Quiz on Motivation Concepts

What are the three key elements of motivation?

• Goals, Feedback, Commitment

• Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Self-Determination

• Achievement, Power, Affiliation

• Intensity, Direction, Persistence

Which theory focuses on the need for achievement, power, and affiliation?

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

• McClelland's Theory of Needs

• Self-Determination Theory

What does self-determination theory emphasize?

• The role of goal-setting

• The importance of extrinsic rewards

• The significance of job engagement

• The need for control over actions

According to expectancy theory, what must employees believe for motivation to be maximized?

• Goals are easy to achieve

• They have no control over outcomes

• Their efforts will be recognized

• Extrinsic rewards are sufficient

What is the focus of reinforcement theory?

• Behavior is influenced by its consequences

• Intrinsic motivation is the key to success

• Goal-setting is the primary motivator

• Self-efficacy drives performance

Which of the following is NOT a form of organizational justice?

• Informational Justice

• Procedural Justice

• Distributive Justice

• Cognitive Justice

What is the implication of job engagement for managers?

• It is unrelated to performance

• It is positively associated with performance

• It leads to higher turnover rates

• It decreases employee satisfaction

What does goal-setting theory suggest about specific goals?

• They increase performance

• They have no impact on performance

• They are irrelevant to motivation

• They decrease performance

What is a criticism of Herzberg's theory?

• It does not consider job satisfaction

• It relies on self-reports

• It is too complex to understand

• It has been widely researched since the 1960s

Which of the following is a key aspect of self-efficacy theory?

• Avoidance of challenges

• Emphasis on group dynamics

• Focus on extrinsic rewards

• Belief in one's capabilities