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WorksheetsTUTORIAL W8_CHAPTER MOTIVATION
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which need is at the base of Maslow’s hierarchy?
Esteem
Physiological
Love and Belonging
Self-Actualization
According to Maslow, what need must be fulfilled before achieving self-actualization?
Love and Belonging
Esteem
Safety
All of the Above
What does Herzberg classify as a hygiene factor?
Recognition
Salary
Achievement
Responsibility
Which of the following is a motivator in Herzberg’s theory?
Work Conditions
Job Security
Recognition
Company Policy
What are the two factors in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
Extrinsic and Intrinsic
Hygiene and Motivator
Rewards and Punishments
Needs and Desires
Which of the following is an example of a hygiene factor?
Recognition
Salary
Achievement
Responsibility
Motivator factors in Herzberg's theory primarily affect what?
Job dissatisfaction
Job satisfaction
Team conflicts
Work hours
What happens when hygiene factors are missing in the workplace?
Increased job satisfaction
Job dissatisfaction
Improved performance
Better teamwork
Which of the following is not a motivator in Herzberg's model?
Achievement
Work conditions
Growth opportunities
Recognition
According to Herzberg, improving hygiene factors will:
Eliminate job dissatisfaction
Increase job satisfaction
Boost intrinsic motivation
Reduce teamwork conflicts
A company introduces a program to recognize employees' achievements. This is an example of addressing:
Hygiene factors
Motivator factors
Safety needs
Equity needs
What are the three needs in McClelland’s Acquired-Needs Theory?
Achievement, Affiliation, Power
Security, Autonomy, Competence
Recognition, Status, Growth
Motivation, Hygiene, Fulfillment
Who developed the Acquired-Needs Theory?
Abraham Maslow
Frederick Herzberg
David McClelland
Douglas McGregor
Individuals with a high need for achievement prefer:
Team-oriented tasks
Challenging but achievable goals
Tasks with little feedback
Risk-free activities
A person motivated by a high need for affiliation will thrive in:
Solitary work environments
Competitive roles
Collaborative team settings
High-pressure sales jobs
Which type of leader is likely to have a high need for power?
One focused on building relationships
One who delegates authority to others
One driven to influence and control others
One avoiding risk-taking
In McClelland’s theory, which need is associated with a desire for interpersonal connections?
Power
Achievement
Affiliation
Recognition
Who developed Theory X and Theory Y?
Elton Mayo
Douglas McGregor
David McClelland
Frederick Taylor
What assumption does Theory X make about employees?
They are self-motivated.
They need constant supervision.
They thrive in creative tasks.
They enjoy responsibility.
Theory Y assumes that employees:
Avoid work whenever possible.
Lack ambition and creativity.
Are naturally motivated and seek responsibility.
Must be coerced to perform well.
Which leadership style aligns with Theory X?
Autocratic
Democratic
Transformational
Laissez-faire
Theory Y leaders are likely to:
Micromanage employees.
Encourage innovation and collaboration.
Focus solely on tasks, not people.
Avoid providing feedback.
Which of the following best represents a Theory X belief?
Employees are inherently lazy and dislike work.
Employees are ambitious and enjoy problem-solving.
Employees need empowerment to perform.
Employees work best when given autonomy.
A manager who trusts employees to take initiative and self-direct aligns with:
Theory X
Theory Y
Herzberg’s Hygiene Factors
Acquired-Needs Theory
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Expectancy Theory?
Expectancy
Instrumentality
Equity
Valence
In Expectancy Theory, what does "valence" refer to?
The belief that effort leads to performance.
The perceived value of the reward.
The link between performance and rewards.
The fairness of outcomes.
What happens when an individual perceives a low expectancy?
They are likely to work harder.
They may lack motivation to exert effort.
They experience a high level of satisfaction.
They prioritize teamwork over personal effort.
Instrumentality is the belief that:
The effort will lead to successful performance.
Performance will result in desired outcomes or rewards.
The outcomes are fair and equitable.
Motivation is intrinsic.
According to Expectancy Theory, high motivation occurs when:
Rewards are not linked to performance.
Expectancy, instrumentality, and valence are all high.
Goals are unclear or unrealistic.
Employees receive equal treatment regardless of performance.
Equity Theory compares an individual's inputs and outcomes to:
Their job responsibilities.
The effort-reward balance of others.
Organizational goals.
Performance standards.
In Equity Theory, what occurs when an employee perceives overpayment inequity?
Reduced effort to match perceived fairness.
Increased motivation to justify the reward.
Decreased job satisfaction.
Complaints about workplace policies.
What is an example of an "input" in Equity Theory?
A fair salary
Education and skills
Rewards and bonuses
Employee benefits
What might an employee do if they perceive inequity at work?
Maintain the same level of effort.
Adjust their inputs or seek greater outcomes.
Avoid comparing themselves to others.
Focus solely on intrinsic rewards.
A feeling of equity occurs when:
Inputs are minimized.
Outcomes are maximized regardless of inputs.
Input-to-outcome ratios are balanced between individuals.
Employees stop making comparisons.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective goals in Goal-Setting Theory?
Specific
Difficult
Broad
Achievable
Why are specific goals more effective than general ones?
They are easier to remember.
They provide clear guidance and focus.
They require less effort to achieve.
They avoid the need for feedback.
Feedback in Goal-Setting Theory is important because it:
Encourages equity.
Reinforces performance expectations.
Reduces the need for intrinsic motivation.
Eliminates the need for clear goals.
What is the primary focus of Reinforcement Theory?
Equity and fairness.
The consequences of behavior.
The relationship between effort and rewards.
The process of setting goals.
Positive reinforcement involves:
Removing an unpleasant consequence after a desired behavior.
Providing a reward to encourage a desired behavior.
Ignoring undesirable behavior.
Punishing undesirable behavior.
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Praising an employee for good performance.
Removing strict deadlines after consistent good performance.
Disciplining an employee for poor behavior.
Ignoring late submissions.
Punishment is used in Reinforcement Theory to:
Encourage positive behavior.
Eliminate undesirable behavior.
Replace intrinsic motivation.
Build trust among employees.
Please prepare a mind map for Chapter 8, Motivation.
A mind map visually organizes key concepts and subtopics of Chapter 8, Motivation.
A mind map is a list of questions from Chapter 8, Motivation.
A mind map is a summary paragraph of Chapter 8, Motivation.
A mind map is a timeline of events in Chapter 8, Motivation.
