Motivation to Work

Maslow's original hierarchy of needs have ... levels

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

According to Maslow (1943) , one will only feel the need of self esteem after the following needs are met ... (check all relevant options)

• physiological

• security

• social

• self actualisation

On top of Maslow's updated hierachy of needs, is the ... needs

• self actualisation

• transcendence

• physiological

• esteem

Two weaknesses of Maslow's theory are .... and .... Choose two correct answers

• self actualisation is hard to measure

• concepts are highly applicable in work settings

• the concept of self actualisation is based on a few individuals

• as a measurement, projective tests are subjective

According to McClelland, people are motivated by different needs. They are ... (check all relevant options)

• Need for power

• Need for affiliation

• Need for achievements

• Existence needs

• Aesthetic needs

Two strengths of McClelland's theory are .... and .... Choose two correct answers.

• Involve measurable qualities

• Applicable in organisational job posting

• Explains why people struggle to excel in poverty

• Acknowledge that an individual can feel multiple needs at the same time

The following theories are categorized as Need Theories (check all correct answers) :

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• McClelland's Theory of Achievement

• Goal Setting Theory (Locke & Latham)

• Expectancy Theory by Vroom

The following theories are categorized as Cognitive Theories (check all correct answers) :

• Goal Setting (Locke and Latham)

• Expectancy Theory (Vroom, 1964)

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• McClelland's Theory of Achievement Motivation

According to Locke & Latham, an effective goal needs to cover 4CF formula, ....., ......, ......, ......, and Feedback (check all relevant options)

• Clarity

• Challenge

• Complexity

• Commitment

• Correspondence

An application of 4CF goal setting principles is

• SMART method

• Self Motivation Technique

• Reflection Based Goal Setting