Motivation Theories

Question 0

4 indicators that measure motivation

Answer 0

Engagement
Satisfaction
Commitment
Rootedness

Question 1

Motivation

Answer 1

The combination of forces that move individuals to take certain actions and avoid other actions

Question 2

Engagement

Answer 2

An employee’s rational and emotional commitment to his or her work

Question 3

Satisfaction

Answer 3

How happy employees are with the experience of work and the way they are treated

Question 4

Commitment

Answer 4

Degree to which employees support the company and its mission

Question 5

Rootedness

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Likelihood that employees will stay or leave their jobs

Question 6

4 indicators of motivational drive

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Drive to acquire
Drive to bond
Drive to comprehend
Drive to defend

Question 7

Classical theories of motivation

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Taylor's scientific management 
The Hawthorne effect 
Maslow's hierarchy of needs 
Theory X and Theory Y 
Herzberg's Two factors 
McClelland's three needs

Question 8

Taylor’s scientific management

Scientific management

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A management approach designed to improve employee’s efficiency by scientifically studying their work

Question 9

The Hawthorne Effect

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A supposed effect of organizational research, in which employees change their behavior because they are being studied and given special treatment

Question 10

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Model in which human needs are arranged in a hierarchy, with the most basic needs at the bottom and the more advanced needs toward the top

Question 11

Theory X

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A managerial assumption that employees are irresponsible, unambitious, and dislike work and that managers must use force, control, or threats to motivate them

Question 12

Theory Y

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A managerial assumption that employees enjoy meaningful work, are naturally committed to certain goals, are capable of creativity, and seek out responsibility under the right conditions

Question 13

Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory

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A model that divides motivational forces into satisfiers (motivators) and dissatisfiers (hygiene factors)

Question 14

McClelland’s Three Needs Theory

Three needs theory

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David McClelland’s model of motivation that highlights the needs for power, affiliation, and achievement

Question 15

Leadership strategies that foster motivation

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Provide timely and frequent feedback
Personalize motivational efforts while being fair to all employees
Adapting motivational tactics to circumstances and special needs
Addressing workplace negativity before it has a chance to destroy morale
Be an inspirational leader

Question 16

Micromanaging

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Overseeing every small detail of employees’ work and refusing to give then freedom or autonomy

Question 17

Goal setting theory

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A motivational theory suggesting that setting goals can be an effective way to motivate employees

Question 18

Management by objectives (MBO)

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A motivational approach in which managers and employees work together to structure personal goals and objectives for every individual, department, and project to mesh with the organization’s goals

Question 19

Risks and limitations of goal setting theory

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Overly narrow goals 
Overly challenging goals 
Inappropriate time horizons 
Unintentional performance limitations 
Missed learning opportunities 
Unhealthy internal competition 
Decreased intrinsic motivation