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What is the primary distinction between motivation factors and hygiene factors in the Two-Factor Theory?
What is the primary distinction between motivation factors and hygiene factors in the Two-Factor Theory?
- Motivation factors are influenced by external rewards, while hygiene factors pertain to personal growth.
- Motivation factors enhance job satisfaction, while hygiene factors prevent dissatisfaction. (correct)
- Motivation factors are non-essential, while hygiene factors are essential.
- Motivation factors are linked to pay, whereas hygiene factors relate to job responsibilities.
Which of the following is NOT classified as a hygiene factor in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a hygiene factor in Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
- Recognition (correct)
- Working conditions
- Pay and security
- Company policies
What role do hygiene factors play in employee motivation according to the Two-Factor Theory?
What role do hygiene factors play in employee motivation according to the Two-Factor Theory?
- They must be addressed to prevent employee dissatisfaction. (correct)
- They are derived from personal traits of employees.
- They can lead to higher job achievement.
- They are more crucial than motivation factors.
According to the Two-Factor Theory, how can organizations enhance employee motivation?
According to the Two-Factor Theory, how can organizations enhance employee motivation?
What criticism is leveled against Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
What criticism is leveled against Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?
What is a possible reason Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory continues to be studied despite its criticisms?
What is a possible reason Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory continues to be studied despite its criticisms?
Which of the following factors is considered a motivation factor in the Two-Factor Theory?
Which of the following factors is considered a motivation factor in the Two-Factor Theory?
In the Two-Factor Theory, what is viewed as essential for motivating employees?
In the Two-Factor Theory, what is viewed as essential for motivating employees?
What does valence indicate in expectancy theory?
What does valence indicate in expectancy theory?
Which of the following outcomes would have a positive valence?
Which of the following outcomes would have a positive valence?
According to the Porter-Lawler extension, high performance leads to what?
According to the Porter-Lawler extension, high performance leads to what?
What does Expectancy Theory suggest about motivation?
What does Expectancy Theory suggest about motivation?
What differentiates extrinsic rewards from intrinsic rewards?
What differentiates extrinsic rewards from intrinsic rewards?
In the context of Expectancy Theory, what does 'valence' refer to?
In the context of Expectancy Theory, what does 'valence' refer to?
If an individual experiences equity in performance and rewards, what is likely to occur?
If an individual experiences equity in performance and rewards, what is likely to occur?
What does 'effort-to-performance expectancy' represent in Expectancy Theory?
What does 'effort-to-performance expectancy' represent in Expectancy Theory?
What is true about outcomes with zero valences?
What is true about outcomes with zero valences?
According to expectancy theory, what is an effect of high performance?
According to expectancy theory, what is an effect of high performance?
Which statement about 'performance-to-outcome expectancy' is accurate?
Which statement about 'performance-to-outcome expectancy' is accurate?
What can be considered intrinsic rewards?
What can be considered intrinsic rewards?
What is a key assumption of Expectancy Theory?
What is a key assumption of Expectancy Theory?
Which outcome is considered part of the Expectancy Model of Motivation?
Which outcome is considered part of the Expectancy Model of Motivation?
How do personal needs and goals affect decision-making in Expectancy Theory?
How do personal needs and goals affect decision-making in Expectancy Theory?
What role does ability play in the Expectancy Model of Motivation?
What role does ability play in the Expectancy Model of Motivation?
What is the primary goal of empowerment in the workplace?
What is the primary goal of empowerment in the workplace?
Which alternative work arrangement allows for employees to work from home?
Which alternative work arrangement allows for employees to work from home?
What does a compressed work schedule typically allow employees to do?
What does a compressed work schedule typically allow employees to do?
Participation in decision-making generally includes which of the following areas?
Participation in decision-making generally includes which of the following areas?
Which of the following is NOT a form of alternative work arrangement mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a form of alternative work arrangement mentioned?
What is a key characteristic of flexible work schedules?
What is a key characteristic of flexible work schedules?
Which of the following describes job sharing?
Which of the following describes job sharing?
What is an example of a 'nine-eighty' work schedule?
What is an example of a 'nine-eighty' work schedule?
What typically motivates employees to work harder in a reward system?
What typically motivates employees to work harder in a reward system?
Which of the following best describes a piece-rate incentive plan?
Which of the following best describes a piece-rate incentive plan?
What type of reward system is designed to give employees immediate recognition for their efforts?
What type of reward system is designed to give employees immediate recognition for their efforts?
How does employee satisfaction with rewards affect overall job satisfaction?
How does employee satisfaction with rewards affect overall job satisfaction?
Which of the following scenarios represents an individual merit reward system?
Which of the following scenarios represents an individual merit reward system?
Which statement correctly describes sales commission plans?
Which statement correctly describes sales commission plans?
What is a common misconception about the rewards given to employees?
What is a common misconception about the rewards given to employees?
Which type of reward system focuses on collective employee performance?
Which type of reward system focuses on collective employee performance?
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