Motivation MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Motivation, a fundamental topic in the field of IC90 Human Resource Management. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Motivation MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q101.
What increases the value of a reward?

a.

Cost, exclusiveness, and visibility

b.

Monetary value only

c.

Personal preference

d.

Level of responsibility

Discuss
Answer: (a).Cost, exclusiveness, and visibility Explanation:The value of a reward increases according to cost, exclusiveness, and visibility.
Q102.
What is the potential negative effect of a poorly monitored reward system?

a.

People may become over-reliant on rewards and stop working altogether.

b.

People may become dissatisfied with their work.

c.

People may behave improperly and receive the wrong message from the reward system.

d.

People may not understand the value of rewards.

Discuss
Answer: (c).People may behave improperly and receive the wrong message from the reward system. Explanation:If a reward system is not carefully monitored, it may convey the wrong messages and people’s behavior may tend to be improper.
Q103.
What is the impact of reward systems in work organisations?

a.

They influence the directions in which people's energies are directed

b.

They decrease employee satisfaction

c.

They increase employee turnover rates

d.

They have no impact on employee behaviour

Discuss
Answer: (a).They influence the directions in which people's energies are directed Explanation:Reward systems influence the directions in which the energies of the people are directed in work organisations.
Q104.
What should the rewards available to employees do?

a.

Provide pleasure to the employees

b.

Reflect behaviours that the management wants to discourage

c.

Have no impact on employee behaviour

d.

Increase employee turnover rates

Discuss
Answer: (a).Provide pleasure to the employees Explanation:The rewards available to employees should be such as to provide pleasure to the employees.
Q105.
What should reward systems be related to?

a.

The nature of desired performance

b.

The quantity of output

c.

The quality of output

d.

The seniority of the employee

Discuss
Answer: (a).The nature of desired performance Explanation:Reward systems should be related to the nature of desired performance.
Q106.
Why may employees avoid making decisions?

a.

Because they lack experience and confidence

b.

Because decisions can be risky

c.

Because they do not want to take responsibility

d.

Because they do not care about the outcome

Discuss
Answer: (b).Because decisions can be risky Explanation:Some may avoid making decisions because they can be risky, and the risk is that the decision could be found to be wrong and the decision maker taken to task.
Q107.
What is "delegation upwards"?

a.

When an employee delegates tasks to their superior

b.

When an employee avoids making decisions

c.

When an employee seeks guidance from their superior before exercising discretion

d.

When an employee takes responsibility for their decisions

Discuss
Answer: (c).When an employee seeks guidance from their superior before exercising discretion Explanation:"Delegation upwards" is when an employee may try to check the superior's preferences (or views) before exercising discretion.
Q108.
What do reward systems in work organizations influence?

a.

The management's actions

b.

The quantity of output

c.

The quality of output

d.

The direction of people's energies

Discuss
Answer: (d).The direction of people's energies Explanation:Reward systems in work organizations influence the direction in which the energies of people are directed.
Q109.
Why do some employees avoid making decisions?

a.

They lack experience and confidence

b.

They perceive a risk of being taken to task

c.

They are not given enough information

d.

They blame others for inadequacies in available data

Discuss
Answer: (b).They perceive a risk of being taken to task Explanation:Some employees avoid making decisions because they perceive a risk of being taken to task if the decision turns out to be wrong.
Q110.
What is the effect of the perceived threat of punishment for failure?

a.

It leads to inaction

b.

It encourages risk-taking behavior

c.

It creates a dissatisfied customer

d.

It leads to learning opportunities

Discuss
Answer: (a).It leads to inaction Explanation:The perceived threat of punishment for failure leads to inaction, causing delays and dissatisfied customers.
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