Motivation Quiz

What is motivation?

• A process of analyzing behavior

• A process of activating behavior towards a goal

• A process of deactivating behavior

• A process of ignoring behavior

Which component of motivation relates to the degree to which an employee possesses skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience relevant to their job?

• Opportunity to perform

• Capacity to perform

• Intensity to perform

• Willingness to perform

Which key element of motivation refers to the level of effort provided by the employee in attempting to achieve a goal?

• Intensity

• Capacity

• Persistence

• Direction

Which theory of motivation focuses on analyzing the wants and needs of an individual?

• ERG Theory

• Expectancy Theory

• Equity Theory

• Hierarchy of Needs Theory

What does the Two-Factor Theory of Frederick Herzberg focus on?

• Monetary rewards

• Specific and difficult goals

• Job context leading to low job satisfaction

• Employee equitability

What does the Expectancy Theory of Victor Vroom focus on?

• Hierarchy of needs

• Specific and difficult goals

• Employee equitability

• Choosing actions for greatest rewards

What is Organizational Behavior Modification based on?

• Ignoring behavior

• Repeating behavior with favorable consequences

• Repeating behavior with unfavorable consequences

• Repeating unfavorable behavior

What is the purpose of Motivation through Recognition and Pride?

• To identify rewards and recognition that workers will value

• To provide financial incentives

• To modify job design

• To analyze job context

What are financial incentives in terms of motivation?

• Tools of motivation

• Job context

• Specific and difficult goals

• Monetary rewards

Which theory of motivation focuses on employee equitability at work?

• ERG Theory

• Goal Setting Theory

• Equity Theory

• Acquired Needs Theory