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:

Personal satisfaction and enjoyment of the task (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Strength (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the human resource approach to motivation assume?

People naturally want to contribute and can make genuine contributions. (C) 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?

Self-Efficacy Theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Intrinsic needs like achievement and power (D) 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?

Equity Theory (A) 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?

Equity Theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Focus on intrinsic rewards over extrinsic rewards (D) 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?

Expectancy Theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Perceived equity of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Perceived equity of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

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