Which of the Following Statements Is True of Motivation

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of motivation?

• A) It excludes the direction in which a person's effort will be exerted.
• B) A single proven model of motivation is guaranteed to work in all situations for all people.
• C) It represents the forces operating on a person to exert effort in a specific direction.
• D) High levels of motivation can fully compensate for lower levels of ability in people.

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Definitions:

Organization's Environment

External factors, including economic, legal, technological, and social influences, that affect an organization’s performance and operations.

Environmental Uncertainty

The degree to which future states of the environment are unpredictable, making it difficult for organizations to anticipate changes.

Environment and Strategy

The interplay between the external environmental factors and an organization's strategic planning and execution.

Strategy Formulation

The process of identifying and outlining the plans and actions necessary to achieve the organizational goals and objectives.