Motivational Theory

1.

Herzberg's theory stated that there is a foctor called the " hygiene theory" that would ensure that there is no dissatisfation in the work place. This theory is often referred to as.....

A.

"maintenance factors"
B.

"satisfation theory"
C.

"developing theory"

Correct Answer
A. "maintenance factors"

Explanation
It is referred to as the hygiene theory because there are factors involved that ensure that the worker is not dissatisfied with their job. There are things that help upkeep or "maintain" that; policies, work environment ect...

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2.

Only unsatisfied needs influence behaviour, satisfied needs do not."(Maslow)

A.

True
B.

False

Correct Answer
A. True

3.

According to Victor Vroom ; "People usually like to attain a negative valent, rather than a positive ."

A.

...becasue it is in human nature.
B.

....becasue those are the factors that ensure that a human keep striving
C.

Both sound good
D.

Neither sound right

Correct Answer
D. Neither sound right

Explanation
Victor Vromm stated; People usually like to attain a positive valent, rather than a negative.

For an example;
" If a manager particularly want a promotion, for example, and thinks that successful completion of a certain project will earn that promotion, then he or she will attach a positive valence to completing the project, and be motivated to do so by perceived cvalue of the reward".

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4.

Who's theory states that; "theory of human motivation" which states that human beings are motivated by needs that go unsatisfied, and that certain factors need to be met before the other needs that need to be met first to ensure satisfaction

A.

Victor Vroom
B.

Frederick Herzberg
C.

Abraham Maslow

Correct Answer
C. Abraham Maslow

5.

Developing the hygiene theory was...

A.

Maslow
B.

Herzberg
C.

Antoin

Correct Answer
B. Herzberg