Question

Motivation is defined as ____.

• A. the process of stimulating someone to adopt a desired course of action
• B. the change from one job to another
• C. the condition requiring supply or relief, the lack of anything requisite, desired or useful
• D. the strength of a person's preference for one outcome in relation of others

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

the process of stimulating someone to adopt a desired course of action

Motivation means the process of making subordinates to act in a desired manner to achieve certain organisational goals. It is a process of inducing people to perform to their best ability. Motivation produces goal directed behaviour. Motivation stimulates people to take up work voluntarily.