Motivation MCQs

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Q41.
What are motivators according to the Herzberg Hygiene Theory of Motivation?

a.

Factors that remove dissatisfaction but do not provide motivation

b.

Factors that lead to worker productivity

c.

Factors that provide satisfaction and motivation to workers

d.

Factors that are essential for the physical and mental well-being of workers

Discuss
Answer: (c).Factors that provide satisfaction and motivation to workers Explanation:According to the Herzberg Hygiene Theory of Motivation, motivators are factors that provide satisfaction and motivation to workers. They make the worker want to excel, to achieve.
Q42.
What led to the development of concepts like job enlargement and job enrichment?

a.

The focus on motivating factors to intensify the worker's drive to work at much above the minimal level

b.

The emphasis on monetary incentives as part of the human relations school

c.

The need for fair administrative policies, working conditions, and salary

d.

The negative long-lasting results of monetary incentives by way of higher wages and welfare measures

Discuss
Answer: (a).The focus on motivating factors to intensify the worker's drive to work at much above the minimal level Explanation:The focus on motivating factors to intensify the worker's drive to work at much above the minimal level led to the development of concepts like job enlargement and job enrichment. These concepts add to the job elements and make the job more challenging, responsible, and rewarding to the worker.
Q43.
According to Herzberg's Hygiene Theory of Motivation, which of the following is a hygiene factor?

a.

Achievement

b.

Recognition

c.

Company policy and administration

d.

Responsibility

Discuss
Answer: (c).Company policy and administration Explanation:Hygiene factors are those factors that, if absent, lead to dissatisfaction but, if present, only remove dissatisfaction and do not provide motivation. Company policy and administration is a hygiene factor.
Q44.
Which of the following is NOT a motivator according to Herzberg's Hygiene Theory of Motivation?

a.

Recognition

b.

Challenge in work

c.

Salary

d.

Responsibility

Discuss
Answer: (c).Salary Explanation:Motivators are those factors that provide job satisfaction and motivation to work harder. Salary is not a motivator, but a hygiene factor, as it only removes dissatisfaction if it is adequate.
Q45.
Which theory of motivation emphasizes that the need to achieve exists in all persons, but is dormant in many?

a.

Vroom's Expectancy theory

b.

Herzberg's Hygiene Theory

c.

McClelland's Achievement theory

d.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Discuss
Answer: (c).McClelland's Achievement theory Explanation:McClelland's Achievement theory 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.
Q46.
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.
Q47.
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.
Q48.
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.
Q49.
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.
Q50.
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.
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