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What is one potential benefit of better-motivated team members?
What is one potential benefit of better-motivated team members?
- Higher labour turnover
- Higher management costs
- Reduced flexibility
- Increased productivity (correct)
What may conflict with the values and attitudes formed in a team?
What may conflict with the values and attitudes formed in a team?
- Social expectations
- Organizational objectives
- Organizational values (correct)
- Team goals
Why might the introduction of teamworking be costly?
Why might the introduction of teamworking be costly?
- It reduces teamwork effectiveness
- It results in increased management levels
- It requires training to enhance employee flexibility (correct)
- It eliminates the need for training
Which issue may arise as teams establish themselves?
Which issue may arise as teams establish themselves?
What is a key requirement for teams to ensure they are effective?
What is a key requirement for teams to ensure they are effective?
What did the motivational theorist conclude about changes in work conditions and financial rewards?
What did the motivational theorist conclude about changes in work conditions and financial rewards?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is the highest level that individuals continuously strive to fulfill?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is the highest level that individuals continuously strive to fulfill?
What is considered a key factor that can improve productivity according to the motivational theorist?
What is considered a key factor that can improve productivity according to the motivational theorist?
Which of the following needs is NOT included in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Which of the following needs is NOT included in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
What can informal leaders within a group positively influence?
What can informal leaders within a group positively influence?
Which of the following primarily addresses the need for friendship and belonging within Maslow's framework?
Which of the following primarily addresses the need for friendship and belonging within Maslow's framework?
Which need is directly related to feelings of self-respect and recognition from others?
Which need is directly related to feelings of self-respect and recognition from others?
What is primarily encompassed in the Physiological Needs according to Maslow?
What is primarily encompassed in the Physiological Needs according to Maslow?
What is a primary characteristic of jobs that are enriched?
What is a primary characteristic of jobs that are enriched?
According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what significantly affects an employee's motivation?
According to Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what significantly affects an employee's motivation?
Which motivation type is associated with a desire for authority and power?
Which motivation type is associated with a desire for authority and power?
What does 'Valence' refer to in the theory discussed?
What does 'Valence' refer to in the theory discussed?
What do jobs that create chances for personal development typically require?
What do jobs that create chances for personal development typically require?
What is a primary disadvantage of time-based wage rates?
What is a primary disadvantage of time-based wage rates?
What is the main focus of Achievement Motivation?
What is the main focus of Achievement Motivation?
Which statement best describes jobs requiring responsibility?
Which statement best describes jobs requiring responsibility?
Which factor is crucial for 'Expectancy' in the theory?
Which factor is crucial for 'Expectancy' in the theory?
What is a significant advantage of piece rate pay systems?
What is a significant advantage of piece rate pay systems?
Which motivation type involves a strong need for social interaction and relationships?
Which motivation type involves a strong need for social interaction and relationships?
In the context of job enrichment, what is meant by a 'meaningful unit of work'?
In the context of job enrichment, what is meant by a 'meaningful unit of work'?
What is a main disadvantage of piece rate pay systems?
What is a main disadvantage of piece rate pay systems?
What does 'Instrumentality' measure in the context of the theory?
What does 'Instrumentality' measure in the context of the theory?
In which situation would time-based wage rates be most appropriate?
In which situation would time-based wage rates be most appropriate?
Workers in piece rate systems may experience which of the following challenges?
Workers in piece rate systems may experience which of the following challenges?
What is a criticism of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
What is a criticism of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
In Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?
In Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a hygiene factor?
According to Herzberg, what leads to job satisfaction?
According to Herzberg, what leads to job satisfaction?
Which statement best reflects Maslow's notion of self-actualization?
Which statement best reflects Maslow's notion of self-actualization?
What role does money play according to Maslow's hierarchy?
What role does money play according to Maslow's hierarchy?
What is a key characteristic of motivators in Herzberg's theory?
What is a key characteristic of motivators in Herzberg's theory?
In the context of Herzberg’s theory, what would a poor company policy represent?
In the context of Herzberg’s theory, what would a poor company policy represent?
Which of the following aspects does NOT belong in the motivators category in Herzberg's theory?
Which of the following aspects does NOT belong in the motivators category in Herzberg's theory?
Study Notes
Motivational Theories
- Liton Mavo identified that changes in working conditions and financial rewards have little to no effect on productivity.
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs suggests that people have similar needs from basic to complex, like physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, and self-actualisation needs.
- Self-actualisation is about fulfilling one’s potential.
- Self-esteem needs include the desire for positive feedback and status.
- Social needs entail the desire for friendship, love, and belonging.
- Safety needs consist of the need for security and a safe working environment.
- Physiological needs are about the basic necessities of life.
Criticisms of Maslow’s Hierarchy
- Not everyone has the same needs.
- It’s difficult to determine what level of needs a worker has fulfilled.
- Money can satisfy multiple needs.
- Self-actualisation is not permanently achieved; continuous challenges are required.
Herzberg’s Two Factor Theory
- Motivators are factors that can lead to job satisfaction, such as achievement, recognition, responsibility, and growth opportunities.
- Hygiene Factors are aspects that can lead to dissatisfaction, such as working conditions, supervision, pay, interpersonal relations, and company policies.
McClelland’s Motivational Needs Theory
- Achievement Motivation: Driven by achieving goals and advancing in their jobs.
- Authority/Power Motivation: Desire for control and influence in relationships.
- Affiliation Motivation: Seeking friendly connections with others.
Vroom's Expectancy Theory
- Expectancy Theory suggests that an employee’s motivation is influenced by their personal views about the likelihood of success and the expected outcomes.
- Valence: An employee’s desire for an extrinsic or intrinsic reward.
- Expectancy: The belief that effort leads to desired performance.
- Instrumentality: The confidence that promised rewards are actually received.
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Explore the key concepts of motivational theories, particularly Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This quiz examines the different levels of needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualisation, and discusses the criticisms of these theories. Test your understanding of how motivation influences productivity and workplace dynamics.
