Employee Motivation in Theory

Which of the following theories is NOT one of the main theories of employee motivation?

• Taylor's Scientific Management

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

• Vroom's Expectancy Theory

Which of the following is NOT linked with Motivation & Engagement?

• Organisational Structure

• Labour productivity

• Staff retention & Labour turnover

• Market Research

Fill in the blank: Motivation & Engagement is closely linked with Job ________.

• Job Satisfaction

• Job Performance

• Job Title

• Job Description

Fill in the blank: Motivation & Engagement is closely linked with Labour ________.

• Labour productivity

• Labour cost

• Labour laws

• Labour unions

Which theory is associated with Taylor?

• Hierarchy of needs

• Scientific management

• Two-factor theory

Discuss how Amazon's piece-rate approach to rewarding and managing employees in its warehouses relates to Taylor's principles of scientific management.

• Amazon's piece-rate approach aligns with Taylor's principles by focusing on efficiency and productivity.

• Amazon's approach contradicts Taylor's principles by emphasizing employee satisfaction over productivity.

• Amazon's approach is unrelated to Taylor's principles as it focuses solely on customer satisfaction.

• Amazon's approach is a modern adaptation of Taylor's principles, incorporating technology and data analytics.

What needs are described as 'Basic needs – e.g., food, shelter' in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Safety

• Psychological

• Social

• Esteem

Which level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is related to 'Safe working environment; job security'?

• Safety

• Social

• Esteem

• Self-actualisation

What theory did Herzberg believe in?

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Theory X and Theory Y

• Two-Factor Theory

• ERG Theory

Which of the following is NOT a hygiene factor according to Herzberg's Theory?

• Pay

• Working conditions

• Job security

• Opportunities for promotion