2.1 Motivating Employees

2.1 Motivating Employees

IGCSE - Business Studies

Mr. Dinler

1. What is the primary goal of employee motivation within a business?

1. Reducing employee turnover
2. Increasing employee salaries
3. Enhancing employee job satisfaction
4. Expanding the business premises

2. Which of the following is an intrinsic motivation factor?

1. Bonuses
2. Paid vacation days
3. Job security
4. Sense of achievement

3. Which motivation theory suggests that individuals are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, ranging from physiological needs to self-fulfillment?

1. Equity theory
2. Two-factor theory
3. Maslow's hierarchy of needs
4. Expectancy theory

4. What type of motivation arises from external rewards and punishments?

1. Intrinsic motivation
2. Achievement motivation
3. Extrinsic motivation
4. Social motivation

5. Which motivational theory emphasizes the importance of job enrichment and allowing employees to experience a variety of tasks?

1. Herzberg's two-factor theory
2. McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y
3. Vroom's expectancy theory
4. Job Characteristics Model

6. According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, which factors are considered hygiene factors?

1. Recognition and achievement
2. Responsibility and growth
3. Salary and working conditions
4. Promotion and job security

7. What does the "expectancy" component refer to in Vroom's expectancy theory?

1. The belief that effort will lead to a desired performance level
2. The belief that performance will lead to rewards
3. The value placed on the rewards by the individual
4. The comparison of rewards with others in similar positions

8. Which of the following is an example of a non-financial incentive?

1. Salary increase
2. Employee of the month award
3. Year-end bonus
4. Stock options

9. What does the Equity Theory propose regarding employee motivation?

1. Employees are motivated by the intrinsic value of their work
2. Employees are motivated by a clear hierarchy of needs.
3. Employees are motivated when they perceive fairness in their rewards relative to their efforts.
4. Employees are motivated by the opportunity for job enrichment.

10. According to McGregor's Theory Y, what assumption is made about employees?

1. Employees are inherently lazy and dislike work.
2. Employees are motivated solely by financial rewards.
3. Employees are self-motivated and enjoy taking responsibility.
4. Employees are motivated by external punishments.

Well done!