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What is the primary role of a supervisor in directing work according to set targets?
What is the primary role of a supervisor in directing work according to set targets?
Which term describes the inner state that energizes and directs behavior towards goals?
Which term describes the inner state that energizes and directs behavior towards goals?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a motivator used by managers?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a motivator used by managers?
What type of motivation provides rewards to encourage desired behavior?
What type of motivation provides rewards to encourage desired behavior?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between motivation and goals?
Which statement best describes the relationship between motivation and goals?
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What is a key feature of motivation according to the analysis of definitions?
What is a key feature of motivation according to the analysis of definitions?
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Which factor is most likely to lead to a worker's reluctance to perform?
Which factor is most likely to lead to a worker's reluctance to perform?
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What might a good supervisor provide to enhance worker performance during tasks?
What might a good supervisor provide to enhance worker performance during tasks?
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What defines the process of motivation in an organizational setting?
What defines the process of motivation in an organizational setting?
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Which of the following best describes negative motivation?
Which of the following best describes negative motivation?
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Study Notes
Directing
- Supervisors maintain harmony among workers
- Supervisors ensure workers meet targets and take responsibility for task achievement
- Supervisors motivate workers effectively
- Supervisors provide on-the-job training
- Supervisors build efficient worker teams
- Supervisors influence workers in the organization to build high morale
- Supervisors analyze work performance and provide feedback, suggesting ways to improve work skills
Motivation
- Motivation is the process of stimulating workers to act in a desired way
- A motive is an internal state that energizes and directs behavior toward goals
- Motivation arises from individual needs
- Motivation reduces restlessness by satisfying needs
- Examples of motives include hunger, thirst, security, and recognition
- Motivation is influenced by individual needs
- Managers use motivators like pay, bonuses, promotion, recognition, praise to inspire workers
- Motivation is a critical managerial tool to improve employee performance
- Effective motivation doesn't rely solely on authority
- Managers should understand employee behavior to motivate effectively
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to the roles of supervisors in directing employees and the various factors that influence motivation in the workplace. Participants will explore how supervisors maintain harmony, motivate workers, and provide necessary training, as well as the different internal and external factors that drive employee motivation. Test your understanding of these crucial managerial principles.
