COPY: Motivation Theories in Management

According to McClelland's theory, which level of the organisation tends to have a strong drive for affiliation?

Top-level management

Middle management

Lower-level employees (correct)

All levels equally

What is a key characteristic of people in middle management according to McClelland's theory?

Low need for self-actualization

Strong drive for affiliation

Strong drive for power

Considerable achievement needs (correct)

What is a primary motivator for people at the top of an organisation according to McClelland's theory?

Need for achievement

Need for self-actualization

Need for power (correct)

Need for affiliation

Why do friendships and mutual understanding become important for lower-level employees?

To help give satisfaction to their routine work Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between lower-level employees and middle managers according to McClelland's theory?

Lower-level employees have a stronger drive for affiliation Signup and view all the answers

Why do middle managers tend to downplay their need for affiliation according to McClelland's theory?

Because too many friendships could get in the way of competition for promotion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of time and motion study in the context of scientific management?

To establish best practices Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of scientific management according to Taylor and his followers?

Emphasizing the importance of training Signup and view all the answers

What was a key finding of Elton Mayo's Hawthorne studies?

Workers are not purely rational economic creatures Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a key principle of scientific management?

Analyzing worker motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of providing good working conditions according to scientific management?

Achieving full production potential Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of scientific management?

Establishing best practices and improving productivity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why top people in an organization cannot have close relationships with their subordinates?

They have to make decisions that may be disliked by those below Signup and view all the answers

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, what is the primary function of motivators?

To ensure job satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

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

It is too simplistic Signup and view all the answers

According to McClelland, what is the relationship between needs and levels in an organization?

Higher levels have a higher need for power Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Theory Y, according to McGregor?

Employees are motivated to work Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Herzberg's motivators and hygiene factors?

Motivators are related to self-growth, while hygiene factors are related to unpleasantness Signup and view all the answers