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What is the best definition of motivation?
What is the best definition of motivation?
- The intensity of a person’s desire to begin or continue engaging in the pursuit of a goal. (correct)
- A temporary emotional state that influences workplace performance.
- A reward system designed to enhance employee loyalty.
- A management technique focused solely on financial incentives.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why motivation is important?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why motivation is important?
- It increases employee productivity.
- It ensures employees will always be satisfied. (correct)
- It can give a company a competitive advantage.
- It leads to faster and better-quality work.
Which of the following is a key source of motivation?
Which of the following is a key source of motivation?
- The job itself.
- Individual characteristics.
- The work environment.
- All of the above. (correct)
What is the primary difference between Theory X and Theory Y?
What is the primary difference between Theory X and Theory Y?
What does the “Law of Individual Differences” suggest about motivation?
What does the “Law of Individual Differences” suggest about motivation?
What is the correct order of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
What is the correct order of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
Which of the following is NOT a category in Alderfer’s ERG Theory?
Which of the following is NOT a category in Alderfer’s ERG Theory?
According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is a motivator (satisfier)?
According to Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, which of the following is a motivator (satisfier)?
Which of the following best describes the need for power in McClelland’s Needs Theory?
Which of the following best describes the need for power in McClelland’s Needs Theory?
What is the primary goal of empowerment in the workplace?
What is the primary goal of empowerment in the workplace?
Which of the following is NOT a core job characteristic in Hackman and Oldham’s model?
Which of the following is NOT a core job characteristic in Hackman and Oldham’s model?
What is the main purpose of job enrichment?
What is the main purpose of job enrichment?
Which of the following is a key principle of goal-setting theory?
Which of the following is a key principle of goal-setting theory?
Which of the following is a negative consequence of setting unrealistic goals?
Which of the following is a negative consequence of setting unrealistic goals?
According to Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, which factor determines whether rewards will be valuable to employees?
According to Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, which factor determines whether rewards will be valuable to employees?
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Which of the following is NOT a type of pay-for-performance system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of pay-for-performance system?
What is the purpose of gainsharing?
What is the purpose of gainsharing?
Which of the following is an example of alternative rewards?
Which of the following is an example of alternative rewards?
What is the correct definition of motivation?
What is the correct definition of motivation?
Which of the following best defines work environment characteristics?
Which of the following best defines work environment characteristics?
Who identified Theory X and Theory Y?
Who identified Theory X and Theory Y?
How does participation in goal setting affect employees?
How does participation in goal setting affect employees?
What is the correct term for a firm sharing the value of productivity gains with the workforce?
What is the correct term for a firm sharing the value of productivity gains with the workforce?
What is the degree to which the job requires the worker to complete a whole piece of work?
What is the degree to which the job requires the worker to complete a whole piece of work?
Which term refers to the degree to which an employee has the authority to make and implement at least some decisions?
Which term refers to the degree to which an employee has the authority to make and implement at least some decisions?
Which of the following occurs when workers are moved through a variety of jobs to increase their interest and motivation?
Which of the following occurs when workers are moved through a variety of jobs to increase their interest and motivation?
According to Victor Vroom, what is the perceived value of a given reward or outcome?
According to Victor Vroom, what is the perceived value of a given reward or outcome?
Which term refers to the removal of current or future unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood that someone will repeat a behavior?
Which term refers to the removal of current or future unpleasant consequences to increase the likelihood that someone will repeat a behavior?
Flashcards
Motivation
Motivation
The intensity of a person’s desire to pursue a goal.
Importance of Motivation
Importance of Motivation
Motivation is crucial for goal pursuit but doesn't guarantee satisfaction.
