Which of the following statements are true/false about theories of motivation ? (a) Content theories…
Content theories of motivation (such as Maslow's, Herzberg's, and Alderfer's) focus on identifying the internal needs that drive human behaviour (a is true). Process…
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Which of the following statements are true/false about theories of motivation ?
(a) Content theories emphasize the importance of inner needs in motivation.
(b) Process theories assume that all employees, and situations are alike and there is one best way to motivate all employees.
(c) Content theories view motivation as an individual’s decision to act so as to put forth same given level of effort.
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Correct answer C
Content theories of motivation (such as Maslow's, Herzberg's, and Alderfer's) focus on identifying the internal needs that drive human behaviour (a is true). Process theories (such as Vroom's Expectancy Theory and Adams's Equity Theory) do not assume one best way for all situations (b is false); rather, it is process theories—not content theories—that view motivation as a cognitive decision regarding how much effort to exert (c is false).
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