Changes in Working Practices Quiz Part 2

What did Taylor believe employees need in order to become efficient?

• Freedom to innovate

• Close supervision and small tasks

• Flexible working hours

• Team collaboration

What did Mayo believe motivated employees?

• Financial incentives

• Social needs

• Strict supervision

• Job security

What is a benefit of Mayo's theory according to the text?

• Increased financial savings

• More motivated workforce

• Reduced working hours

• Higher employee turnover

How does Mayo's theory suggest improving productivity?

• By increasing salaries

• By valuing staff opinions and encouraging teamwork

• By reducing staff numbers

• By implementing stricter rules

Mayo suggested that showing an interest in others can promote what at work?

• Motivation

• Competition

• Isolation

• Stress

Involving others in decision-making is a factor that promotes what, according to Mayo?

• Motivation

• Conflict

• Confusion

• Delay

Ensuring the wellbeing of others is suggested by Mayo to enhance what at work?

• Motivation

• Fatigue

• Boredom

• Disinterest

According to Maslow's theory, how many levels of human needs are there?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

According to Herzberg, what encourages employees to work harder?

• High pay

• Job dissatisfaction

• Responsibility and recognition for achievement

• Hostile work environment

What did Herzberg believe about pay as a motivator?

• Pay is a strong motivator.

• Pay is not a motivator.

• Pay is the only motivator.

• Pay is irrelevant to motivation.