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Question 1: Content Theories of Motivation:

Discuss Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory in detail, providing examples for each level of the hierarchy. How do these needs influence individuals' behavior and choices in their personal and professional lives?
Using two specific examples, analyze Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory. Highlight instances where hygiene factors and motivators have impacted organizational employee satisfaction and motivation.
Explore Alderfer's ERG theory and illustrate how it differs from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. Please provide an example where individuals experienced frustration-regression in pursuit of their needs.

Question 2: Process Theories of Motivation:

Compare and contrast Vroom's Expectancy Theory and Adams' Equity Theory. Please provide an example of how employees' perceptions of effort-performance linkage and equity can affect their motivation and behavior at work.
Explain Locke and Latham's Goal-Setting Theory. Utilize one example to demonstrate the effects of specific, challenging goals on employee motivation, performance, and satisfaction.

Question 3: Recent Research on Motivation Theories:

Describe the role of positive psychology in enhancing employee motivation and well-being. Provide two recent research examples that demonstrate the impact of interventions based on strengths, gratitude, and positive emotions.
Explain how "nudging" from behavioral economics has been applied to motivate positive behaviors. Provide one example.