According to ERG theory, if an individual is frustrated in the growth opportunities of his job,

 Maslow’s social needs could be satisfied by

a. receiving an employee of the month award.

b. getting promoted to assistant manager from a supervisor position.

c. attending a department picnic after work.

d. taking a class on Microsoft Office.

(c) Medium/Application

42. Your paycheck could likely satisfy which of the following needs identified by Maslow?

a. physiological needs.

b. esteem needs.

c. safety needs.

d. all of the above.

(d) Medium/Analysis

43. Alderfer’s existence needs correspond to Maslow’s

a. social needs.

b. esteem needs.

c. self-actualization needs.

d. safety needs.

(d) Medium/Synthesis

44. Alderfer’s growth needs correspond to Maslow’s

a. social needs.

b. safety needs.

c. esteem needs.

d. physiological needs.

(c) Medium/Synthesis

45. In comparing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory to Alderfer’s ERG theory

a. ERG theory recognizes more than one need may operate at one time.

b. Maslow’s theory recognizes more than one need may operate at one time.

c. ERG theory is based upon observations of individuals in clinical settings.

d. Maslow’s theory suggests that individuals who are frustrated in their attempts to satisfy one need may regress to another one.

(a) Difficult/Evaluation

46. Alderfer’s theory of motivation does all of the following EXCEPT

a. relax the basic assumptions of Maslow’s theory of needs

b. assume needs are hierarchically-based

c. propose a “frustration-regression” hypothesis

d. assume needs are grouped into three categories

(b) Medium/Comprehension

47. According to ERG theory, if an individual is frustrated in the growth opportunities of his job,

a. he may regress only to relatedness needs.

b. he may regress only to existence needs.

c. he may regress to either relatedness or existence needs.

d. he will be motivated by the next higher need in his need hierarchy.

(c) Difficult/Analysis

48. Which of the following is not a hygiene factor in Herzberg’s theory of motivation?

a. working conditions

b. salary

c. company policy

d. recognition

(d) Easy/Knowledge

49. Which of the following is a hygiene factor in Herzberg’s theory of motivation?

a. promotion opportunities.

b. interesting work.

c. salary.

d. achievement.

(c) Easy/Knowledge

50. All of the following are criticisms of Herzberg’s theory of motivation EXCEPT

a. the primary research methodology of the study is flawed.

b. the classification of factors as hygiene or motivator is not simple.

c. pay may have symbolic value as communication that the employee is advancing within the company.

d. the theory suggests that improving the environment only goes so far in motivating employees.

(d) Difficult/Evaluation

51. Which of the following statements is true?

a. A need for achievement can be a destructive element in relationships with colleagues.

b. A high need for affiliation serves as a real advantage in managerial positions especially with regard to conducting performance appraisals.

c. A high need for power is a trait of those successful in the sales area.

d. A need for power can have an altruistic form.

(d) Difficult/Analysis

52. Individuals with a high need for affiliation

a. want to influence others.

b. have a strong need to be successful.

c. desire to make an impact on the organization.

d. want to be accepted by others.

(d) Easy/Comprehension