UGC NET Motivation theories Previous Year Questions
JRFSmart holds 14 previous-year questions on Motivation theories from UGC NET Commerce (Paper 2), filed under Unit 6: Business Management and Human Resource Management, drawn from 14 of the 22 exam papers in the bank (2018–2025). Each question can be practised with a full explanation and shows how often NTA has returned to the same idea.
What is asked in Motivation theories
The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Maslow's hierarchy of needs | 3 |
| Herzberg's two-factor theory | 2 |
| Maslow | 1 |
| Theories and propounders | 1 |
| Porter-Lawler and expectancy models | 1 |
| Forces raising employee productivity | 1 |
| McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y | 1 |
| Maslow's need hierarchy | 1 |
| Theories of motivation and propounders | 1 |
| Chronology of content theories of motivation | 1 |
| Needs hierarchy in the organisational context | 1 |
NTA repeat analysis
Motivation theories appears in 14 of 22 papers (64%), which JRFSmart rates as high frequency.
Sample previous-year questions
Arrange the organizational aspect of employees need hierarchy in the increasing order. A. Cohesive and supportive co-workers B. Work place conditions C. Work safety D. Responsibilities E. Job Challenge Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Arrange the following human needs as per Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. A. Social Needs B. Safety Needs C. Esteem Needs D. Physiological Needs E. Self-actualisation Needs Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Arrange the following types of motivating needs as identified by Maslow in ascending order : A. Physiological Needs B. Social Needs C. Self-actualization Needs D. Safety Needs E. Esteem Needs Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Match List - I with List - II. LIST I | LIST II A. Need Hierarchy Theory | I. Clay Alderfer B. E.R.G. Theory | II. Sigmund Freud C. Psychoanalytic Theory | III. Abraham H. Maslow D. Two-Factor Theory | IV. Fredric Herzberg Choose the correct answer from the…
Arrange the following content theories of work motivation in the increasing order of their development - A. Herzberg-motivation and hygiene factors B. Alderfer ERG Needs C. Maslow-Hierarchy of Needs D. Scientific Management E. Human Relations Choose the…
Arrange the following examples of human needs in the hierarchy of their increasing importance. a. Insurance for accidents. b. Recognition and respect from others. c. Food and shelter provisions. d. Accomplishing distinction in chosen area by maximising…
Which one of the following is NOT an assumption under the McGregor's Theory Y?
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs depicts human needs in the form of hierarchy ascending from the lowest to highest need. The correct order is.
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