Importance of Motivation in Organizational Settings

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What is the definition of motivation based on the text?

The method of using monetary rewards to push people to perform tasks.

The process of stimulating people to actions to accomplish the goals. (correct)

The act of compelling individuals to work under strict supervision.

The practice of punishing individuals to motivate them.

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Being motivated by the threat of punishment.

Being motivated by the promise of a cash reward.

Being motivated to do something for the pleasure it brings. (correct)

Being motivated by the desire for recognition.

What kind of motivation occurs when external factors compel a person to do something?

Intrinsic motivation

Team motivation

Positive reinforcement

Extrinsic motivation (correct)

Which of the following is NOT an example of extrinsic motivation according to the text?

Job satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What kind of reward is considered extrinsic motivation?

$100 cash reward and recognition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic comes from within, while extrinsic comes from outside. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of motivation according to McFarland?

The way in which urges, drives, desires, aspirations, striving, or needs direct human behavior Signup and view all the answers

According to Edwin B. Flippo, what is the essence of motivation?

Influencing others to do your will through the possibility of gain or reward Signup and view all the answers

Why is motivation important for an organization's success?

To improve overall efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity Signup and view all the answers

How does motivation enable productive use of resources in organizations?

By converting physical and financial resources into useful products Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of motivation on goal achievement in organizations?

It causes goal-directed behavior and moves people in a desired direction Signup and view all the answers

How does motivation contribute to the development of friendly relationships in organizations?

By improving communication and understanding between individuals Signup and view all the answers

Importance of Motivation in Organizational Settings

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Questions and Answers

What is the definition of motivation based on the text?

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

What kind of motivation occurs when external factors compel a person to do something?

Which of the following is NOT an example of extrinsic motivation according to the text?

What kind of reward is considered extrinsic motivation?

What is the main difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

What is the definition of motivation according to McFarland?

According to Edwin B. Flippo, what is the essence of motivation?

Why is motivation important for an organization's success?

How does motivation enable productive use of resources in organizations?

What is the impact of motivation on goal achievement in organizations?

How does motivation contribute to the development of friendly relationships in organizations?

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