Motivation theories

What are the two main groups of factors in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

• Basic needs and Psychological needs

• Hygiene factors and Motivator factors

• Deficiency needs and Growth needs

• Safety needs and Esteem needs

How many levels are there in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Six

Which of the following is NOT a category in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Deficiency needs

• Growth needs

• Hygiene factors

• Motivator factors

What commonality do Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs share?

• Both theories were developed in the same year

• Both theories are built from the bottom up and refer to human needs

• Both theories focus exclusively on the workplace

• Both theories classify needs into more than two categories

Which factor in Herzberg's theory is directly related to Maslow's safety needs?

• Job security

• Recognition

• Relationship with colleagues

• Salary

How does the relationship with colleagues (a hygiene factor) affect Maslow's hierarchy?

• It affects the psychological needs

• It affects the belongingness needs

• It affects the esteem needs

• It affects the self-actualization needs

Which motivator factor in Herzberg's theory affects the esteem needs in Maslow's hierarchy?

• Recognition

• Job security

• Work-life balance

• Salary

What is a criticism of integrating Herzberg's and Maslow's theories?

• Herzberg's theory covers all aspects of an individual's life

• Maslow's theory is outdated

• Maslow's theory focuses too much on the workplace

• Herzberg's theory only looks at the employee in a work context

Why might fulfilling all hygiene factors not satisfy all of an employee's needs according to the text?

• Because employees have needs outside of work that affect their performance

• Because hygiene factors do not cover safety needs

• Because motivator factors are more important than hygiene factors

• Because employees do not value hygiene factors

What balance is necessary for the effective use of Herzberg's and Maslow's theories together in management?

• Between hygiene and motivator factors

• Between work life and personal life

• Between basic needs and psychological needs

• Between salary and job security