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The Power of Employee Motivation

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a well-motivated workforce?

Low labor turnover/loyal workforce (correct)
High output per worker
Two-way communication with management
Willingness to accept change

What is the purpose of paying employees overtime?

To reduce labor turnover
To calculate wages more easily
To encourage employees to work harder
To ensure employees are compensated for extra hours worked (correct)

Which method of motivation encourages workers to work faster?

Overtime pay
Wages
Piece rate (correct)
Time rate

What is the potential drawback of using time rate as a method of payment?

It can discourage employees from working harder (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is low labor turnover beneficial for a business?

It reduces the cost of recruiting workers who leave (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential drawback of training for employees?

Training may take too much time and money (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'opportunities for promotion' refer to?

Advancement of an employee in an organization (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an organizational chart's chain of command?

To pass instructions down from senior management to lower levels of management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'span of control' refer to in an organizational chart?

The number of subordinates working directly under a manager (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of short chains of command in an organizational chart?

Loss of control for managers (D) Signup and view all the answers

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