Understanding Motivation Theories

What is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Safety needs

• Self-actualization

• Physiological needs

• Esteem needs

Which need in Maslow's theory is focused on safety and security?

• Self-actualization needs

• Physiological needs

• Safety needs

• Esteem needs

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

• Motivators and satisfaction drivers

• Hygiene factors and motivators

• Hygiene factors and performance enhancers

• Hygiene factors and rewards

How does Herzberg's theory differentiate between hygiene factors and motivators?

• Hygiene factors are the same as motivators.

• Motivators prevent dissatisfaction; hygiene factors enhance satisfaction.

• Hygiene factors are only financial incentives.

• Hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction; motivators enhance satisfaction.

What is the Hawthorne Effect as proposed by Elton Mayo?

• The Hawthorne Effect is the phenomenon where employees work harder when they are given more breaks.

• The Hawthorne Effect is the alteration of behavior by individuals when they are aware they are being observed.

• The Hawthorne Effect is the improvement of productivity due to better working conditions.

• The Hawthorne Effect refers to the impact of financial incentives on employee performance.

How can the Hawthorne Effect influence employee productivity?

• The Hawthorne Effect decreases productivity by making employees feel pressured.

• Employees become less productive when they know they are being observed due to stress.

• The Hawthorne Effect can lead to increased employee productivity as workers alter their behavior positively when they know they are being observed.

• The Hawthorne Effect has no impact on employee behavior or productivity.

What is intrinsic motivation?

• Intrinsic motivation is the drive to do something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by competition with others.

• Intrinsic motivation is the desire to achieve external rewards.

• Intrinsic motivation is the need to fulfill societal expectations.

Can you provide an example of intrinsic motivation?

• A child playing video games competitively

• A person jogging to lose weight

• A person reading a book for pleasure.

• A student studying for an exam

What is extrinsic motivation?

• Extrinsic motivation refers to doing something for personal growth.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by personal satisfaction.

• Extrinsic motivation is solely based on internal desires.

• Extrinsic motivation is the motivation to engage in an activity for external rewards or to avoid negative outcomes.

How does extrinsic motivation differ from intrinsic motivation?

• Extrinsic motivation is based on external rewards, while intrinsic motivation is based on internal satisfaction.

• Extrinsic motivation is solely about personal growth.

• Extrinsic motivation is driven by personal values.

• Intrinsic motivation relies on social recognition.