
Understanding Motivation Theories and Their Criticisms

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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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