Behavior-Based Motivation Theories
Quiz MOB (comprehensive exam
answers for top results)
Motivation - ANSWER-drive or willingness to start, continue, or stop behavior
How many valid theories are there of motivation in MOB? - ANSWER-More than 10
What does contingency theory support? - ANSWER-There is no "one best theory" for all
people or all situations (different theories explain different people's motivation)
How do mangers support the contingency theory? - ANSWER-They do not limit
themselves to only one motivational approach when inspiring motivation from others
What is needs-based theories of motivation? - ANSWER-
Employees are motivated by _________ ______ in order to satisfy their overall human
needs. - ANSWER-unfulfilled needs
Every human being has innate needs. What are needs? - ANSWER-physiological or
psychological insufficiencies that provoke some form of behavior
What are primary needs? - ANSWER-aid in safety and survival (physiological)
What are examples of primary needs in the workplace? - ANSWER-safe working
conditions, job security, healthcare
, What are secondary needs? - ANSWER-aid social and personal development
(psychological)
What are examples of secondary needs in the workplace? - ANSWER-good
relationships with management and co-workers, achievement, and power
What happens after certain needs are satisfied? - ANSWER-This develops other
unfulfilled need.
According to Needs-based motivation theories, motivation is ______ meaning it is
_____ a person. - ANSWER-intrinsic; within
What are examples of needs-based theories of motivation? - ANSWER-Maslow's Need
Hierarchy, ERG Theory, and Two-Factor Theory.
What are behavior-based theories of motivation based on? - ANSWER-The premise
that managers can promote or inhibit certain behaviors in employees by creating
conditions that support or deter those behaviors.
According to Behavior-Based theories of motivation, motivation is primarily ______
meaning is is _____ a person. - ANSWER-extrinsic; outside
In behavior-based theories of motivation, conditions that support productivity include: -
ANSWER-clearly defined tasks, tools to aid getting the job done, clearly communicated
expectations, reward and recognition for performance
What are examples of behavior-based theories of motivation? - ANSWER-Equity
Theory, Expectancy Theory, Reinforcement Theory, and Goal-Setting Theory
Quiz MOB (comprehensive exam
answers for top results)
Motivation - ANSWER-drive or willingness to start, continue, or stop behavior
How many valid theories are there of motivation in MOB? - ANSWER-More than 10
What does contingency theory support? - ANSWER-There is no "one best theory" for all
people or all situations (different theories explain different people's motivation)
How do mangers support the contingency theory? - ANSWER-They do not limit
themselves to only one motivational approach when inspiring motivation from others
What is needs-based theories of motivation? - ANSWER-
Employees are motivated by _________ ______ in order to satisfy their overall human
needs. - ANSWER-unfulfilled needs
Every human being has innate needs. What are needs? - ANSWER-physiological or
psychological insufficiencies that provoke some form of behavior
What are primary needs? - ANSWER-aid in safety and survival (physiological)
What are examples of primary needs in the workplace? - ANSWER-safe working
conditions, job security, healthcare
, What are secondary needs? - ANSWER-aid social and personal development
(psychological)
What are examples of secondary needs in the workplace? - ANSWER-good
relationships with management and co-workers, achievement, and power
What happens after certain needs are satisfied? - ANSWER-This develops other
unfulfilled need.
According to Needs-based motivation theories, motivation is ______ meaning it is
_____ a person. - ANSWER-intrinsic; within
What are examples of needs-based theories of motivation? - ANSWER-Maslow's Need
Hierarchy, ERG Theory, and Two-Factor Theory.
What are behavior-based theories of motivation based on? - ANSWER-The premise
that managers can promote or inhibit certain behaviors in employees by creating
conditions that support or deter those behaviors.
According to Behavior-Based theories of motivation, motivation is primarily ______
meaning is is _____ a person. - ANSWER-extrinsic; outside
In behavior-based theories of motivation, conditions that support productivity include: -
ANSWER-clearly defined tasks, tools to aid getting the job done, clearly communicated
expectations, reward and recognition for performance
What are examples of behavior-based theories of motivation? - ANSWER-Equity
Theory, Expectancy Theory, Reinforcement Theory, and Goal-Setting Theory
