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What is motivation?
What is motivation?
- The result of the interaction between the individual and the situation (correct)
- The driving force within individuals to fulfill organizational goals
- The measurement of intensity or drive
- The degree to which an individual wants to choose certain behavior
Which element of motivation refers to the effort that is channeled toward, and consistent with, organizational goals?
Which element of motivation refers to the effort that is channeled toward, and consistent with, organizational goals?
- Persistence
- Intensity
- Direction (correct)
- Energy
What are the three key elements of motivation?
What are the three key elements of motivation?
- Direction, Leadership, Persistence
- Intensity, Persistence, Energy (correct)
- Intensity, Direction, Effort
- Effort, Energy, Organizational goals
Which factor affects motivation based on the text?
Which factor affects motivation based on the text?
In the context of motivation, what does persistence refer to?
In the context of motivation, what does persistence refer to?
What is the process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed and sustained towards attaining a goal?
What is the process by which a person’s efforts are energized, directed and sustained towards attaining a goal?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which need becomes dominant once a lower level need is substantially satisfied?
According to Maslow's Hierarchy, which need becomes dominant once a lower level need is substantially satisfied?
In Alderfer's ERG theory, which category includes physiological and security needs?
In Alderfer's ERG theory, which category includes physiological and security needs?
Which theory describes needs as acquired through interaction with the environment and not in a hierarchy?
Which theory describes needs as acquired through interaction with the environment and not in a hierarchy?
What does 'nAch' stand for in McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory?
What does 'nAch' stand for in McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory?
Which theory consolidates Maslow's hierarchy into three categories?
Which theory consolidates Maslow's hierarchy into three categories?
Which need is related to the desire to influence and control in McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory?
Which need is related to the desire to influence and control in McClelland’s Learned Needs Theory?
In Maslow's Hierarchy, which need cues a person's worth?
In Maslow's Hierarchy, which need cues a person's worth?
Which theory describes the processes through which needs are translated into behavior?
Which theory describes the processes through which needs are translated into behavior?
Which theory argues that under optimal conditions, effort can often be increased and sustained?
Which theory argues that under optimal conditions, effort can often be increased and sustained?
In Maslow's Hierarchy, what is the first clear step up from physical needs?
In Maslow's Hierarchy, what is the first clear step up from physical needs?
What does intensity refer to in the context of motivation?
What does intensity refer to in the context of motivation?
What does direction refer to in the context of motivation?
What does direction refer to in the context of motivation?
What does persistence relate to in the context of motivation?
What does persistence relate to in the context of motivation?
How can managers influence and maintain motivation within their team members?
How can managers influence and maintain motivation within their team members?
Which statement best describes the concept of motivation?
Which statement best describes the concept of motivation?
What is the significance of high persistence in motivation?
What is the significance of high persistence in motivation?
Which factor can significantly boost motivation according to the text?
Which factor can significantly boost motivation according to the text?
What type of communication is crucial for maintaining motivation, according to the text?
What type of communication is crucial for maintaining motivation, according to the text?
Which approach demonstrates trust in employees' abilities, according to the text?
Which approach demonstrates trust in employees' abilities, according to the text?
What does offering career development opportunities show employees, according to the text?
What does offering career development opportunities show employees, according to the text?
What type of work environment can significantly impact motivation, according to the text?
What type of work environment can significantly impact motivation, according to the text?
What form of recognition can boost motivation, as mentioned in the text?
What form of recognition can boost motivation, as mentioned in the text?
What does providing challenging work allow individuals to feel, based on the text?
What does providing challenging work allow individuals to feel, based on the text?
What does clear communication from managers help employees understand, according to the text?
What does clear communication from managers help employees understand, according to the text?
"Empowerment and Autonomy" in decision-making can lead to what, based on the text?
"Empowerment and Autonomy" in decision-making can lead to what, based on the text?
"Creating a Positive Work Environment" can significantly impact what, according to the text?
"Creating a Positive Work Environment" can significantly impact what, according to the text?
