28 Questions
What is the main focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Psychological needs
According to McGregor's Theory X, what do employees generally dislike?
Responsibility
What does Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory differentiate between?
Motivators and Hygiene factors
According to McClelland's Three-Needs Theory, which need is related to the desire for personal success?
Need for achievement
What is the central idea behind McGregor's Theory Y?
Employees seek responsibility
In the context of motivation, what do contemporary theories aim to do?
Build on early theories
Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of setting specific and challenging goals for employees?
Goal-Setting Theory
What type of workers are mentioned in the text as requiring specific attention for motivation?
Temporary workers
Which factor can influence job performance according to the text?
National culture
What kind of rewards are obtained when an employee learns that they have performed well on a task they care about?
Intrinsic rewards
Which theory suggests that employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe their efforts will lead to good performance?
Expectancy Theory
In which area do managers need to be cautious according to the text?
Motivational programs in different geographic locations
What approach emphasizes that employees' perceptions of fairness directly impact their motivation and performance?
Equity Theory
Which model focuses on the core dimensions of a job to enhance employee motivation?
Job Characteristics Model
What type of management emphasizes sharing financial and operational information with employees?
Open-book management
Which reward program is mentioned in the text as a low-cost method for motivating employees?
Employee recognition programs
What is the focus of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Personal growth and self-actualization
According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what does it differentiate between?
Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
What type of workers are mentioned in McGregor's Theory X as requiring close control?
Employees with little ambition and dislike for work
Which theory suggests that employees will be motivated to exert a high level of effort when they believe their efforts will lead to good performance?
Expectancy Theory
What kind of rewards are obtained when an employee learns that they have performed well on a task they care about?
Intrinsic rewards
What is the main focus of McClelland's Three-Needs Theory?
Understanding the individual motives for achievement, power, and affiliation
Which theory of motivation focuses on the core dimensions of a job to enhance employee motivation?
Job Characteristics Model
What does Equity Theory emphasize as a factor influencing motivation and performance?
Fairness perceptions
In the context of motivation, which type of workers require specific attention for motivation?
Contingent workers
What type of rewards program is mentioned in the text as a low-cost method for motivating employees?
Employee recognition programs
What does McGregor's Theory X suggest that employees generally dislike?
Responsibility
Which theory emphasizes the importance of setting specific and challenging goals for employees?
Goal-Setting Theory
Test your knowledge of motivation theories and concepts with this quiz, which covers early and contemporary theories, defining motivation, and current issues in motivating employees.
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