CSULB Josh Arnold: HRM 360 Exam 2
Motivation - correct answer the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
work motivation - correct answer emotional and mental forces that influences the directions of ones behavior
Elements of Work Motivation - correct answer direction of behavior, level of effort, level of persistence
Direction of behavior - correct answer the behaviors a person perform in an organization
Level of Effort - correct answer How hard does a person work to perform a chosen behavior?
level of persistence - correct answer When faced with obstacles, roadblocks, and stone walls, how hard does a person keep trying to perform a chosen behavior successfully?
intrinsic motivation - correct answer A desire to perform a behavior for its own sake
extrinsic motivation - correct answer a desire to perform a behavior to receive promised rewards or avoid threatened punishment
Theories of Work Motivation - correct answer • Need theory
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs • Aldefer's ERG theory
• Expectancy theory
explain why people behave the way they do. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - correct answer have 5 universal needs that each human needs. (level 1) Physiological Needs, (low)
(level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization (high)
Physiological needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer the most basic human needs to be satisfied- water, food, shelter, and clothing
Safety Needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer security, safety
Belongingness needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer need for social interaction, love and affection
Esteem needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer Feeling good about yourself and accepting
a realistic view of your strengths and weaknesses (ex. promotion)
self-actualization (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer the process by which people achieve their full potential
Need Theory - correct answer A group of theories about work motivation that focuses on employees' needs as the sources of motivation
Aldefer's ERG Theory - correct answer Individuals are motivated by three primary needs: existence (basic
physical needs), relatedness (connection with others), and growth (personal development)
existence needs (lowest level need) - correct answer basic needs for food, water, clothing, shelter, and a secure and safe environment
Motivation - correct answer the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way.
work motivation - correct answer emotional and mental forces that influences the directions of ones behavior
Elements of Work Motivation - correct answer direction of behavior, level of effort, level of persistence
Direction of behavior - correct answer the behaviors a person perform in an organization
Level of Effort - correct answer How hard does a person work to perform a chosen behavior?
level of persistence - correct answer When faced with obstacles, roadblocks, and stone walls, how hard does a person keep trying to perform a chosen behavior successfully?
intrinsic motivation - correct answer A desire to perform a behavior for its own sake
extrinsic motivation - correct answer a desire to perform a behavior to receive promised rewards or avoid threatened punishment
Theories of Work Motivation - correct answer • Need theory
• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs • Aldefer's ERG theory
• Expectancy theory
explain why people behave the way they do. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - correct answer have 5 universal needs that each human needs. (level 1) Physiological Needs, (low)
(level 2) Safety and Security, (level 3) Relationships, Love and Affection, (level 4) Self Esteem, (level 5) Self Actualization (high)
Physiological needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer the most basic human needs to be satisfied- water, food, shelter, and clothing
Safety Needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer security, safety
Belongingness needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer need for social interaction, love and affection
Esteem needs (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer Feeling good about yourself and accepting
a realistic view of your strengths and weaknesses (ex. promotion)
self-actualization (Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs) - correct answer the process by which people achieve their full potential
Need Theory - correct answer A group of theories about work motivation that focuses on employees' needs as the sources of motivation
Aldefer's ERG Theory - correct answer Individuals are motivated by three primary needs: existence (basic
physical needs), relatedness (connection with others), and growth (personal development)
existence needs (lowest level need) - correct answer basic needs for food, water, clothing, shelter, and a secure and safe environment
