Motivation Theories (Edexcel A-Level Business): Quizzes
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What is a long-term effect of poor employee motivation?
What is a long-term effect of poor employee motivation?
High levels of absenteeism
What did Taylor believe was the primary motivator for workers?
What did Taylor believe was the primary motivator for workers?
Money
What are piece rates in Taylor's system?
What are piece rates in Taylor's system?
Pay based on units produced
What is the Hawthorne effect?
What is the Hawthorne effect?
Productivity rises when workers feel valued
According to Mayo, what proved more important than physical conditions?
According to Mayo, what proved more important than physical conditions?
Group dynamics & social relationships
In Maslow's hierarchy, what does prepotency mean?
In Maslow's hierarchy, what does prepotency mean?
Lower needs are more powerful
What is regression in Maslow's hierarchy?
What is regression in Maslow's hierarchy?
Moving back down when needs are threatened
Which of these is a motivator in Herzberg's theory?
Which of these is a motivator in Herzberg's theory?
Achievement
What does improving hygiene factors achieve according to Herzberg?
What does improving hygiene factors achieve according to Herzberg?
Removes dissatisfaction
What does job enrichment involve?
What does job enrichment involve?
More responsibility & challenging tasks