Understanding Motivation Theories and Their Criticisms

Understanding Motivation Theories and Their Criticisms

12th Grade

15 Qs

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Understanding Motivation Theories and Their Criticisms

Understanding Motivation Theories and Their Criticisms

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12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Process Motivation Theories?

The inherent needs and drives of individuals

The psychological processes that motivate an individual

The external environment's impact on motivation

The biological basis of motivation

Answer explanation

Process Motivation Theories focus on the psychological processes that motivate an individual, making this the correct choice.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Content Motivation Theories primarily aim to identify:

How motivation occurs

What motivates people

The role of management in motivation

The impact of motivation on performance

Answer explanation

Content Motivation Theories primarily aim to identify what motivates people, making this the correct choice.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Safety Needs

Physiological Needs

Esteem Needs

Self-Actualization Needs

Answer explanation

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the highest level need is Self-Actualization Needs.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A major criticism of Maslow's Theory of Motivation is that:

It is too complex to be practical

It assumes a fixed order of needs for all individuals

It overemphasizes the role of social needs

It is too focused on biological needs

Answer explanation

The major criticism of Maslow's Theory of Motivation is that it assumes a fixed order of needs for all individuals.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory distinguishes between:

Internal and external motivation

Motivators and hygiene factors

High and low levels of motivation

Individual and group motivation

Answer explanation

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory distinguishes between motivators and hygiene factors, not internal and external motivation, high and low levels of motivation, or individual and group motivation.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A criticism of Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory is that:

It applies universally across all cultures

It only considers job satisfaction, not dissatisfaction

It does not account for individual differences

It overemphasizes the importance of hygiene factors

Answer explanation

Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory does not account for individual differences, which is a criticism of the theory.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Theory X and Theory Y are different in that:

Theory X assumes people are inherently lazy, while Theory Y assumes people are inherently motivated

Theory X is focused on needs, while Theory Y is focused on processes

Theory X is a content theory, while Theory Y is a process theory

Theory X applies to lower-level employees, while Theory Y applies to managers

Answer explanation

Theory X assumes people are inherently lazy, while Theory Y assumes people are inherently motivated

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