A manager wants to motivate the maintenance staff to be more productive. She starts by providing training and assures employees that high productivity will be rewarded. Employees are asked to identify the rewards that would mean the most to them. The manager likely subscribes to which theory of motivation?

A) Hierarchy of needs

B) Expectancy

C) Two-factor

D) Equity

E) Productivity

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10 October, 17:04

A manager wants to motivate the maintenance staff to be more productive. She starts by providing training and assures employees that high productivity will be rewarded. Employees are asked to identify the rewards that would mean the most to them. The manager likely subscribes to which theory of motivation?

A) Hierarchy of needs

B) Expectancy

C) Two-factor

D) Equity

E) Productivity

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Valerie Wilkins · Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

Maslow Hierarchy of Needs covers all areas of employee motivation which include: Self - actualization I. e the desire to become the most that you can be. Esteem needs I. e Respect, Self-esteem, recognition, strength etc. Love and belonging need I. e friendships, intimacy, family. Safety needs I. e personal security, employment, resources. Physiological needs I. e air, water, food, shelter and clothing. So hierarchy of needs has captured any need as a direct consequence labour efficiency.