HCA 301: ERG Theory and Hierarchy of Needs

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What is the primary focus of Hygiene factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Elements of the job content that provide motivation

Elements of the job context that provide job satisfaction

Elements of the job context that prevent job dissatisfaction (correct)

Elements of the job content that cause job dissatisfaction

What is the primary source of job satisfaction and motivation in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Hygiene factors

Growth needs

Existence needs

Satisfier factors (correct)

What is the primary focus of Satisfier factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Elements of the job context that provide job satisfaction

Elements of the job context that prevent job dissatisfaction

Elements of the job content that cause job dissatisfaction

Elements of the job content that provide job satisfaction (correct)

What is the primary difference between Hygiene factors and Satisfier factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Hygiene factors are related to job context, while Satisfier factors are related to job content Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Satisfier factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

To provide job satisfaction and motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Hygiene factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

They prevent job dissatisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Employee motivation and job satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individuals high in Need for Achievement (nAch)?

Preference for work that has a high level of job security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of individuals high in Need for Power (nPower)?

Desire to control other persons and influence their behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals high in Need for Affiliation (nAff)?

Desire to establish and maintain friendly and warm relations with other persons Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the theory developed by David McClelland?

Acquired needs theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the common theme among the three needs identified by McClelland?

Desire for achievement, power, and affiliation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Content theories?

Individual needs or rewards that may satisfy those needs Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Hierarchy of needs theory?

Abraham Maslow Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between lower-order and higher-order needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

Lower-order needs are related to physical and social well-being, while higher-order needs are related to psychological growth Signup and view all the answers

HCA 301: ERG Theory and Hierarchy of Needs

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What is the primary focus of Hygiene factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

What is the primary source of job satisfaction and motivation in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

What is the primary focus of Satisfier factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

What is the primary difference between Hygiene factors and Satisfier factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

What is the primary role of Satisfier factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

What is the primary characteristic of Hygiene factors in Herzberg's two-factor theory?

What is the primary focus of Herzberg's two-factor theory?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of individuals high in Need for Achievement (nAch)?

What is the primary characteristic of individuals high in Need for Power (nPower)?

Which of the following is a characteristic of individuals high in Need for Affiliation (nAff)?

What is the name of the theory developed by David McClelland?

What is the common theme among the three needs identified by McClelland?

What is the primary focus of Content theories?

Who developed the Hierarchy of needs theory?

What is the main difference between lower-order and higher-order needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

Which of the following is NOT a type of motivational theory?

What is the name of Herzberg's theory?

Which theory emphasizes what motivates and satisfies people at work?

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