OB - Motivation Theories

What are the basic components of motivation?

• Excitement, Direction, Maintenance, Goal

• Desire, Achievement, Recognition, Power

• Ambition, Responsibility, Performance, Feedback

• Skill, Task, Identity, Autonomy

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need becomes dominant after physiological needs are satisfied?

• Self-Actualization

• Safety

• Social

• Esteem

What does Theory X assume about employees?

• They prefer autonomy in their tasks

• They dislike work and must be directed

• They seek responsibility and self-direction

• They are motivated by intrinsic rewards

What is the focus of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

• Existence and growth needs

• Intrinsic and extrinsic factors

• Job security and environment

• Social and esteem needs

What does the ERG Theory categorize needs into?

• Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Social

• Achievement, Affiliation, Power

• Physiological, Safety, Esteem

• Existence, Relatedness, Growth

What is the primary focus of Cognitive Evaluation Theory?

• The role of feedback in job performance

• The importance of goal-setting

• The relationship between effort and performance

• Impact of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation

According to Goal-Setting Theory, what leads to higher performance?

• Specific and difficult goals with feedback

• General goals without feedback

• Easy goals with high rewards

• Vague goals with no consequences

What does Job Design Theory emphasize?

• The importance of team dynamics

• Employee satisfaction and motivation

• The role of management in employee performance

• Job characteristics and their impact on outcomes

Which of the following is NOT one of the five job characteristics in Job Design Theory?

• Task significance

• Skill variety

• Feedback

• Job security

What does Equity Theory focus on?

• Fairness in job inputs and outcomes

• The relationship between effort and reward

• The impact of leadership on motivation

• The importance of job satisfaction