Match each theory/concept with its correct description/example.

Question

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Alderfer’s ERG Theory

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McClelland’s Needs Theory

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Behaviour Modification

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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Expectancy Theory

A.
Human needs arranged in five levels: physiological, safety, social, esteem, self-actualisation.

B.
Individuals learn needs for achievement, power, and affiliation from their environment.

C.
Assumes two contrasting views of workers: one sees them as lazy, the other as self-motivated.

D.
Behaviour is regulated by conscious goals that direct and energise actions.

E.
Behaviour can be shaped by reinforcement and punishment.

F.
Suggests that motivation is influenced by hygiene factors and motivators.

G.
Motivation depends on the probability of success and the value of the outcome.

H.
Needs are grouped as existence, relatedness, and growth.

Answer 1

Here’s the correct matching of each theory/concept with its description/example:

• Alderfer’s ERG Theory
  H. Needs are grouped as existence, relatedness, and growth.

• McClelland’s Needs Theory
  B. Individuals learn needs for achievement, power, and affiliation from their environment.

• Behaviour Modification
  E. Behaviour can be shaped by reinforcement and punishment.

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  A. Human needs arranged in five levels: physiological, safety, social, esteem, self-actualisation.

• Expectancy Theory
  G. Motivation depends on the probability of success and the value of the outcome.