Motivation MCQs

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Q21.
What is the relationship between human needs and motivation?

a.

Human needs are the motivators for human performance

b.

Human needs are not related to human motivation

c.

Human motivation depends only on external factors

d.

None of the above

Discuss
Answer: (a).Human needs are the motivators for human performance Explanation:The needs of human beings are the motivators for their performance.
Q22.
Why are human needs peculiar in character?

a.

Because they are similar in different individuals

b.

Because they are based on human desires

c.

Because they are based on human goals

d.

Because the nature and intensity of needs differ in different individuals

Discuss
Answer: (d).Because the nature and intensity of needs differ in different individuals Explanation:Neither the nature nor the intensity of needs is similar in different individuals, hence human needs are peculiar in character.
Q23.
According to Maslow, which of the following needs is ranked the highest?

a.

Physiological needs

b.

Security or safety needs

c.

Affiliation or social needs

d.

Need for self-actualisation

Discuss
Answer: (d).Need for self-actualisation Explanation:Maslow's hierarchy of needs is arranged in a pyramid with the most basic needs at the bottom and the higher-level needs at the top. The need for self-actualization is at the top of the pyramid and is considered the highest need.
Q24.
Which of the following is NOT a basic physiological need according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

a.

Food

b.

Water

c.

Money

d.

Air

Discuss
Answer: (c).Money Explanation:According to Maslow, physiological needs are the basic needs for survival like the need for air, food, water, warmth, and sleep. Money is not a physiological need.
Q25.
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need is related to avoiding physical danger and threat?

a.

Physiological needs

b.

Security or safety needs

c.

Affiliation or social needs

d.

Esteem or recognition needs

Discuss
Answer: (b).Security or safety needs Explanation:According to Maslow, safety or security needs are related to avoidance of physical danger, threat, sickness, and deprivation (of job or property, for example). Stability is sought.
Q26.
Which of the following needs is related to feeling friendly and being accepted by others?

a.

Physiological needs

b.

Security or safety needs

c.

Affiliation or social needs

d.

Esteem or recognition needs

Discuss
Answer: (c).Affiliation or social needs Explanation:According to Maslow, affiliation or social needs arise from the fact that human beings are social beings and have a need to belong to, to feel friendly and be accepted by others.
Q27.
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.
Q28.
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.
Q29.
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.
Q30.
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.
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