Directing and Motivation Written Work

Jae-em is a manager who believes in the power of rewards and recognition to encourage his team. He often praises employees for their achievements and offers incentives for meeting targets. Which motivation type is Jae-em primarily using?

• Negative Motivation

• Fear Motivation

• Positive Motivation

• Punishment Motivation

Jheng, a new team leader, wants to improve employee engagement and reduce job dissatisfaction. She decides to rotate her team members through different roles to give them variety and challenge. Which job design technique is Jheng applying?

• Job Enlargement

• Job Enrichment

• Job Rotation

• Job Simplification

Joven is a senior manager who operates under McGregor’s Theory X assumptions. He believes employees need to be closely supervised and controlled to ensure productivity. Which characteristic aligns with Theory X management?

• Employees have high self-direction.

• Employees avoid responsibility.

• Employees are creative and motivated.

• Employees seek new challenges.

Althea wants to boost her team’s morale by involving them in the decision-making process and recognizing their individual contributions. Which theory of motivation best describes Althea’s approach?

• Theory X

• Theory Y

• ERG Theory

• Equity Theory

David notices that some employees feel underappreciated compared to their peers with similar roles and responsibilities. They believe their efforts are not fairly recognized. According to which theory are David’s employees most likely reacting?

• Expectancy Theory

• Reinforcement Theory

• Equity Theory

• Need Hierarchy Theory

A company restructures tasks so that employees handle both simpler and more challenging aspects of their jobs, increasing their sense of responsibility. Which approach to job design does this best illustrate?

• Job Rotation

• Job Simplification

• Job Enlargement

• Job Enrichment

Marcus, a manager, chooses to motivate his employees by offering a bonus for achieving quarterly goals. What type of motivation is Marcus utilizing?

• Fear Motivation

• Positive Motivation

• Punishment Motivation

• Internal Motivation

Aldrich, a factory manager, uses reinforcement techniques to encourage specific behaviors in his employees. He ensures that productive behaviors are rewarded, while unproductive behaviors are ignored rather than punished. Which theory supports Aldrich’s management style?

• Equity Theory

• Theory X

• Skinner’s Reinforcement Theory

• Expectancy Theory

Jessa’s team prefers collaborative tasks where they can work together and socialize. Which of Maslow’s needs does this preference reflect?

• Physiological Needs

• Security Needs

• Social Needs

• Self-Actualization Needs

Rebecca implements training programs and offers career advancement opportunities for her employees. She believes that by helping them grow, they’ll stay motivated and loyal. Which motivation theory aligns with Rebecca’s belief?

• Need Hierarchy Theory

• ERG Theory

• Hygiene Theory

• Expectancy Theory