Motivational Theories

In a project to develop a new telemedicine system in Kandahar, a team member is demotivated because they do not believe that their extra effort will lead to better performance or rewards. What should the project manager do according to Vroom's Expectancy Theory?

• Increase the team member's salary immediately

• Organize a team-building event to boost morale

• Assign the team member a new project

• Clarify the connection between effort, performance, and rewards, and ensure that rewards are desirable

During a health project to improve maternal care in Herat, a team member is unhappy due to inadequate working conditions, even though they enjoy the work itself. What should the project manager do according to Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory?

• Provide opportunities for career advancement and personal growth

• Improve the working conditions and provide better facilities

• Offer public recognition and awards

• Increase the team member's responsibilities

In a project to build an irrigation system in Bamyan, a team member is highly driven by achievement and desires to set and accomplish challenging goals. What should the project manager do according to McClelland's Theory of Needs?

• Assign the team member tasks that require collaboration and teamwork

• Provide a financial bonus

• Improve the team member's working conditions

• Give the team member opportunities to set and achieve challenging goals and provide feedback on their progress

In a software development project in Kabul, several team members feel that their efforts are not being recognized and rewarded appropriately, leading to low motivation. What should the project manager do according to Vroom's Expectancy Theory?

• Conduct a performance review and provide clear, desirable rewards based on effort and results

• Organize social events to improve team morale

• Change the project goals to be more achievable

• Increase the team members' salaries

During an agricultural project in Nangarhar, a team member complains about the lack of recognition for their hard work, although they are satisfied with their salary and job security. What should the project manager do according to Herzberg's Motivation-Hygiene Theory?

• Improve the team member's working conditions

• Increase the team member's salary

• Assign the team member additional responsibilities

• Offer public recognition and awards to satisfy the team member's need for achievement

In an education project to develop new curriculum materials for schools in Balkh, a team member is motivated by the need for affiliation and prefers working in a team environment. What should the project manager do according to McClelland's Theory of Needs?

• Provide opportunities for the team member to work in team settings and collaborate with others

• Assign the team member individual tasks to increase their independence

• Offer a financial incentive for individual performance

• Give the team member challenging goals to achieve