Employee Motivation Theories Quiz

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What does 'intensity' refer to in the context of motivation?

  • The amount of effort a person expends at doing a task (correct)
  • The number of tasks a person takes on simultaneously
  • The level of competition among employees
  • The speed at which a person completes a task

What is motivation generally defined as?

  • An internal state that induces a person to engage in particular behaviors (correct)
  • A result of external rewards and punishments
  • An external force that compels a person to act in a certain way
  • A fixed trait that some people possess

Which of the following is an example of 'direction' in motivation?

  • An employee completing a task with minimal effort
  • An employee refusing to take on new responsibilities
  • An employee volunteering for an extra work project requiring overtime (correct)
  • An employee taking a break during work hours

What does 'persistence' involve in the context of motivation?

<p>The continuing engagement in a behavior over time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives motivation according to the text?

<p>A person’s wants, needs, or desires (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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