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

7 Questions | By BrittanyCH | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 519

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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 employers should do to ensure maximum job satisfaction and increase motivation. Take the test and see how conversant you are with the theory of motivation.

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1.

What is Herzberg definition of motivation?
- A.
  
  Is what gives people a reason to perform or behave in a certain way?
- B.
  
  The willingness to exert high levels of effort to reach organizational goals, conditioned by the effort’s ability to satisfy some individual need.
- C.
  
  The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
2.

Herzberg says that intrinsic motivation is
- A.
  
  Working longs hours
- B.
  
  Taking regular time off
- C.
  
  Doing an activity for self-satisfaction
- D.
  
  Collecting various awards
3.

Herzberg says that extrinsic motivation is
- A.
  
  Engaging in various arguments
- B.
  
  Working long hours for overtime pay
- C.
  
  Expressing dissatisfaction regularly
- D.
  
  Doing an activity for enjoyment
4.

Offering motivational plans in an organization can reduce
- A.
  
  Grievances
- B.
  
  Pay
- C.
  
  Overtime
- D.
  
  None of the above
5.

Herzberg view on satisfaction and dissatisfaction is classified into two section
- A.
  
  Individual or group performance
- B.
  
  Motivation and hygiene factors
- C.
  
  Buyer and supplier power
- D.
  
  Written communication and nonverbal communication
6.

What answer BEST describes why managers should properly motivate their employees.Managers should motivate their employees because…
- A.
  
  Employees will come to work on time
- B.
  
  Employees will use their time wisely at work
- C.
  
  Employees will perform to the required capacity
- D.
  
  Employees will not perform efficiently
7.

Why should employees acquire new skills from job enrichment?
- A.
  
  To get a promotion
- B.
  
  To help with the development of the organization
- C.
  
  For self-fulfilment
- D.
  
  To impress management