_________ Theory Assumes That Competency,autonomy,and Relatedness Influence Our Behavior and Well-Being

question 75

Multiple Choice

_________ theory assumes that competency,autonomy,and relatedness influence our behavior and well-being.

• A) Acquired needs
• B) Self-determination
• C) Job characteristics
• D) Expectancy
• E) Herzberg's motivator-hygiene

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Definitions:

Productivity

The efficiency of production of goods or services measured by the output per unit of input.

ERG Theory

A motivation theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting individuals are motivated by these needs in a hierarchical fashion.

VIE Theory

A psychological theory proposing that an individual's motivational force is determined by the perceived value of the outcome, the expectancy of achieving the outcome, and the instrumentality of the action.

Need-Based Theories

Psychological theories that focus on understanding human needs and how they influence behavior, particularly in the context of motivation.