Deck 4: Motivating the African Worker

Question 1

__________________ represents Elizabeth's personal need for self-fulfillment. Elizabeth strives to sense that her potential has been realized. Her personal goal of climbing Mt Everest is a component of her achieving this level in Maslow's needs hierarchy.

A) Need for self-actualization.
B) Social needs.
C) Physiological needs.
D) Safety needs.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Andrew's department has just received a new computer program that he is curious to try out. He is convinced that this new computer program will help him use the skills he learns in school. According to Alderfer's three-factor theory, Andrew is motivated by:

A) Social needs.
B) Relatedness needs.
C) Needs to acquire.
D) Growth needs.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Joseph and Rachel work for the same firm. Joseph's value system is different from Rachel's. Joseph has a strong need to achieve, whereas Rachel is more motivated by social factors. Which would you recommend according to needs-based theories?

A) The firm should offer a choice of rewards rather than giving everyone the same specific reward.
B) The firm should emphasize opportunities to bond and minimize opportunities to acquire.
C) The firm should balance opportunities to acquire and defend but minimize bonding and learning.
D) The firm should maximize bonding and acquiring opportunities but minimize defending because it could lead to dysfunctional team behavior.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following theories developed the "satisfaction-progression" hypothesis?

A) McClelland's three-factor theory.
B) Alderfer's three-factor theory.
C) Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
D) Job Characteristics Model.

Question 5

Which of the following theories developed the concept of "personalized power?"

A) McClelland's three-factor theory.
B) Alderfer's three-factor theory.
C) Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
D) Job Characteristics Model.

Question 6

Which of the following theories contends that a need that is satisfied no longer represents a motivator?

A) McClelland's three-factor theory.
B) Alderfer's three-factor theory.
C) Maslow's hierarchy of needs.
D) Job Characteristics Model.

Question 7

John is the leader of his community. He often uses this position to advance social causes that his community cares about. One could say that John is using:

A) Personalized power.
B) Socialized power.
C) Autocratic power.
D) Effective power.

Question 8

Growth, achieving one's potential, self-fulfillment, and the drive to become what one is capable of becoming are characteristics of which need according to Alderfer's need theory?

A) Physiological needs.
B) Safety needs.
C) Growth needs.
D) Self-actualization needs.