Self-Improvement Market & Motivation

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How does the understanding of general motivation differ from its application to organizational goals?

General motivation relies on external rewards, whereas organizational goals are driven by internal satisfaction.
There is no significant difference; the terms are interchangeable.
General motivation concerns effort toward any goal, while the focus narrows to organizational goals in the context of workplace motivation. (correct)
General motivation is focused on specific, achievable tasks, whereas organizational goals involve broader, long-term visions.

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between intensity and favorable job performance outcomes?

High intensity guarantees favorable job performance regardless of other factors.
There is no relationship between intensity and job performance.
High intensity is only likely to lead to favorable job performance outcomes if the effort is channeled in a direction that benefits the organization. (correct)
High intensity alone is sufficient for achieving favorable job performance outcomes.

What role does 'persistence' play in the context of motivation, according to the text?

Persistence measures how long a person can maintain effort towards a task. (correct)
Persistence reflects the ability to adapt to changing goals.
Persistence measures how quickly an individual can complete a task.
Persistence indicates the variety of tasks an individual can handle simultaneously.

How are technology and generational demands influencing the self-improvement market?

They are making consumers more discerning in their choices and driving market dynamics. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define motivation in terms of individual effort?

The processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated value of the self-improvement and motivational services market in the U.S.?

$9.9 billion (C) Signup and view all the answers

By what percentage is the self-improvement market expected to grow annually until 2022?

5.6% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected value of the self-improvement market by 2022?

$13.2 billion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is a critical element in achieving organizational success, beyond just motivating individuals?

Channeling individual motivation towards goals that benefit the organization. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor related to motivation is concerned with how consistently an individual applies effort towards a goal?

Persistence (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Motivation?

Motivation is defined as the processes that account for an individual's intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward attaining a goal.

Key Dimensions of Motivation

Intensity describes how hard a person tries; direction is where the effort is channelled and persistence measures how long a person can maintain effort.

Importance of Motivation

Motivation is crucial for performance and well-being, particularly in the workplace. It involves the intensity, direction, and persistence of effort toward achieving goals.