You Are Working as an Assistant to an OB Specialist

question 106

Multiple Choice

You are working as an assistant to an OB specialist doing research to determine relationships between certain variables and cause-effect situations.The specialist is attempting to determine when people are motivated by pay or salary, and when they are motivated by recognition, support and encouragement.By examining the connection between rewards and incentives and motivation under various conditions, the specialist appears to be using which of the following approaches in research

• A)open-systems
• B)systematic study
• C)human resources approach
• D)observational
• E)scientific management

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Definitions:

McClelland's Theory

A motivational theory that categorizes needs into three primary types: the need for achievement, the need for affiliation, and the need for power, influencing individuals' motivations and behavior.

Need of Achievement

A personal motivation drive to accomplish tasks, meet high standards, and work towards the success of goals.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology about human motivation.

Alderfer

Refers to Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory, which categorizes human needs into three groups: existence, relatedness, and growth.