Revision for Motivation Quiz

Which of the following best identifies the nature of the difference between ability and aptitude?

• They are virtually the same.

• Aptitude is a measure of the capability an individual has for carrying out the job whereas ability is a measure of potential.

• Aptitude is a measure of potential whereas ability is a measure of one's capability.

• Both aptitude and ability are closely related to individual needs.

Which of the following is a true statement with regard to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• All needs can be categorized into seven basic categories.

• The higher level needs are not important until the lower level needs have been satisfied.

• The higher level needs are easier to achieve than are the lower level needs.

• Of all the needs, self-actualization is the easiest to achieve.

Which of the following is an accurate description of self-actualization needs?

• One's desire to become the person one is capable of becoming

• One's desire to have a good working relationship with a superior

• One's desire to perform satisfactorily

• One's feeling more superior than others

Which of the following is a true statement with regard to the need satisfaction of employees?

• All employees have the same success with regard to need satisfaction.

• Money is used to satisfy the higher level needs of employees.

• The higher level needs are, for the most part, related to the mind and spirit.

• People in higher level jobs generally are more successful in satisfying their needs than those in lower level jobs.

Identify which one of the following is a job satisfier.

• Working conditions

• Company policy

• Supervision

• Work itself

According to Herzberg, the hygiene factors are concerned with the

• job.

• job content.

• environment in which the job is performed.

• amount of growth the job provides.

According to Herzberg,

• job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction are opposite ends of a continuum.

• the opposite of job satisfaction is job dissatisfaction.

• job satisfaction and job dissatisfaction are separate and distinct from one another.

• when a job satisfier is present, the result is job satisfaction; but when that satisfier is not present, the result is job dissatisfaction.

Which one of the following is a false statement regarding the needs theory?

• The primary motives comprising the needs theory have a psychological base.

• The secondary motives are generally acquired from one's culture.

• The 'need for achievement' is an important secondary motive.

• Individuals with a high need for affiliation tend to find decision making an unpleasant experience.

According to the _______________theory, motivation can result from an imbalance in the ratio between an individual's input and outcome.

• Expectancy

• Equilibrium

• Reinforcement

• Equity

According to the _________________theory, motivation is a consequence of behavior.

• Motivation-hygiene

• Reinforcement

• Equity

• Expectancy