on achievement, power, and affiliation as primary motivators influencing behavior.
#7
What is the main concept behind Adam's Equity Theory?
Employees are motivated by fairness in the workplace
ExplanationAdam's Equity Theory posits that employees are motivated when they perceive fair treatment in relation to their input and outcomes compared to others.
#8
Which theory suggests that individuals compare their input-outcome ratios with those of others in similar situations?
Equity Theory
ExplanationEquity Theory posits that individuals assess the fairness of their input-outcome ratios in comparison to others' ratios in similar situations, affecting their motivation.
#9
Which of the following is a key aspect of the Reinforcement Theory?
Punishment
ExplanationReinforcement Theory emphasizes the use of reinforcements such as rewards and punishments to modify behavior, with punishment being one method of discouraging unwanted behaviors.