Motivation

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Discuss Maslow’s Need Hierarchy theory of motivation.

Q.

Motivation is a complex process as the individuals are heterogeneous in their expectations, perceptions, and reactions. State true or false.

1. True

2. False

Q.

Explain the meaning of any three characteristics of directing.

Q. is the process of making subordinates to act in a desired manner to achieve specific organisational goals.

1. Motivation
2. Leadership
3. Supervision

Q.

What is motive?

Q. For which group of persons is vestibule training relevant?

[1 mark]

1. Operatives
2. Top management
3. Middle management
4. Supervisory management

Q.

The motivation theory which classifies the needs in hierarchical order is developed by

(a) Fred Luthans

(b) Scott

(c) Abraham Maslow

(d) Peter F. Drucker

Q.

The motivation theory which classifies needs in hierarchical order is developed by

Fred Luthans

Scott

Abraham Maslow

Peter F. Drucker

Q.

A ___ is an inner state that energises, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals.

Q. is a technique used to motivate people in an organisation.

1. Motivation
2. Motive
3. Motivator

Q.

Deduction in salary is a ___ form of motivation.

Q.

Rahul is an engineer in Jacob Ltd. He works very hard and it is observed by the Production Manager. But he never appreciates the efforts of Mr.Rahul. Name the element of direction not exercised by the Production Manager.

Q.

The motivation theory which classifies needs in hierarchical order is developed by

1. Fred Luthans

2. Scott

3. Abraham Maslow

4. Peter F Drucker

Q.

Which of the following is an example of positive motivation?

1. Rewarding an employee

2. Increase in the number of working hours

3. Deduction in salary

4. None of these

Q. Anaira, who is the departmental head of her organisation, decides to improve the performance of her department. She decides to give some financial and non-financial incentives to his subordinates. She knows these incentives will satisfy their needs. Therefore, they will be stimulated to take actions from their side.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the element of staffing discussed in the previous question?

[1 mark]

1. It can be either positive or negative.
2. It is a continuous process.
3. It is a complex process.
4. It is simple to execute and analyse.

Q. What is the process of inspiring people to work hard for the achievement of desired common goals?

[1 mark]

1. Incentive
2. Morale
3. Motivation
4. Remuneration

Q. In Maslow's theory of motivation, social needs are satisfied by ____________.

1. food, shelter, thirst
2. love and affection
3. job security
4. autonomy, power

Q. Ais an inner state that energies and direct behaviour towards the achievement of the organisational goal.

1. Motivation
2. Motive
3. Leadership

Q. Correct the underlined part of the sentence, if needed.
The best way to encourage innovative thinking is not to promise financial rewards for ideas, but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution

1. but rather ensure that suggestion-maker receives recognition for his contribution
2. but to ensure that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution
3. but rather by ensuring that the person making the suggestion receives recognition for his contribution
4. but to ensure that the person who makes the suggestion will be receiving recognition for his contribution
5. but instead make sure that the suggestion-maker will receive recognition

Q. Select the proper options given from the options given below and rewrite the completed sentences :
Entrepreneurial ________ is measured in terms of the individual's attitude toward opportunity recognition.

a) value
b) attitude
c) motivation