Daily 17

Question 1

Alderfer ERG theory

Answer 1

a human needs theory suggesting that people have three basic sets of needs that can operate simultaneously (existence, relatedness, growth)

Question 2

equity theory

Answer 2

my input in a company is equitable to someone else in the company

Question 3

expectancy theory

Answer 3

a theory proposing that people will behave based on the perceived likelihood that their effort will lead to a certain outcome and on how highly they value that outcome

Question 4

goal setting theory

Answer 4

a motivation theory stating that people have conscious goals that energize them and direct their thoughts and behaviors toward a particular end

Question 5

herzbergs theory

Answer 5

two factor theory. distinguished between two broad categories of factors that affect people in their jobs. first one is hygiene factors and second is the motivators

Question 6

maslow’s needs theory

Answer 6

physiological, safety, social, esteem, self actualization

Question 7

mcclellands needs theory

Answer 7

different needs motivate different people (need for: achievement, affiliation, power)