WorksheetsMotivation Theory part 2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 11mins
Whose theory was X & Y?
Vroom
Maslow
McGregor
Herzberg
According to Herzberg, employees are commonly
most satisfied when offered:
adequate supervision
adequate salary
recognition
job security
A supervisor who believes in ____________________
will likely monitor employees closely to ensure that
their work is completed.
McGregor’s Theory X
McGregor’s Theory Y
Herzberg Two Factor Theory
Herzberg Motivator Factor
What type of motivation is "My mom wants me to go to college."
Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Social need
Self-actualization need
If Meena is categorized as a Theory X manager, which behaviours will she most likely exhibit?
She will empower her subordinates.
She will trust her employees to use their discretion in most matters.
She will strictly control all the details of any project she is managing.
She will delegate authority extensively to junior managers.
According to the two-factor theory proposed by Herzberg, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?
promotional opportunities
quality of supervision
achievement
recognition
Feeling good about your sports performance is an example of:
Intrinsic motivation
Extrinsic motivation
Social need
Self-esteem need
Which cause dissatisfaction in the workplace, are extrinsic to the work itself, and linked to compensation and job security?
Progression principles
Hygiene factors
Job enrichment factors
Motivators
Which are linked to employee motivation and arise from intrinsic conditions of the job itself?
Motivators/satisfiers
Leadership issues
Progression principles
Hygiene factors
According to Herzberg's Theory, which of the following
would have the most substantial positive effect on employee satisfaction?
quarterly bonus
increased responsibility
improved working conditions
annual employment contract
Which of the following is NOT a hygiene factor according to Herzberg?
Salary
Fringe benefits
Company rules
Meaningfulness in job
Who came up with the two-factor theory of motivation?
Elton Mayo
Douglas McGregor
Frederick Herzberg
Abraham Maslow
What are the factors that motivate employees to work harder when they are present?
Fair policies
Job security
Hygiene factors
Motivators
What is an example of a motivator at Google that increases the satisfaction of their employees?
Global education leave program
Nap pods
Deceased employees spouses benefits
Free food
What has Google succeeded in doing to reduce the chance of dissatisfaction among its employees?
Reducing working hours
Cutting salaries
Meeting employees hygiene factors
Ignoring employee feedback
What is the first thing Google has succeeded in doing to meet employees hygiene factors?
Excellent working environment
Regular pay reviews
Offering growth opportunities
Recognition and praise
What is the main focus of an organization according to Herzberg's theory?
Promoting job security over advancement
Ignoring hygiene factors and focusing on motivators
Meeting hygiene factors before moving on to motivators
Offering unfair pay to employees
Is satisfaction and dissatisfaction opposites?
Yes
No
Understand the given scenario and identify whether it's THEORY X or THEORY Y.
1. Jennie has been working for Bill the supermarket manager for about a year now and she knows her job well. Bill came every morning to check and nitpicks about every little things making sure that everything is perfect.
Theory X
Theory Y
2. Roy is an entry-level entry-level employee who works under CK as the mid-level marketing manager. Emma is full of ideas for unique marketing campaigns, although it's not necessarily her job; CK encourages her to share her ideas. Roy loves that CK sees her creativity and hopes to foster it.
Theory Y
Theory X
3. Jane works in sales and landed a huge account. John is her boss and complimented her how hard she's been working to and they made a celebratory cheer
Theory X
Theory Y
3. Theory Y deals with _________kind of leadership.
Democratic
Autocratic
ALL of the Above
Whose theory was X & Y? (ALL CAPS )
(a)
The best attitude of managers is:
THEORY X
THEORY Y
IT DEPENDS
What motivated Ouchi to come up with assumptions of Theory 'Z'?
Japanese style of management.
Change in profit of American companies.
Difference in labour productivity of Japan and America during 90's
Difference in labour productivity of Japan and America during 80's
Theory Z emphasizes which key aspect for employees?
According to Theory Z, what is essential for creating a strong bond between the organization and employees?
Frequent promotions
High salaries
Stable lifetime employment
Strict policies
Theory Z promotes which type of decision-making to enhance productivity?
Centralized decision-making
Participative decision-making
Top-down decision-making
Individual decision-making
How does Theory Z aim to maintain high employee morale and satisfaction?
By enforcing strict rules and regulations
Through opportunities for collaboration and multi-level participation in decision-making
By reducing job security
By focusing on individual achievement only
