Unit 5 - Practice Quiz

1 The term Motivation is derived from the Latin word movere, which means:

2 In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which need is at the very top of the pyramid?

3 According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is considered a Hygiene Factor?

4 Which theory suggests that employees are inherently lazy, dislike work, and must be coerced to perform?

5 Theory Y assumes that:

6 In Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, the formula for Motivation is expressed as:

7 Which type of motivation arises from internal desires, such as the joy of learning or the satisfaction of a job well done?

8 The phenomenon where the combined effect of a team is greater than the sum of individual effects is known as:

9 Which of the following is NOT a stage in Tuckman’s Group Development Model?

10 During which stage of group development does conflict and competition typically emerge as members assert their personalities?

11 In the Norming stage of group development:

12 McClelland’s Theory of Needs identifies three primary motivators. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

13 What is Social Loafing?

14 Groupthink typically results in:

15 Which conflict resolution style involves low assertiveness and high cooperativeness?

16 Which conflict handling style is often described as a Win-Win approach?

17 In the Johari Window, the area representing information known to others but unknown to oneself is called the:

18 The term Interpersonal Relations refers to:

19 Which of the following is a primary cause of Dysfunctional Conflict?

20 According to Equity Theory, an employee is motivated when:

21 A team composed of employees from about the same hierarchical level, but from different work areas, who come together to accomplish a task is called a:

22 What is the primary difference between a Group and a Team?

23 The ERG Theory by Alderfer condenses Maslow’s five needs into three. What does ERG stand for?

24 Which reinforcement method involves removing an unpleasant consequence to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated?

25 The degree to which group members are attracted to each other and are motivated to stay in the group is known as:

26 Which conflict management style is assertive and uncooperative, pursuing one's own concerns at the other's expense?

27 In the Transactional Analysis (TA) model, which ego state reflects behavior copied from parents or authority figures?

28 The Goal-Setting Theory by Locke suggests that:

29 Which of the following is an example of an Extrinsic Motivator?

30 Effective Active Listening involves:

31 Kurt Lewin is famously associated with the study of:

32 The final stage in Tuckman's model, involving the wrapping up of activities and dissolution of the group, is called:

33 Which of the following creates a Virtual Team?

34 Conflict that supports the goals of the group and improves its performance is known as:

35 In the context of conflict resolution, Compromising means:

36 The Pygmalion Effect in management refers to:

37 Which is a characteristic of a Formal Group?

38 The Johari Window area that is known to self but unknown to others is the:

39 Which of the following is a barrier to effective interpersonal relations?

40 In the context of motivation, Reinforcement Theory emphasizes:

41 Which leadership style is most likely to cause Groupthink?

42 What is the Halo Effect?

43 Which factor creates the Need for Affiliation in individuals?

44 Self-Efficacy refers to:

45 A conflict caused by scarce resources (e.g., budget, office space) is known as:

46 To convert a group into a high-performing team, which element is essential?

47 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Theory Z (William Ouchi)?

48 Role Ambiguity occurs when:

49 The stage of group development where members accept the group leader and the group structure is:

50 Which of the following best describes Assertiveness?