The Nature of Motivation: Traditional Approaches

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According to the traditional approach to motivation, what does the human relations approach suggest?

  • Money is the primary motivator for employees.
  • People naturally want to contribute to the organization.
  • Including employees in decision making leads to positive attitudes and motivation. (correct)
  • Employees are motivated by recognition and praise.

Which approach to motivation assumes that employees are motivated by money?

  • Human Relations
  • Equity Theory
  • Scientific Management (correct)
  • Human Resource

What is task-specific self-efficacy related to in the context of motivation?

  • Beliefs about how much money an employee can earn
  • Beliefs about the fairness of rewards in the workplace
  • Beliefs about the relationship between effort and performance
  • Beliefs about an employee's capability to accomplish a specific task (correct)

Intrinsic rewards are associated with:

<p>Personal satisfaction and enjoyment of the task (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of self-efficacy involves beliefs about how confident a person is in accomplishing a specific task?

<p>Strength (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the human resource approach to motivation assume?

<p>People naturally want to contribute and can make genuine contributions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motivation theory focuses on the idea that individuals are motivated by a belief in their own ability to complete a task successfully?

<p>Self-Efficacy Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of motivation, what does McClelland's Needs Theory primarily focus on?

<p>Intrinsic needs like achievement and power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An employee who feels underpaid compared to coworkers is likely experiencing a situation that relates to which motivation theory?

<p>Equity Theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motivational concept addresses how employees perceive the fairness of what they receive for their contributions compared to others?

<p>Equity Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the Porter-Lawler Model of motivation that differentiates it from other theories?

<p>Focus on intrinsic rewards over extrinsic rewards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which motivational concept suggests that individuals will be motivated if they believe their efforts will lead to performance improvement, followed by desirable rewards?

<p>Expectancy Theory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Porter-Lawler model, what determines satisfaction?

<p>Perceived equity of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Porter-Lawler model differ from conventional theory regarding satisfaction and performance?

<p>It states high performance leads to satisfaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of intrinsic rewards in the Porter-Lawler model?

<p>Balancing with extrinsic rewards for perceived equity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Porter-Lawler model, what is stated about the relationship between performance and satisfaction?

<p>High performance may result in satisfaction if rewards are adequate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor plays a crucial role in determining satisfaction according to the Porter-Lawler model?

<p>Perceived equity of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Porter-Lawler model challenge traditional assumptions about satisfaction and performance?

<p>By claiming that high performance can lead to satisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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