Exploring Organisational Behaviour

What is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• A model for economic growth

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a five-tier model of human needs, represented as a pyramid.

• A framework for political ideologies

• A theory about animal behavior

Explain Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory.

• Hygiene Factors are the only determinants of job satisfaction.

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory distinguishes between Hygiene Factors that prevent dissatisfaction and Motivators that enhance satisfaction.

• Herzberg's theory focuses exclusively on financial incentives.

• Motivators are solely responsible for preventing dissatisfaction.

What are the key components of Expectancy Theory?

• Motivation, Satisfaction, Performance

• Expectancy, Feedback, Reward

• Effort, Outcome, Satisfaction

• Expectancy, Instrumentality, Valence

How does intrinsic motivation differ from extrinsic motivation?

• Intrinsic motivation is focused on financial gain, whereas extrinsic motivation is about personal growth.

• Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation is driven by external rewards.

• Intrinsic motivation relies on social approval, while extrinsic motivation is based on personal enjoyment.

• Intrinsic motivation is influenced by competition, while extrinsic motivation is about self-reflection.

What are the stages of group development according to Tuckman?

• Identifying, Developing, Implementing, Evaluating

• Initiating, Executing, Monitoring, Closing

• Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning

• Planning, Executing, Reviewing, Closing

Define group cohesion and its importance in teams.

• Group cohesion is the degree of unity among team members, crucial for enhancing communication, motivation, and overall team performance.

• Group cohesion is the individual skills of team members.

• Group cohesion refers to the physical proximity of team members.

• Group cohesion is the amount of resources available to a team.

What is the difference between formal and informal groups?

• Formal groups are always larger than informal groups.

• Informal groups have strict rules and regulations.

• Formal groups have defined roles and structures, while informal groups are based on personal relationships and lack formal organization.

• Formal groups are formed spontaneously without any structure.

Describe the role of a leader in group dynamics.

• A leader should focus solely on their own goals rather than the group's objectives.

• A leader plays a crucial role in guiding, motivating, and facilitating effective collaboration within a group.

• A leader's role is to avoid conflict at all costs.

• A leader only makes decisions without consulting the group.

What are the main characteristics of transformational leadership?

• Emphasis on transactional rewards and punishments

• Strict adherence to rules and procedures

• Focus on maintaining the status quo

• The main characteristics of transformational leadership are vision and inspiration, individualized consideration, intellectual stimulation, and idealized influence.

Explain the concept of situational leadership.

• Situational leadership is a flexible leadership style that adapts to the needs of team members and the demands of the situation.

• Situational leadership is a method that eliminates the need for communication within the team.

• Situational leadership focuses solely on the leader's authority and control over the team.

• Situational leadership is a rigid approach that does not change with circumstances.