BP 1.2

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which need is at the base of the pyramid?

• Esteem needs

• Safety needs

• Physiological needs

• Self-actualization

Which need is first and foremost satisfied by friendships in Maslow’s model?

• Esteem needs

• Self-actualization

• Safety needs

• Social needs

According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is a motivator?

• Salary

• Work conditions

• Achievement

• Job security

In Herzberg’s theory, which factors influence job dissatisfaction?

• Recognition and growth

• Responsibility and challenge

• Hygiene factors such as company policies and pay

• Creativity and innovation

What is a core assumption of Self-Determination Theory (SDT)?

• Behavior is determined by external rewards only

• People are inherently passive

• Motivation is based on fulfilling three innate psychological needs

• Social pressure always leads to action

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic needs in SDT?

• Autonomy

• Competence

• Power

• Relatedness

Which need is most negatively affected when a manager micro-manages employees (SDT)?

• Relatedness

• Autonomy

• Competence

• Self-efficacy

Which of the following describes “extrinsic motivation”?

• Doing something for personal satisfaction

• Doing something to please others

• Doing something for external rewards or to avoid punishment

• Doing something to discover one’s inner self

Which motivation style is more likely triggered by transformational leadership?

• Extrinsic motivation

• Intrinsic motivation

• Passive motivation

• Behavioral motivation

Which of the following best defines “satisficing” in bounded rationality?

• Selecting the best possible solution after evaluating all options

• Accepting the first option that meets minimum criteria

• Ignoring all information and guessing

• Maximizing long-term financial gain