Motivation

The term 'Motivation' is BEST defined as:

• The will to achieve

• Getting rewards

• Absence of dissatisfaction

• Dedication to work

The level of motivation may be influenced by ALL of the following factors EXCEPT which one?

• Ability to make choices

• Individual needs

• Attitudes

• Satisfaction

Which of the following is NOT a content theory?

• Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Vroom's Expectancy Theory

• Adam's Equity Theory

Which of the following is an example of financial rewards?

• Participation

• Job enlargement

• Piece rates

• Job satisfaction

Using time rates, calculate the weekly pay for an employee using the following information:

An employee works a regular 40-hour week at a rate of $100 per hour and overtime at 'time and a half'. If he works for 50 hours in a particular week, what would be his total pay for the week?

• $7,500

• $5,500

• $4,000

• $5,000

Which of the following would NOT be regarded as a fringe benefit?

• Overtime pay

• Health Insurance

• Car upkeep

• Pension Scheme

An example of a non-financial reward is:

• Profit sharing

• Work study

• Fringe benefits

• Job enrichment

Which of the following is NOT one of Herzberg's motivating factors?

• Recognition of work done

• Rules and regulations

• Promotion prospects

• Sense of achievement

The process of giving workers a number of tasks to perform instead of one simple task is referred to as:

• Job rotation

• Group working

• Job enlargement

• Job enrichment

According to the Equity theory, inequities will exist if people believe that the rewards they receive for a completed task are unequal to those received by other people.

People can reduce the perceived inequity by doing ALL of the following. EXCEPT:

• Changing the outcome

• Working harder on the job

• Modifying the input

• Resigning from the post