IS 111 Quiz No. 2.2

In Skinner's Reinforcement Theory, ________ refers to stopping

someone’s learned behavior. This can be achieved by withholding the positive reinforcement that led to that behavior in the first place.

In Bandura's Self-Efficacy Theory, this pertains to the learning achieved by watching others complete a task.

He proposed the Three Needs Theory which argues that each of us has three needs to a greater or lesser extent.

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Which is the correct order of levels of Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

• Physiological, Security, Social, Esteem, Self-Actualization

• Psychological, Security, Social, Esteem, Self-Actualization

• Physiological, Self-Actualization, Security, Esteem, Self-Social

• Physiological, Social, Security, Esteem, Self-Actualization

What is the name of Douglas McGregor's theory which assumes that team members are intrinsically lazy and unmotivated, and will avoid doing work if any opportunity presents itself?

Which of the following is NOT a nature of directing?

• Ethical Considerations

• Cooperation

• Coordination

• Feedback Loop

This process involves guiding, supervising, and overseeing the efforts of employees to ensure that they work effectively and efficiently toward achieving organizational goals.

These theories are concerned with the process by which motivation occurs, and how we can adjust our processes to alter motivation levels.

These theories look at

motivation from the perspective of our needs and aspirations. The theories then discuss motivation in terms of filling these needs.

In Herzberg's Two Factor Theory, these are the factors that motivate/encourage employees if present.