Contemporary Motivational Theories and Human Resources Model

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Which type of factors, according to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, are required to keep employees in the organization?

Hygiene factors (correct)

Biological factors

Motivational factors

Self-actualization factors

Which theory of motivation holds that people are naturally responsible, growth-oriented, self-motivated, and interested in being productive?

Theory X

Theory Y (correct)

Human Resources Model

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Model

What is the relationship between self-esteem and productivity?

Low self-esteem leads to low productivity

Low self-esteem leads to high productivity

High self-esteem leads to high productivity (correct)

They are unrelated

What distinguishes Theory X from Theory Y in terms of employee behavior?

Theory Y assumes employees are uncooperative. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a social need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

High challenges Signup and view all the answers

According to Douglas McGregor, what is a common belief of Theory X managers regarding employee motivation?

Rely on punishment and threat to manage employees. Signup and view all the answers

What kind of needs are related to human body's survival according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Biological needs Signup and view all the answers

Which model of motivation suggests that people have various needs that they strive to fulfill at work?

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Model Signup and view all the answers

What type of needs must be met before a person will try to satisfy higher-level needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

Biological needs Signup and view all the answers

What type of behavior would a Y-Type manager typically exhibit as per McGregor's theory?

Identifying and removing barriers for workers. Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that job satisfaction depends on hygiene and motivation factors?

Two-Factor Theory Signup and view all the answers

In which direction are managers culturally moving regarding their behavioral approach based on societal trends?

Toward adopting more Theory Y behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of factors, according to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, are required to keep employees in the organization?

Which theory of motivation holds that people are naturally responsible, growth-oriented, self-motivated, and interested in being productive?

What is the relationship between self-esteem and productivity?

What distinguishes Theory X from Theory Y in terms of employee behavior?

Which of the following is not considered a social need in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

According to Douglas McGregor, what is a common belief of Theory X managers regarding employee motivation?

What kind of needs are related to human body's survival according to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Which model of motivation suggests that people have various needs that they strive to fulfill at work?

What type of needs must be met before a person will try to satisfy higher-level needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

What type of behavior would a Y-Type manager typically exhibit as per McGregor's theory?

Which theory suggests that job satisfaction depends on hygiene and motivation factors?

In which direction are managers culturally moving regarding their behavioral approach based on societal trends?

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