MBA Quiz: Maslow & ERG Theories

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following represents the highest level of needs?

• Safety needs

• Social needs

• Self-actualization

• Esteem needs

In Maslow’s theory, which of the following is NOT a basic physiological need?

• Food

• Shelter

• Security

• Water

What does the “E” in ERG Theory stand for?

• Esteem

• Existence

• Expectancy

• Efficiency

Alderfer’s ERG Theory collapses Maslow’s five levels into how many categories?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following is NOT a component of Alderfer’s ERG Theory?

• Growth

• Esteem

• Existence

• Relatedness

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Maslow’s and Alderfer’s theories?

• ERG Theory builds upon Maslow’s by adding more stages.

• ERG Theory refines Maslow’s by allowing movement up and down the hierarchy.

• Maslow’s theory is more flexible than ERG Theory.

• Maslow’s theory is more applicable to modern organizations.

Which principle in ERG Theory suggests that when higher-level needs are frustrated, individuals revert to satisfying lower-level needs?

• Frustration-Regression Hypothesis

• Need Fulfillment Principle

• Motivation-Regression Model

• Hierarchical Flexibility Principle

According to Maslow’s theory, which need is fulfilled when employees seek job security and benefits such as health insurance?

• Self-actualization

• Physiological

• Safety

• Esteem

In ERG Theory, which need is most closely related to Maslow’s self-actualization?

• Existence

• Growth

• Relatedness

• Safety

Which of the following correctly orders Maslow’s hierarchy from lowest to highest?

• Physiological, Safety, Esteem, Social, Self-actualization

• Physiological, Safety, Social, Esteem, Self-actualization

• Safety, Physiological, Social, Esteem, Self-actualization

• Physiological, Social, Safety, Esteem, Self-actualization