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WorksheetsSGS Business 2.5.6 Motivation
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 19mins
Which of these is NOT a monetary method of motivation?
Comission
Pay Rise
Recognition
Bonuses
what are TWO benefits of a motivated workforce?
This can result in better productivity
customer service will most likely improve
you can pay them less because they're enjoying work
they only work when they feel like working
Which of these roles would most likely be motivated by commission?
Financial Director
Sales Assistant
Manager
Producer
Motivating staff by giving them additional responsibility is known as ...
Delegation
Delayering
Job Enrichment
Job Rotation
When workers take a percentage of profits from the company they work for, what is this called?
Bonus
Fringe Benefits
Profit-sharing
Salary
what is motivation
what order of events happen in the story
what stops the person from reaching his goal
all of the above
what drives the person to do what he is doing
Brianna is completely motivated by extrinsic factors when it comes to completing her summer school assignments. What factor would not be a type that motivates Brianna?
Avoiding the loss in privileges her parents have promised if she doesn't complete the work
Getting the new computer her parents have promised her if she completes the work
Feelings of accomplishment and satisfaction
Enjoying the trip that her grandmother promised if she finishes the work
A highly motivated workforce will not lead to higher levels of
productivity
quality
labour turnover
customer service
Having several tasks to do at work to relieve the boredom of doing the same thing all the time
Autonomy
Job enrichment
Job rotation
Commission
Rewards you get from work other than pay, such as a company car or phone
Salary
Autonomy
Fringe benefits
Commission
The independent power to decide on what you are going to do at work
Autonomy
Remuneration
Fringe benefits
Commission
Being paid a percentage of the value of a sale you have made, e.g. 10%
Remuneration
Commission
Job rotation
Job enrichment
Giving a worker a range of activities and responsibilities that enable them to learn and to grow
Job enrichment
Job rotation
Autonomy
Self-learning
All the financial rewards received from work, such as salary or free membership of a sports club
Salary
Remuneration
Commission
Autonomy
John is on a basic salary plus commission payment system. His basic salary is £16,000 and then he earns 2.25% of his sales. Last year he sold £420,000 of stock. What is his total remuneration?
£26,500
£26,540
£25,450
£34,840
John now gains a commission of 2.5%. His basic salary remains at £16,000 and he sells £580,000 of stock. What is his total remuneration?
£30,500
£32,400
£32,800
£20,700
Which option 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 employee is the most productive?
A
B
C
D
Which option best describes the additional perks given to employees in addition to their wage or salary?
Commission
Fringe benefits
Promotion
Remuneration
Which option 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 term is 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 term 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 term best describes the financial method of motivation whereby employees receives a percentage of the amount they sell?
Bonus
Commission
Salary
Fringe benefits
Which job roles is most likely to receive a company car as a fringe benefit?
Director
Team Leader
Operational staff
Supervisor
Which term best describes the motivational method whereby an employee is given independence and power to make decisions in the workplace?
Job rotation
Delegation
Promotion
Autonomy
Which option is an example of a non-financial method of motivation?
Autonomy
Commission
Bonus
Perks
Which two options are financial methods of motivation that a business could use to motivate its staff?
Job rotation
Autonomy
Job enrichment
Promotion
Fringe benefits
Which two options are potential benefits to a business of increased productivity?
Increase in efficiency
Total output will always increase
Demand will increase
Unit costs will fall
The number of employees will increase
