Human Behavior in Organization Quiz

What is motivation?

• A. The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors

• D. The process that activates behavior randomly

• B. The process that involves only biological forces

• C. The process that focuses on social interactions

Which theory explains the process of motivation by breaking down needs into Achievement, Power, and Affiliation?

• A. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• B. Herzberg's Two-Factor Model

• C. Alderfer's E-R-G Model

• D. McClelland's Theory of Needs

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need involves basic survival such as food and clothing?

• D. Self-actualization needs

• B. Love and belonging needs

• C. Physiological needs

• A. Safety needs

What does Herzberg's Two-Factor Model argue about organizational factors influencing motivation?

• B. Motivational factors are not dissatisfying

• A. Maintenance factors are strongly motivating

• D. Absence of motivational factors is dissatisfying

• C. Absence of maintenance factors is motivating

Which theory of motivation states that specific and challenging goals contribute to higher task performance?

• A. Equity Model

• D. Organizational Behavior Modification Theory

• B. Expectancy Model

• C. Goal Setting Theory

What is the main source of job motivation according to the Goal Setting Theory?

• A. Clear and challenging goals

• B. Positive reinforcement

• C. Negative reinforcement

• D. Punishment

Which model explains that motivation is a product of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence?

• A. Equity Model

• B. Expectancy Model

• D. Alderfer's E-R-G Model

• C. Herzberg's Two-Factor Model

According to the Equity Model, how do employees judge fairness?

• D. By comparing outcomes with their valence

• A. By comparing outcomes with their inputs

• B. By comparing outcomes with others

• C. By comparing inputs with others

What is the main principle of the Organizational Behavior Modification Theory?

• A. Learning by observing others

• D. Using alternative consequences

• B. Changing behavior through rewards or punishments

• C. Applying the law of effect

Which need in Alderfer's ERG Model concerns basic material requirements for living?

• B. Relatedness needs

• C. Growth needs

• A. Existence needs

• D. Self-actualization needs