Motivation MCQs

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Q11.
What is the satisfaction of the customer a concern of?

a.

Only the managers

b.

Only the employees

c.

Only the customers who buy the products of the organization

d.

Everyone, always

Discuss
Answer: (d).Everyone, always Explanation:Customer satisfaction, whether internal or external, is a concern of everyone, always.
Q12.
What does it mean when a person wants to do something?

a.

The person is motivated not to do anything

b.

The person is motivated to avoid work

c.

The person is motivated to do that something

d.

The person is motivated to resist

Discuss
Answer: (c).The person is motivated to do that something Explanation:When a person wants to do something, it means that he is motivated to do that something. When a person does not do any work, it means that he is motivated not to do any work.
Q13.
Which theory of motivation emphasizes the relationship between effort and the possibility of the outcome that can give satisfaction?

a.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

b.

Vroom's Expectancy theory

c.

Herzberg's Hygiene Theory

d.

McClelland's Achievement theory

Discuss
Answer: (b).Vroom's Expectancy theory Explanation:Vroom's Expectancy theory emphasizes that the effort put in will depend on how strong is the need to obtain satisfaction, and the mind makes a quick cost-benefit analysis. The theory also emphasizes the relationship between effort and the possibility of the outcome that can give satisfaction.
Q14.
Who developed the Achievement Theory of motivation?

a.

Frederick Herzberg

b.

Abraham Maslow

c.

David McClelland

d.

Victor Vroom

Discuss
Answer: (c).David McClelland Explanation:David McClelland developed the Achievement Theory of motivation, which emphasizes that the need to achieve exists in all persons, but is dormant in many and that it is possible to strengthen the motivation to achieve.
Q15.
What is the relationship between the need for power and the need for achievement?

a.

People with high need for Achievement also have a low need for Power.

b.

People with high need for Power have a low need for Achievement.

c.

People with high need for Power have a high need for Achievement.

d.

There is no relationship between the need for Power and the need for Achievement.

Discuss
Answer: (c).People with high need for Power have a high need for Achievement. Explanation:According to David McClelland, people with high need for Achievement also have a high need for Power, to be in control, to dominate. If the need for power of such people is not satisfied at work, there will be an attempt to seek satisfaction through disruptive tendencies, creating trouble, causing delays, etc.
Q16.
What is Vroom's Expectancy theory of motivation?

a.

The need to achieve exists in all persons, but is dormant in many and that it is possible to strengthen the motivation to achieve.

b.

The effort put in will depend on how strong is the need to obtain satisfaction.

c.

Making an effort is the cost. Satisfaction derived is the benefit. The mind makes a quick cost-benefit analysis.

d.

None of the above.

Discuss
Answer: (b).The effort put in will depend on how strong is the need to obtain satisfaction. Explanation:Vroom's Expectancy theory of motivation states that the effort put in will depend on how strong is the need to obtain satisfaction. Making an effort is the cost. Satisfaction derived is the benefit. The mind makes a quick cost-benefit analysis.
Q17.
What are the two intervening factors in Vroom's Expectancy theory of motivation?

a.

Need and perception

b.

Effort and outcome

c.

Benefit and cost

d.

Possibility and skills to perform

Discuss
Answer: (d).Possibility and skills to perform Explanation:According to Vroom's Expectancy theory of motivation, there are two intervening factors - one is the relationship between the effort and the possibility of the outcome that can give satisfaction, and the other is the perception of one's skills to perform.
Q18.
What is motivation?

a.

A manager's way of getting work done

b.

An external stimulus

c.

An internal impulse

d.

A directive from a higher authority

Discuss
Answer: (c).An internal impulse Explanation:Motivation is an internal impulse and not an external stimulus.
Q19.
Who is motivated when a manager wants a subordinate to work a certain way?

a.

The manager

b.

The subordinate

c.

Both the manager and subordinate

d.

Neither the manager nor subordinate

Discuss
Answer: (a).The manager Explanation:When a manager wants a subordinate to work a certain way, the manager is motivated, not the subordinate.
Q20.
How can one influence the behavior of an individual?

a.

By giving orders

b.

By using an external stimulus

c.

By knowing what motivates them

d.

By threatening them

Discuss
Answer: (c).By knowing what motivates them Explanation:If one is interested in influencing the conduct or behavior of an individual, it is necessary to know what makes that individual "tick," what prompts them to action, what motivates them.
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