Organizational Behavior Motivation Quiz

What is the definition of motivation according to Kreitner dan Kinicki (2001)?

• Forces within the individual that account for the direction, level and persistence of person’s effort expended at work.

• Forces that drive individuals to achieve their goals.

• Forces that come from external sources to push individuals to work harder.

• Forces that determine an individual's level of satisfaction at work.

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which category includes the desire for personal development?

• Physiological Needs

• Safety and Security

• Self-Actualization

• Belongingness

What are the characteristics of high achievers according to the text?

• Prefer work alone than teams

• Strive for friendship

• Wants immediate and specific feedback on their performance

• Prefer in competitive and status oriented situations

What is the main assumption of Theory X in Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y?

• Employees like work and seek responsibility

• Employees dislike work and avoid responsibility

• Employees are capable of making decisions and exercise self-direction

• Employees are preoccupied with their job and always think about work

According to Equity Theory, what might employees do if they perceive an inequity?

• Performance–Reward Relationship

• Change inputs (slack off)

• Distort/change perceptions of self

• Rewards–Personal Goals Relationship

What is the Effort–Performance Relationship in Expectancy Theory based on?

• The strength of an expectation that the act will be followed by a given outcome

• The degree to which organizational rewards satisfy an individual’s goals or needs

• The belief that performing at a particular level will lead to the attainment of a desired outcome

• The probability that exerting a given amount of effort will lead to performance

What are the core needs in ERG Theory by Clayton Alderfer?

• Self-Respect, Self-Esteem, Self-Actualization

• Achievement, Status, Friendship

• Physiological, Safety, Belongingness

• Existence, Relatedness, Growth

What is the relationship between motivation and performance according to the text?

• Motivation and performance always have a positive relationship

• Performance is solely based on an individual's level of satisfaction at work

• Performance is not depending on motivation alone, but also on ability

• Motivation is the only factor that determines performance

What is the nature of motivation according to the text?

• Forces that drive individuals to achieve their goals

• Forces within the individual that account for the direction, level and persistence of person’s effort expended at work

• Forces that come from external sources to push individuals to work harder

• Forces that determine an individual's level of satisfaction at work

What are the similarities between ERG Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Alderfer identified only 3 needs

• Maslow’s needs are satisfied one by one, Alderfer occur at the same time

• Existence equals physiological and safety needs

• Alderfer's theory is not always upward movement like Maslow's