IS 111 Quiz No. 2.2 Theories of Motivation

What is the primary role of leaders in directing?

• To conduct market research

• To manage the organization's budget

• To guide and oversee employees

• To create financial reports

Which of the following is NOT a part of effective delegation?

• Developing team skills

• Focusing on strategic activities

• Empowering team members

• Micromanaging tasks

What is essential for motivating employees according to the text?

• Limiting communication

• Providing strict supervision

• Offering financial incentives only

• Encouragement and recognition

What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs emphasize?

• The role of team dynamics

• The importance of financial rewards

• The significance of job titles

• The sequence of fulfilling needs

According to Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, what are hygiene factors?

• Factors that motivate employees

• Factors that cause dissatisfaction if absent

• Factors that are irrelevant to motivation

• Factors that enhance job satisfaction

What does McClelland's Three Needs Theory include?

• Need for autonomy, need for security, need for success

• Need for achievement, need for affiliation, need for power

• Need for recognition, need for power, need for salary

• Need for safety, need for social interaction, need for growth

What is the focus of Expectancy Theory?

• The belief that effort leads to performance

• The importance of team collaboration

• The role of job satisfaction

• The impact of financial rewards

What does Skinner's Reinforcement Theory aim to explain?

• The role of leadership styles

• The importance of team cohesion

• What motivates good and bad behavior

• How to increase job satisfaction

According to Mayo's Motivation Theory, which factor is most significant?

• Individual performance

• Work environment

• Pay scale

• Job content

What is a key characteristic of Locke's Goal Setting Theory?

• Goals must be vague

• Goals must be clear and challenging

• Goals should be easy to achieve

• Goals should not require commitment