HL Motivation Theories Quiz

Who believed that workers were only motivated by money?

• Frederick Herzberg

• Abraham Maslow

• David McClelland

• Frederick Taylor

Which theorist focused on the hierarchy of needs, including physiological, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs?

• Frederick Taylor

• Abraham Maslow

• Frederick Herzberg

• David McClelland

Who developed the Two Factor theory, distinguishing between hygiene factors and motivators?

• Frederick Taylor

• David McClelland

• Frederick Herzberg

• Abraham Maslow

Which theory focuses on acquired needs such as achievement, affiliation, and authority/power?

• Frederick Herzberg

• Abraham Maslow

• David McClelland

• Frederick Taylor

Who proposed the Self-determination theory based on autonomy, relatedness, and competence?

• Edward Deci & Richard Ryan

• David McClelland

• Victor Vroom

• John Stacey Adams

Which theorist introduced the Equity theory, focusing on the balance between inputs and outputs?

• Edward Deci & Richard Ryan

• Victor Vroom

• John Stacey Adams

• David McClelland

Who developed the Expectancy theory based on expectancy, instrumentality, and valence?

• Victor Vroom

• David McClelland

• Edward Deci & Richard Ryan

• John Stacey Adams

Which theory emphasizes the importance of intrinsic motivators over extrinsic motivators?

• Self-determination theory

• Expectancy theory

• Acquired needs theory

• Two Factor theory

Who believed that motivation is determined by an individual's life experiences and created three categories of motivation?

• Abraham Maslow

• Victor Vroom

• Frederick Taylor

• David McClelland

Which theorist focused on the idea that people will try to maximize pleasure and minimize pain in everything they do?

• Edward Deci & Richard Ryan

• Victor Vroom

• David McClelland

• John Stacey Adams