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motivation chapter

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

What is the primary focus of motivation in management?

a)

Planning and organizing

b)


Assigning tasks to employees

c)

Influencing behavior to achieve goals

d)

Managing finances

2.

According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which need must be satisfied first?

a)

Esteem needs

b)


Social needs

c)


Physiological needs

d)

Self-actualization needs

3.

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

a)

Salary

b)


Recognition

c)

Working conditions

d)

Company policies

4.

McGregor’s Theory X assumes that employees are:

a)

Self-motivated and enjoy work

b)

Creative and seek opportunities

c)

Lazy and avoid responsibility

d)

Focused on personal growth

5.

What does Adam’s Equity Theory primarily focus on?

a)


Fairness in rewards

b)


Satisfying employee needs

c)

Setting challenging goals

d)

Reinforcing desired behavior

6.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory?

a)

Goals should be vague and flexible

b)

Employees should set goals independently

c)

Goals must be specific and challenging

d)

Goals should replace monetary reward

7.

Positive reinforcement in Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory involves:

a)

Removing an unpleasant consequence

b)


Providing a reward for desired behavior

c)

Punishing undesirable behavior

d)

Ignoring unwanted behavior

8.

What is the primary goal of motivation theories in the workplace?

a)


To control employee behavior

b)

To enhance employee performance and satisfaction

c)

To maximize profits at all costs

d)

To eliminate the need for supervision

9.

According to McClelland’s Theory of Needs, individuals motivated by the need for affiliation:

a)

Desire power and control over others

b)


Focus on achieving high performance standards

c)

Seek friendly and close interpersonal relationships

d)

Avoid social interactions and prefer independence

10.


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

a)

Salary

b)

Recognition

c)

Working conditions

d)

Company policies

11.

Which of the following strategies would a manager use to apply Adam’s Equity Theory in the workplace?

a)

Set specific and measurable goals

b)

Ensure fair and equal rewards among employees

c)

Provide clear instructions and training

d)

Use punishment to correct behavior

12.

Which theory explains motivation as a process of balancing input and output?

a)

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

b)

Equity Theory

c)

. Goal-Setting Theory

d)

Expectancy Theory

13.

What is the topmost level of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

a)

Esteem

b)

Safety

c)

Self-Actualization

d)

Social

14.

Which of the following is an example of a safety need according to Maslow?

a)

Recognition at work

b)

Job security

c)

Belongingness to a team

d)

A promotion

15.

What does Theory Y suggest about employees?

a)

Employees dislike work and need supervision

b)

Employees are naturally lazy and avoid responsibility

c)

Employees are self-motivated and enjoy their work

d)

Employees need to be punished to improve performance

16.

In Herzberg’s theory, which of the following is a hygiene factor?

a)

Recognition

b)

Growth opportunities

c)

Company policies

d)

Achievement

17.

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory is based on the relationship between:

a)

Effort, performance, and reward

b)

Motivation, satisfaction, and behavior

c)

Goals, planning, and execution

d)

Inputs, outputs, and balance

18.

Which theory emphasizes the importance of setting specific and challenging goals?

a)

Reinforcement Theory

b)

Goal-Setting Theory

c)

Equity Theory

d)

Maslow’s Hierarchy

19.

Positive reinforcement involves:

a)

Removing an unpleasant stimulus

b)

Ignoring unwanted behavior

c)

. Adding a reward to encourage desired behavior

d)

Reducing workload to increase motivation

20.

Which of the following is a key component of motivation?

a)

Money and benefits

b)

Direction, intensity, and persistence

c)

Supervision and control

d)

Rules and regulations

21.

In Maslow’s hierarchy, the need for belonging is categorized under:

a)

Esteem needs

b)

Self-actualization needs

c)

Social needs

d)

Safety needs

22.

What does Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory focus on?

a)

The fairness of rewards

b)

The consequences of behavior

c)

The hierarchy of needs

d)

The power of goal setting

23.

. According to Herzberg, what motivates employees in the long term?

a)

Hygiene factors

b)

Monetary benefits

c)

Motivators like recognition and achievement

d)

Strict supervision

24.

In Expectancy Theory, “valence” refers to:

a)

The relationship between effort and performance

b)

The value an individual places on a reward

c)

The likelihood of achieving the desired goal

d)

The fairness of the reward system

25.

A person motivated by McClelland’s need for achievement would likely:

a)

Prefer teamwork over individual tasks

b)

Avoid challenging goals

c)

Set and achieve high personal standards

d)

Seek to influence others

26.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of Theory X management?

a)

It assumes employees are naturally motivated

b)

It leads to micro-management and lower morale

c)

It encourages employee independence

d)

It fosters creativity in the workplace

27.

Which of the following statements aligns with Herzberg’s theory?

a)

Employees are only motivated by money

b)

Hygiene factors eliminate dissatisfaction but don’t motivate

c)

Motivation comes solely from external rewards

d)

All employees are motivated by the same factors

28.

What is the main focus of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

a)

Fairness in the workplace

b)

Human needs arranged in a sequential order

c)

Employee performance measurement

d)

Rewards based on effort and performance

29.

Which need, according to Maslow, involves the desire for recognition and respect from others?

a)

Physiological needs

b)

Safety needs

c)

Social needs

d)

Esteem needs

30.

What is the main criticism of Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory?

a)

It ignores hygiene factors completely

b)

It focuses too much on intrinsic rewards

c)

It does not consider individual differences in motivation

d)

It cannot be applied to organizational settings

31.

McClelland’s Theory of Needs identifies which of the following as a key motivator?

a)

Basic needs

b)

Autonomy

c)

Need for achievement

d)

Monetary rewards

32.

Which theory emphasizes the belief that individuals are motivated by their expectations of success?

a)

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

b)

Goal-Setting Theory

c)

Vroom’s Expectancy Theory

d)

Adam’s Equity Theory

33.

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

a)

Job security

b)

Work-life balance

c)

Achievement

d)

Salary

34.

Which of the following is TRUE about intrinsic motivation?

a)

It depends solely on monetary rewards

b)

It arises from within the individual

c)

It requires external pressure to be effective

d)

It is always influenced by workplace policies

35.

Which of the following describes an employee motivated by extrinsic factors?

a)

Works harder to achieve personal growth

b)

Enjoys the work without expecting rewards

c)

Focuses on bonuses and promotions as rewards

d)

Relies on a sense of personal satisfaction

36.

What is the primary assumption of McGregor’s Theory X about employees?

a)

Employees are self-driven and seek responsibility

b)

Employees avoid work and dislike responsibility

c)

Employees are motivated by recognition and achievement

d)

Employees prioritize teamwork over individual tasks

37.

Which of the following is a key characteristic of self-actualization in Maslow’s hierarchy?

a)

Financial security

b)

Developing one’s full potential

c)

Building strong social relationships

d)

Earning respect from colleagues

38.

What does Vroom’s Expectancy Theory emphasize as a motivator?

a)

Intrinsic satisfaction

b)

The belief that effort will lead to desired outcomes

c)

Equal treatment of all employees

d)

Workplace policies and procedures

39.

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

a)

Achievement

b)

Responsibility

c)

Company policies

d)

Recognition

40.

Which of the following theories focuses on comparing one’s input-output ratio to others’?

a)

Expectancy Theory

b)

Goal-Setting Theory

c)

Equity Theory

d)

Reinforcement Theory