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?

<p>Hygiene factors are related to job context, while Satisfier factors are related to job content (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To provide job satisfaction and motivation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They prevent job dissatisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Employee motivation and job satisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Preference for work that has a high level of job security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Desire to control other persons and influence their behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Desire to establish and maintain friendly and warm relations with other persons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Acquired needs theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Desire for achievement, power, and affiliation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Content theories?

<p>Individual needs or rewards that may satisfy those needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Hierarchy of needs theory?

<p>Abraham Maslow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Lower-order needs are related to physical and social well-being, while higher-order needs are related to psychological growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Interaction theory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Herzberg's theory?

<p>Two-Factor theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory emphasizes what motivates and satisfies people at work?

<p>Herzberg's two-factor theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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