IO Psychology Chapter 9 Employee Motivation Test

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Which step in Maslow's needs hierarchy concerns the need for recognition and success?

Ego needs (correct)
Social needs
Basic biological needs
Safety needs

What is the first step in Maslow's needs hierarchy concerning?

The need to realize one's potential
The need for security and safety
Survival needs for food, air, water, and the like (correct)
The need for recognition and success

What does chronic self-esteem refer to?

The need for security, stability, and physical safety
The need to interact with other people
The positive or negative way in which a person views him or herself in a particular situation
The positive or negative way in which a person views himself or herself as a whole (correct)

Which step in Maslow's needs hierarchy concerns the need to realize one's potential?

Self-actualization needs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent to which a person views him or herself as a valuable and worthy individual called?

Self-esteem (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Equity Theory, what does 'outputs' refer to?

What employees get from their jobs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind Expectancy Theory?

Motivation is a function of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Two-factor Theory postulate according to Herzberg?

There are two factors involved in job satisfaction: hygiene factors and motivators (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Intrinsic motivation refer to?

Work motivation in the absence of external factors such as pay, promotion, and coworkers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Organizational Justice theory postulates?

The theory that if employees perceive they are being treated fairly, they will be more likely to be satisfied with their jobs and motivated to do well (D) Signup and view all the answers