Understanding Motivation and Performance

What was the effect of monetary rewards on tasks that required mechanical skills according to the MIT study?

• No effect on performance

• Decreased performance

• Decreased motivation

• Increased performance

How did larger rewards affect tasks requiring cognitive skills?

• Led to poorer performance

• Improved performance significantly

• Increased motivation but not performance

• Had no noticeable effect

What is the best use of money as a motivator at work?

• To pay enough to take the issue of money off the table

• To offer large bonuses for top performers

• To frequently give small bonuses

• To pay the minimum acceptable wage

Which three factors lead to better performance and personal satisfaction?

• Competition, success, and rewards

• Autonomy, mastery, and purpose

• Money, recognition, and security

• Innovation, creativity, and flexibility

Why is the purpose motive becoming more important in organizations?

• It simplifies management processes

• It ensures higher profits

• It reduces the need for monetary rewards

• It attracts better talent and improves work culture

What happens when the profit motive is not aligned with the purpose motive?

• Organizations become more innovative

• It has no significant impact on the organization

• It can lead to negative outcomes like poor quality products

• Employee satisfaction increases

According to the video, what are humans fundamentally motivated by?

• Money and rewards

• Security and stability

• Competition and success

• Autonomy, mastery, and purpose

What is the key takeaway from the video on how to improve organizations and work lives?

• Treat people like people, focusing on autonomy, mastery, and purpose

• Increase monetary rewards

• Focus solely on profit maximization

• Implement stricter performance evaluations