Management Skills: MOTIVATION

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Quiz on Motivation
Ciara Mooney
Quiz by Ciara Mooney, updated more than 1 year ago
Ciara Mooney
Created by Ciara Mooney over 8 years ago
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Question 1

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McGregor's Theory X assumes that all employees are
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  • Lazy and don't like working.
  • Seek fulfilment through work and are willing to work hard.

Question 2

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McGregor's Theory Y assumes that workers do not need to be controlled.
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  • True
  • False

Question 3

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McGregor's Theory X assumes that employees are
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  • Lazy
  • Lack ambition
  • Do not need to be controlled
  • Are motivated by threats and fear

Question 4

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Motivation
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  • is a style of leadership that some managers have
  • involves being aware of the factors that lead people to act in a certain way
  • is an activity that employees should follow
  • is a management skill that involves persuading people to act in a certain way

Question 5

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Maslows Hierarchy of Needs are; Self-Actualisation [blank_start]Esteem[blank_end] Needs Social Needs [blank_start]Safety[blank_end] Needs Physiological Needs
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  • Esteem
  • Safety

Question 6

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Msalows Physiological Needs are
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  • The need for food and shelter
  • The need for a secure job

Question 7

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Social Needs are described as the need to get along with your colleagues
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  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Why is it important for Managers to understand the motivational needs of their employees?
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  • So that they can they can facilitate the employees needs and gain the best from their staff.
  • So that they can exploit their workers by paying them as little as possible.

Question 9

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How can an employer fulfil an employees safety needs?
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  • By offering long term contracts of employment
  • By sending employees on health and safety courses
  • By providing a safe work environment and safe work equipment
  • By offering praise for the work they carry out

Question 10

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How can an employer fulfil an employees need for self-actualisation?
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  • By offering employees a career plan
  • By offering employees training and development opportunities
  • By ensuring employees receive a fair wage
  • By offering employees flexi-time which allows them to spend more time with their families
  • By arranging teamwork and social events
  • By empowering their employees through promotion and giving more responsbility

Question 11

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How can employers fulfil an employers Esteem Needs?
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  • A higher salary
  • A new job title
  • A new attractive office
  • Praise for the work they do

Question 12

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How can a manager fulfil an employees Physiological Needs?
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  • Fair Wage
  • Bonuses
  • Praise for their work
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