motivation chapter

What is the primary focus of motivation in management?

• Planning and organizing

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  Assigning tasks to employees

• Influencing behavior to achieve goals

• Managing finances

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be satisfied first?

• Esteem needs

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  Social needs

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  Physiological needs

• Self-actualization needs

Which of the following is NOT a hygiene factor in Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

• Salary

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  Recognition

• Working conditions

• Company policies

McGregor’s Theory X assumes that employees are:

• Self-motivated and enjoy work

• Creative and seek opportunities

• Lazy and avoid responsibility

• Focused on personal growth

What does Adam’s Equity Theory primarily focus on?

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  Fairness in rewards

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  Satisfying employee needs

• Setting challenging goals

• Reinforcing desired behavior

Which of the following is a characteristic of Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory?

• Goals should be vague and flexible

• Employees should set goals independently

• Goals must be specific and challenging

• Goals should replace monetary reward

Positive reinforcement in Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory involves:

• Removing an unpleasant consequence

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  Providing a reward for desired behavior

• Punishing undesirable behavior

• Ignoring unwanted behavior

What is the primary goal of motivation theories in the workplace?

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  To control employee behavior

• To enhance employee performance and satisfaction

• To maximize profits at all costs

• To eliminate the need for supervision

According to McClelland’s Theory of Needs, individuals motivated by the need for affiliation:

• Desire power and control over others

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  Focus on achieving high performance standards

• Seek friendly and close interpersonal relationships

• Avoid social interactions and prefer independence

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Which of the following is NOT a hygiene factor in Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

• Salary

• Recognition

• Working conditions

• Company policies