Motivational Theories Quiz

Who is known for the two-factor theory of employee motivation at work?

• Skinner

• Taylor

• Maslow

• Hertzberg

What was Hertzberg's specialism in addition to being a psychologist?

• Sociology

• Business management

• Anthropology

• Political science

According to Hertzberg, what did Taylor believe was the motivating factor at work?

• Empowerment

• Job enrichment

• Recognition

• Financial rewards

What did Hertzberg consider as motivators at work?

• Supervision

• Non-financial factors

• Hygiene factors

• Financial factors

What did Hertzberg call the factors that, if not present, would demotivate employees?

• Motivators

• Hygiene factors

• Recognition factors

• Supervision factors

What is the concept that involves giving employees more responsibility and fulfilling work?

• Recognition

• Supervision

• Job enrichment

• Empowerment

What does empowerment involve according to Hertzberg?

• More control over decision-making

• Less autonomy

• Less responsibility

• More supervision

What did Hertzberg stress the importance of in terms of recognizing employees' performance?

• Supervision

• Financial rewards

• Job enrichment

• Recognition of achievement

What did Hertzberg argue would have the effect of being demotivating if not present in the workplace?

• Job enrichment

• Empowerment

• Recognition of achievement

• Hygiene factors

What are the two things that management and leadership need to ensure according to Hertzberg's analysis?

• Motivators and hygiene factors

• Job enrichment and supervision

• Recognition of achievement and empowerment

• Financial rewards and job enrichment