Motivation and Job Satisfaction

Question 1

process theories of motivation

Answer 1

Motivation theories that explain relative motivational force in individuals

Question 2

content theories of motivation

Answer 2

Motivation theories that identify what individuals are motivated by

Question 3

Hierarchy of Needs

Answer 3

Maslow’s content theory of motivation that defines five levels (categories) of motivators organized in pyramid such that an individual is not motivated by higher level needs until lower order needs have been satisfied

Question 4

Expectancy Theory

Answer 4

Vroom’s process theory of motivated that describes relative motivational force as response to expectancy, instrumentality, and valance

Question 5

Victor Vroom

Answer 5

Associated with Expectancy Theory

Question 6

Abraham Maslow

Answer 6

Associated with Hierarchy of Needs

Question 7

expectancy

Answer 7

Part of Expectancy Theory that describes probability that an individual perceives that they can accomplish an expected task

Question 8

instrumentality

Answer 8

Part of Expectancy Theory that describes probability that an individual perceives that they will actually receive the reward (or punishment) associated with completing a task

Question 9

valance

Answer 9

Part of Expectancy Theory that describes the importance (or not) of the reward (or punishment) associated with completing a task

Question 10

self-actualization

Answer 10

Individual needs related achieving your goals in life, the universe, and everything