Motivation Theories Quiz

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs must be fulfilled first?

• Esteem needs

• Self-actualization needs

• Physiological needs

• Social needs

Which of the following is NOT an example of a hygiene factor in Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

• Job security

• Salary

• Recognition

• Work conditions

Alderfer's ERG theory includes which of the following categories of needs?

• Existence, Relatedness, Growth

• Esteem, Relatedness, Goals

• Extrinsic, Rational, Growth

• Existence, Recognition, Goals

According to McClelland’s Needs Theory, individuals who enjoy taking on challenges and succeeding are driven by which need?

• Need for Power

• Need for Achievement

• Need for Affiliation

• Need for Security

Which motivation theory emphasizes the importance of goal setting in enhancing performance?

• Expectancy Theory

• Goal-Setting Theory

• Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

• Equity Theory

According to Maslow, which need comes immediately after physiological and safety needs?

• Esteem needs

• Belongingness and love needs

• Self-actualization

• Security needs

In Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which factor is responsible for increasing job dissatisfaction when removed?

• Motivators

• Hygiene factors

• Growth factors

• Relatedness factors

Which of the following is an example of a motivator in Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

• Salary

• Job security

• Recognition

• Company policies

According to Alderfer’s ERG Theory, what happens if an individual’s higher-level needs are not met?

• They regress to lower-level needs

• They continue striving for the higher-level needs

• They become unmotivated

• They shift to self-actualization

Which of the following statements best represents Adams’ Equity Theory?

• Employees are motivated by clear and specific goals.

• Employees compare their input-to-output ratio with that of others.

• Employees work harder when hygiene factors are met.

• Employees follow a fixed hierarchy of needs.