Organizational Behaviour Quiz

What are the three key elements of motivation?

• Effort, Feedback, Autonomy

• Direction, Effort, Feedback

• Intensity, Effort, Persistence

• Intensity, Direction, Persistence

Which theory suggests that employees who perceive inequity will make one of six choices?

• Equity Theory

• Self-Determination Theory

• McClelland's Theory of Needs

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory

What is the main difference between Theory X and Theory Y?

• Theory X believes employees are inherently lazy, while Theory Y believes employees are self-motivated

• Theory X focuses on individual needs, while Theory Y focuses on organizational goals

• Theory X believes in intrinsic motivation, while Theory Y believes in extrinsic motivation

• Theory X emphasizes rewards, while Theory Y emphasizes punishment

Which theory is related to the drive to excel and achieve personal goals?

• Self-Determination Theory

• Equity Theory

• McClelland's Theory of Needs

• Goal-Setting Theory

What is the main concept of Self-Efficacy Theory?

• Employees weigh input and outcome ratios

• Employees believe in their capability to perform tasks

• Employees prefer control over their actions

• Employees set specific, difficult goals

Which theory proposes that the introduction of extrinsic rewards for previously intrinsically rewarding work decreases overall motivation?

• Self-Determination Theory

• Goal-Setting Theory

• Equity Theory

• Two-Factor Theory

What is the main benefit of Employee Recognition Programs?

• Increase in pay

• Increase in job security

• Increase in intrinsic motivation

• Increase in job rotation

Which job characteristic model dimension refers to the degree to which the worker controls the planning, execution, and evaluation of the work?

• Skill Variety

• Feedback

• Task Identity

• Autonomy

What is the purpose of Job Rotation?

• Increase job specialization

• Increase job enrichment

• Increase job security

• Shift employees from one task to another

Which alternative work arrangement allows employees to work remotely at least two days per week?

• Flextime

• Job Sharing

• Telecommuting

• Employee Involvement