WorksheetsMotivation Concepts in Organisational Behaviour - Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the primary goal of motivation in organisational behaviour?
To reduce company expenses
To influence employees' behaviour towards goal achievement
To ensure everyone gets a promotion
To eliminate the need for management
Which of the following is a content theory of motivation?
Equity Theory
Expectancy Theory
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Reinforcement Theory
According to Maslow, what is the highest level of need?
Esteem
Safety
Self-actualization
Belongingness
Which theory emphasizes fairness in the workplace?
Maslow’s Theory
Equity Theory
McClelland’s Theory
Herzberg’s Theory
What does Vroom’s Expectancy Theory primarily focus on?
Job design
The value of rewards and effort-performance relationship
Employee satisfaction
Authority structures
Which of the following is NOT a motivator in Herzberg’s theory?
Recognition
Promotion
Company policies
Responsibility
What is the main premise of the Goal-Setting Theory?
Rewards drive performance
Clear and challenging goals enhance performance
Employees work harder when monitored
Job rotation reduces boredom
Who proposed the ERG theory of motivation?
Frederick Herzberg
Clayton Alderfer
Abraham Maslow
David McClelland
What is intrinsic motivation?
Motivation from salary and bonuses
Motivation from fear of punishment
Motivation driven by internal rewards and personal satisfaction
Motivation from external pressures
Which concept is central to Reinforcement Theory?
Needs
Fairness
Behavior is a function of its consequences
Goal clarity
Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?
A sense of achievement
Praise from a manager
Interest in a task
Personal growth
Job enrichment primarily aims to:
Add more tasks of the same type
Increase pay
Make jobs more satisfying by adding variety and responsibility
Reduce job roles
According to Expectancy Theory, what is "Instrumentality"?
Belief that effort will lead to performance
Value placed on the reward
Belief that performance will lead to a reward
Personal goal alignment
What is a limitation of Maslow's theory?
It is based on recent research
It ignores lower-level needs
Needs may not follow a fixed hierarchy
It includes too many levels
Which of the following best defines motivation?
A person's natural intelligence
The desire and willingness to achieve goals
Skills gained through training
A company’s reward system
Scenario-Based Questions – Motivation Concepts in Organisational Behaviour: Sarah has been consistently meeting her sales targets. Her manager sets a new, challenging goal with a clear bonus if she achieves it. Sarah feels motivated and works harder. Which theory best explains Sarah’s motivation?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Equity Theory
Goal-Setting Theory
ERG Theory
James feels demotivated at work because he believes that no matter how hard he works, his efforts won’t be recognized or rewarded. Which part of Vroom’s Expectancy Theory is missing for James?
Valence
Expectancy
Instrumentality
Self-efficacy
A company gives employees the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make decisions. This increases their sense of responsibility and satisfaction. Which motivation concept is being applied?
Job Rotation
Job Enlargement
Job Enrichment
External Motivation
Emily and John perform similar roles, but Emily recently found out John earns more despite having the same qualifications and output. Now she’s less motivated. Which theory explains Emily’s reaction?
Expectancy Theory
Reinforcement Theory
Equity Theory
Maslow’s Theory
A manager praises their team during a meeting for finishing a project ahead of schedule. What type of motivation does this act reinforce?
Intrinsic Motivation
Negative Reinforcement
Extrinsic Motivation
Punishment
During a performance review, Tom says he wants more responsibilities and challenges to feel fulfilled at work. Which of McClelland’s needs does this reflect?
Need for Power
Need for Affiliation
Need for Security
Need for Achievement
A junior employee feels disengaged because their work tasks are repetitive and lack variety or growth. What job design principle is being neglected?
Job Enlargement
Job Enrichment
Job Specification
Role Clarity
Lisa is highly motivated because she believes that if she works hard, she will meet her targets and receive a promotion she values. According to Expectancy Theory, which component is driving her motivation?
Equity
Expectancy
Instrumentality
Valence
A team member continues to arrive late despite being reprimanded. However, when praised for being on time, they start arriving earlier more consistently. What motivation principle does this reflect?
Negative Reinforcement
Punishment
Positive Reinforcement
Intrinsic Motivation
At a company retreat, employees are encouraged to build stronger bonds and improve team spirit. According to Maslow, which need is the company targeting?
Esteem Needs
Safety Needs
Belongingness and Love Needs
Self-Actualization
