Meaning and Definition of Motivation

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Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

Being threatened with punishment if a task is not completed

Feeling pleasure and importance while doing an activity (correct)

Competing with others to win and beat them

Being offered a monetary reward for completing a task

What is the distinguishing factor between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Intrinsic motivation is internal, based on pleasure, importance, or desire; extrinsic motivation comes from outside of the individual. (correct)

Intrinsic motivation focuses on job satisfaction, while extrinsic motivation focuses on team collaboration.

Intrinsic motivation is based on external rewards, while extrinsic motivation is based on internal satisfaction.

Intrinsic motivation is driven by competition, while extrinsic motivation is driven by pleasure and desire.

What is the main reason why managers attach great importance to motivation in organisational settings?

To increase employee salaries

To enhance job satisfaction

To improve team collaboration

To stimulate people to accomplish goals (correct)

Which of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

Being threatened with punishment if a task is not completed Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'motivation' derive from?

Needs, desires, wants, or drives within individuals 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, control or explain the behavior of human beings Signup and view all the answers

According to Scott, what is motivation?

The process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desire goals Signup and view all the answers

According to Edwin B. Flippo, what is motivation?

The process of attempting to influence others to do your will through the possibility of gain or reward Signup and view all the answers

What does Dubin define as motivation?

The complex forces starting and keeping a person at work in an organization Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of reward motivation?

"I will give you a candy bar if you clean your room." Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of stimulating people to actions to accomplish the goals?

Motivation theory Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motivation occurs when people are compelled to do something out of pleasure, importance, or desire?

Intrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing factor between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Internal vs external factors compelling action Signup and view all the answers

Which type of motivation comes from outside of the individual and includes rewards like money and grades?

Extrinsic motivation Signup and view all the answers

What are the psychological factors stimulating people's behavior in the work goal context?

Desire for money and success Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals, according to Scott?

Stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals Signup and view all the answers

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

The process of attempting to influence others to do your will through the possibility of gain or reward Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to the way in which urges, drives, desires, aspirations direct, control or explain human behavior, according to McFarland?

Urges, drives, desires, aspirations directing behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the complex forces starting and keeping a person at work in an organization, according to Dubin?

Complex forces starting and keeping a person at work Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following is an example of extrinsic motivation?

"I will give you a candy bar if you clean your room." Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Motivation

Intrinsic motivation is an example of doing something out of pleasure, importance, or desire.
The distinguishing factor between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is that intrinsic motivation comes from within, while extrinsic motivation comes from outside factors.

Definitions of Motivation

According to McFarland, motivation is the way in which urges, drives, desires, aspirations direct, control or explain human behavior.
According to Scott, motivation is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals.
According to Edwin B. Flippo, motivation is the process of stimulating people to actions to accomplish the goals.
According to Dubin, motivation is the complex forces starting and keeping a person at work in an organization.

Types of Motivation

Extrinsic motivation comes from outside of the individual and includes rewards like money and grades.
Reward motivation is an example of extrinsic motivation.

Importance of Motivation

Managers attach great importance to motivation in organisational settings because it stimulates people to actions to accomplish the goals.

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Test your knowledge about the meaning and definition of motivation, including its impact on human behavior and performance, and its significance in organizational settings.