Importance of Motivation in Organizations
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What is the main focus of motivation according to Edwin B Flippe?

  • Influencing others to work without any rewards
  • Influencing others to do your will through the possibility of punishment or loss
  • Influencing others to do your will regardless of consequences
  • Influencing others to do your will through the possibility of gain or reward (correct)
  • How does motivation contribute to productive use of resources in organizations?

  • Motivation causes employees to work with low efficiency, reducing resource wastage
  • Motivation eliminates the need for physical and financial resources
  • Motivation results in employees working without breaks, leading to higher resource utilization
  • Motivation enables people to work enthusiastically, leading to increased efficiency and output (correct)
  • What is the ultimate result of goal-directed behavior caused by motivation?

  • No impact on productivity or cost reduction
  • Increase in productivity, cost reduction, and improved overall efficiency (correct)
  • Escalation in operational costs and reduced productivity
  • Decrease in productivity and overall efficiency
  • Why is motivation important for an organization?

    <p>It helps in achieving goals and improving overall efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does motivation impact the level of performance of subordinates according to the text?

    <p>It fills the gap between ability and willingness, leading to improved performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of motivation in organizations?

    <p>Motivation leads to better inter-personal relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does motivation impact the workforce according to the text?

    <p>Motivation leads to stability and loyalty in the workforce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about planning, organizing, and staffing function in organizations?

    <p>They are crucial in motivated organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory emphasize?

    <p>The hierarchy of five needs within each individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does motivation impact job satisfaction according to the text?

    <p>Motivation leads to job satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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