McGraw Hill - Motivation Theories Quiz

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What is the main focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Identifying basic survival needs

Highlighting the importance of social interaction

Emphasizing job security

Arranging needs in a hierarchical order (correct)

According to Maslow, which level of needs is considered the prime motivator?

Safety Needs (correct)

Belongingness Needs

Self-actualization Needs

Esteem Needs

What is included in the Self-actualization Needs category?

Social interaction and affection

Realizing one's full potential (correct)

Job security and stability

Promotions and recognition

How can managers help individuals satisfy their Self-actualization Needs at work?

Giving people opportunities to use their skills fully Signup and view all the answers

Which level of needs focuses on feeling good about oneself and receiving recognition?

Esteem Needs Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Self-actualization Needs from other levels of needs in Maslow's Hierarchy?

Realizing one's full potential Signup and view all the answers

What are growth needs according to Alderfer's ERG Theory?

Needs for self-development and creative work Signup and view all the answers

How can managers help employees satisfy growth needs at work?

By allowing them to improve their skills and abilities Signup and view all the answers

Which level of needs in Alderfer's ERG Theory includes the need for self-development?

Growth needs Signup and view all the answers

What motivates a person to satisfy growth needs according to Alderfer's ERG Theory?

As lower-level needs are satisfied Signup and view all the answers

How do growth needs differ from existence needs in Alderfer's ERG Theory?

Growth needs involve creative work while existence needs involve basic necessities Signup and view all the answers

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, which type of need encompasses the desire for meaningful work?

Growth needs Signup and view all the answers

What type of needs must be satisfied for motivation and job satisfaction to be high according to Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory?

Motivator needs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding self-actualization needs based on the text?

Self-actualization needs are essential for high motivation. Signup and view all the answers

In Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory, which of the following is NOT a motivator need related to self-actualization?

Comfortable work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of self-actualization needs in relation to job satisfaction?

Challenging tasks and personal standards for excellence Signup and view all the answers

According to McClelland, which of the following needs aligns most closely with self-actualization needs?

Need for achievement Signup and view all the answers

How do self-actualization needs differ from hygiene needs in Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory?

Hygiene needs relate to physical and psychological context, while self-actualization needs are about personal growth and achievement. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Focuses on the hierarchy of human needs, where individuals are motivated to satisfy basic needs before moving to higher-level needs.
Self-actualization needs are the prime motivator, representing the highest level of needs in the hierarchy.
Self-actualization needs include the desire for self-fulfillment, personal growth, and realizing one's full potential.
Managers can help individuals satisfy self-actualization needs at work by providing challenging assignments, opportunities for creativity and innovation, and support for personal development.
Esteem needs focus on feeling good about oneself and receiving recognition from others.
Self-actualization needs are distinct because they are not based on deficiency but on a desire for personal growth and fulfillment.

Alderfer's ERG Theory

Growth needs are associated with the desire for self-development, personal growth, and job enrichment.
Managers can facilitate growth needs by offering opportunities for training, advancement, and challenging work assignments.
The growth need category in Alderfer's ERG theory encompasses the need for self-development.
Individuals are motivated to satisfy growth needs by a desire to contribute, make a difference and grow their abilities.
Growth needs differ because they focus on personal development, autonomy, and self-esteem, while existence needs focus on basic survival and security.
The desire for meaningful work falls under the category of growth needs.

Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory

To achieve high motivation and job satisfaction, motivator needs must be met, These needs are related to job content and personal growth.
Self-actualization needs, as defined by Maslow, are not necessarily part of the hygiene needs in Herzberg's theory.
Self-actualization needs are primarily focused on intrinsic job satisfaction, such as a sense of achievement, recognition, and the opportunity to use one's skills and abilities to their fullest.
McClelland's need for achievement closely aligns with self-actualization needs.
Self-actualization needs differ from hygiene needs in Herzberg's theory as hygiene needs focus on the work environment and factors, while self-actualization needs are related to the individual's desire for personal fulfillment and growth through their work.

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Test your knowledge on motivation theories with a focus on need theories and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Explore how these theories explain what needs drive people's behavior at work and how different levels of needs motivate individuals.