Herzberg's Motivational Theory: Motivating Employees In The Workplace Quiz

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1. Herzberg says that intrinsic motivation is

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The correct answer is "doing an activity for self-satisfaction". This is an important attribute that employees must possess in the workplace as this joined with extrinsic motivators can help to develop a high performing employee.

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Employees in an organization are opened to different job factors that either increase or decrease their job satisfaction. Herzberg came up with a theory that best explains what... see moreemployers should do to ensure maximum job satisfaction and increase motivation. Take the test and see how conversant you are with the theory of motivation. see less

2. Herzberg view on satisfaction and dissatisfaction is classified into two section

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The correct answer is "motivation and hygiene factors". Herzberg believed that there are some job factors that result in satisfaction while other factors help to reduce or prevent dissatisfaction. The hygiene factor looks at job factors that help to boost employee motivation while motivation factors help to yield positive satisfaction.

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3. What answer BEST describes why managers should properly motivate their employees.Managers should motivate their employees because…

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The correct answer is "employees will perform to the required capacity". It is critical that managers are able to motivate their employees as such can negatively impact employee performance which can affect organizational goals as well as customer service.

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4. Offering motivational plans in an organization can reduce

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The correct answer is "grievances". The implementation of motivation plans in an organization allows employees to focus their efforts to attain the objectives of the organization, which are in line with organizational policies and programmes.

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5. What is Herzberg definition of motivation?

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The correct answer is "The willingness to exert high levels of effort to reach organizational goals, conditioned by the effort’s ability to satisfy some individual need".

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6. Why should employees acquire new skills from job enrichment?

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The correct answer is "to help the development of the organization". The Herzberg theory supports this as job enrichment helps employees with a mixture in their duties while allowing them to exercise a higher level of control and responsibility of their jobs.

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7. Herzberg says that extrinsic motivation is

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The correct answer is " Doing an activity for enjoyment". The Herzbergs theory posits that employees who are engaged and enjoy their job are generally more motivated than those who do not enjoy their jobs.

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Herzberg says that intrinsic motivation is
Herzberg view on satisfaction and dissatisfaction is classified into...
What answer BEST describes why managers should properly motivate their...
Offering motivational plans in an organization can reduce
What is Herzberg definition of motivation?
Why should employees acquire new skills from job enrichment?
Herzberg says that extrinsic motivation is
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