Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Quiz

How does a salary scheme benefit a business?

• Increases employee loyalty and trust

• Directly incentivizes higher performance

• Reduces the need for training

• Improves product quality

What is a potential disadvantage of commission-based pay?

• Employees may use unethical techniques

• Employees may become less loyal

• Output per person may decrease

• Targets become less clear

Performance-related pay links employee pay to what?

• Achievement of targets at work

• Number of hours worked

• Number of units produced

• Seniority in the company

Which group may find performance-related pay unfair?

• Employees in the service sector

• Employees in manufacturing

• Employees in sales

• Employees in management

Which payment method may lead to customer-relations problems due to unethical techniques?

• Commission

• Piece rate

• Salary scheme

• Performance-related pay

What is a common disadvantage of financial motivation methods that focus on individual output?

• Quality may drop

• Employee loyalty increases

• Long-term planning is easier

• Targets are always met

According to Maslow, what must happen before a worker is motivated by the next level of need?

• The next level must be partially met

• The lower level must be fully met

• The highest level must be met first

• All needs must be met at once

What is the third level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Esteem needs

• Social needs

• Safety needs

• Physiological needs

Which of the following is NOT a level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

• Financial needs

• Esteem needs

• Social needs

• Safety needs

What happens if hygiene factors are not present, according to Herzberg?

• Dissatisfaction will occur

• Motivation will increase

• Employees will be promoted

• Productivity will double