Unit 3 Exam Questions

According to the Expectancy Theory, which of the following is a factor that affects an individual's motivation?

• Their level of job satisfaction

• The value they place on the reward

• Their perception of their ability to perform the task

• All of the above

According to Equity Theory, what do employees compare to determine if they are being treated fairly?

• Their salary compared to their colleagues'

• Their workload compared to their colleagues'

• Their inputs compared to their outputs

• Their position in the company compared to their colleagues'

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following is the highest level need?

• Safety needs

• Esteem needs

• Physiological needs

• Self-actualization needs

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is a hygiene factor that does not motivate employees but can cause dissatisfaction if not met?

• Promotion opportunities

• Recognition for good work

• Job security

• Challenging work

According to McClelland's Theory of Needs, which of the following is not one of the three needs that motivate individuals?

• Need for achievement

• Need for power

• Need for affiliation

• Need for status

According to Alderfer's ERG Theory, what are the three categories of human needs?

• Esteem, social, physical

• Existence, relatedness, growth

• Power, affiliation, achievement

• Autonomy, mastery, purpose

What was the original purpose of the Hawthorne Studies?

• To investigate the effects of different lighting levels on worker productivity

• To investigate the effects of different management styles on worker productivity

• To investigate the effects of different job designs on worker productivity

• To investigate the effects of different training programs on worker productivity

Which need-based theory proposes that individuals have three basic needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness?

• Maslow's hierarchy of needs

• Herzberg's two-factor theory

• Self-determination theory

• ERG theory

Which need-based theory suggests that individuals are motivated by the desire to meet their basic needs for existence, relatedness, and growth?

• Herzberg's two-factor theory

• Maslow's hierarchy of needs

• Alderfer's ERG theory

• Self-determination theory

According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which factors are related to job satisfaction?

• Hygiene factors

• Motivational factors

• Safety factors

• Esteem factors