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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Electromagnetic Spectrum

The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from gamma rays to radio waves.

Red Wavelengths

The longer wavelengths of light in the visible spectrum, associated with the color red and having a wavelength of approximately 620 to 750 nanometers.

Blue Wavelengths

Refers to the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths between approximately 450 and 495 nanometers, perceived as the color blue.

Green Wavelengths

Parts of the visible light spectrum that are perceived as green, important for photosynthesis as they are absorbed by plants for energy.