2.5.4 - Motivation

Which of the following is a benefit to a business of employing a motivated workforce?

• Labour turnover increases

• Employee retention decreases

• Reduced numbers of job vacancies

• Labour productivity decreases

Business Y has provided the following information about four of its employees:-

Which of the following employees is the most productive?

• Employee A

• Employee B

• Employee C

• Employee D

Which of the following terms best describes the additional perks given to employees in addition to their wage or salary?

• Commission

• Fringe benefits

• Promotion

• Remuneration

Which of the following is a potential benefit to a business of retaining its employees?

• A large number of new employees need to be employed by the firm

• The business saves on recruitment costs

• The business will undertake large amounts of induction training

• New skills and experience will be brought into the workplace

Which of the following is the term used to describe the act of giving employees more challenging and interesting jobs as part of their role?

• Job enrichment

• Autonomy

• Job rotation

• Fringe benefits

Which of the following terms describes an additional one off payment received by an employee over and above their regular wage or salary?

• Commission

• Bonus

• Fringe benefits

• Remuneration

The following table includes information regarding the rate of pay and hours worked by a supermarket employee:

The employee took an unpaid, one hour, break between 01.00 and 02.00. How much did the employee earn in total for completing this shift?

• £101.00

• £102.50

• £111.00

• £120.00

Which of the following terms best describes the financial method of motivation whereby employees receives a percentage of the amount they sell?

• Bonus

• Commission

• Salary

• Fringe benefits

Which of the following job roles is most likely to receive a company car as a fringe benefit?

• Director

• Team Leader

• Operational staff

• Supervisor

Which of the following terms best describes the motivational method whereby an employee is given independence and power to make decisions in the workplace?

• Job rotation

• Delegation

• Promotion

• Autonomy