POM 7a Motivation

What is motivation?

• A lack of interest in work

• Forces that energize, direct, and sustain a person's efforts

• A state of rest and relaxation

• A feeling of confusion and uncertainty

According to Maslow's need hierarchy, which need must be satisfied first before moving on to higher needs?

• Physiological

• Safety or security

• Social

• Ego

In Alderfer's ERG Theory, which set of needs can operate simultaneously?

• All of the above

• Growth needs

• Relatedness needs

• Existence needs

Which need for managers is characterized by a strong orientation toward accomplishment and success?

• Need for power

• Need for affiliation

• Need for recognition

• Need for achievement

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, what are hygiene factors?

• Opportunities for personal growth and recognition

• Characteristics of the workplace that can make people dissatisfied

• Feelings of achievement

• Factors that make a job more motivating

What is the key belief that affects people's motivation according to the text?

• Achieving self-actualization

• Realizing one's full potential

• Becoming everything one is capable of being

• Satisfying lower needs before higher needs

Which theory postulates that people have three basic sets of needs that can operate simultaneously?

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

• Alderfer's ERG Theory

• Maslow's need hierarchy

• McClelland's Needs

What are motivators according to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

• Feelings of achievement

• Opportunities for personal growth and recognition

• Factors that make a job more motivating

• Characteristics of the workplace that can make people dissatisfied

Which need for managers reflects a strong desire to be liked by other people?

• Need for affiliation

• Need for recognition

• Need for achievement

• Need for power

What is the main difference between Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory and Maslow's need hierarchy?

• Hygiene factors

• Motivators

• Self-actualization

• Existence needs