A Supervisor Decides to Use Maslow's Theory to Motivate an Employee

question 55

Multiple Choice

A supervisor decides to use Maslow's theory to motivate an employee at the level of social needs.Which reward should the supervisor choose to motivate the employee?

• A) A new project requiring an informal work group
• B) A gift voucher/coupon
• C) A new, fancy job title
• D) A new, separate cabin

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process in which sensory receptors grow accustomed to constant, unchanging levels of stimuli over time.

Sensory Fatigue

A condition where there is a temporary decrease in the sensitivity of a sense after prolonged exposure to a stimulus.

Sensory Abilities

The capabilities related to the reception and processing of sensory information from the environment by the sensory organs.

Phantom Limb Phenomenon

The phantom limb phenomenon is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb is still attached to the body and is moving appropriately with other body parts.