Motivation: Practice Questions

Which of the following is a non-financial motivator that involves giving an employee more challenging tasks and greater responsibility for their own work?

In Vroom's Expectancy Theory, what does the term Expectancy refer to?

A manager believes that her subordinates are naturally ambitious, seek responsibility, and are motivated by the work itself rather than just the pay. Which theory of management is this manager applying?

Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a business addressing when it provides a pension scheme and health insurance for its employees?

According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is classified as a motivator rather than a hygiene factor?

Briefly explain the concept of performance-related pay as a financial motivator.

According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, distinguish between 'hygiene factors' and 'motivators'.

Contrast Taylor's view of 'economic man' with Herzberg's 'motivators'. How might a heavy reliance on piece rates affect long-term employee motivation according to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory?

A large insurance firm uses various financial methods to reward its employees. The human resource manager believes that financial incentives are the primary way to improve employee performance.

(a) Define the term commission as a financial motivator. (1 point)
(b) Explain two benefits to a business of using fringe benefits as part of its remuneration package. (2 points)

Many modern businesses are moving away from traditional payment systems toward non-financial methods to improve worker engagement.

(a) Distinguish between job enrichment and job re-design. (2 points)
(b) Analyse two benefits to a business of encouraging participation in the management and control of business activity. (3 points)