How Do "Content" Theories of Motivation Help Managers

question 55

Multiple Choice

How do "content" theories of motivation help managers?

• A)Content theories of motivation give managers useful information about broad categories of needs that individuals seek to fulfill.
• B)Content theories of motivation give managers useful information about specific things that individuals want to get out of their jobs.
• C)Content theories of motivation help managers understand the steps involved in motivating employees
• D)Content theories of motivation help managers understand why employees are likely to be dissatisfied if they are passed over for promotion.
• E)Content theories of motivation are useful to psychologists and academics but are not helpful to managers

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