Refer to the Scenario Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 9

Multiple Choice

Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
Application of Early Theories of Motivation (Scenario)
Weston has two very different first-line supervisors who report directly to him. Aaron really "cracks the whip" at his employees and firmly believes in strict controls and punishment for those who do not meet company expectations. Zach, on the other hand, has very few controls and believes that as long as people know what their objectives are, they will exercise self-control and self-direction. Aaron has been trying to use working conditions to increase the level of productivity in his department. When workers complained about unsafe working conditions, Aaron supplied them with protective gear and implemented new safety procedures. However, despite the improved working conditions, employees were still not motivated. Zach, on the other hand, had chosen to delegate responsibility and offer workers opportunities for growth. These efforts appeared to be much more successful at improving productivity.
-According to Herzberg, Zach was trying to use __________ to increase productivity.

• A) equity theory
• B) motivators
• C) extrinsic factors
• D) expectancy theory
• E) hygiene factors

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Definitions:

Categorize Objects

The cognitive process of organizing items into groups or classes based on shared characteristics or attributes.

Piaget's Preoperational

A stage of cognitive development in Jean Piaget's theory, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by the development of language and symbolic thinking but lacking in logical operations.

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual's ability to think, understand, and interact with the world evolves and matures over time.

Categorize

To place into groups or classes based on shared characteristics or attributes.