Final Test. Management Issues

What is Maslow’s need hierarchy?

• A theory that arranges human needs into a pyramid-shaped model.

• A method for measuring employee satisfaction.

• A classification of job roles based on needs.

• A psychological test for assessing personal development.

What are deficiency needs?

• Needs that must be satisfied to ensure a person’s existence.

• Higher-order needs concerned with personal development.

• Needs that are not essential for survival.

• Needs that can be ignored for personal growth.

What do esteem needs reflect?

• The desire to be seen as a person of worth.

• The need for basic physiological requirements.

• The need for social connections.

• The desire for financial success.

What are self-actualization needs?

• The desire to reach one’s potential.

• The need for safety and security.

• The need for social acceptance.

• The desire for material wealth.

How can managers help employees satisfy their esteem needs?

• By praising the quality of their work.

• By providing financial incentives.

• By offering more vacation time.

• By assigning them to high-status projects.

What is the significance of Maslow’s need hierarchy in the workplace?

• It helps classify needs and motivates employees.

• It provides a framework for employee evaluations.

• It determines salary structures.

• It outlines job responsibilities.

What is the affiliation need?

• A desire to have close relationships with others.

• A need for personal achievement.

• A craving for power and control.

• A requirement for financial security.

What are dissatisfiers in the context of job motivation?

• Elements that prevent dissatisfaction

• Elements that create satisfaction

• Elements that are always present

• Elements that are irrelevant to job satisfaction

What is the role of hygiene factors in job satisfaction?

• They prevent dissatisfaction but do not create satisfaction

• They create high levels of satisfaction

• They are irrelevant to job satisfaction

• They are the only factors that matter

What is a widely practiced business strategy to expand business?

• Global diversification

• Local marketing

• Cost-cutting

• Product innovation