Which of the Following Is Not Correct About the Various

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct about the various motivation theories?

• A) Knowing the different theories helps you understand some aspects of your behavior and the behavior of others.
• B) These theories also suggest ways in which managers can affect and direct behavior.
• C) Understanding these theories helps a manager build and manage a system of motivation.
• D) The motivation theories do not give a conceptual basis for analyzing and diagnosing motivation problems in organizations.

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Definitions:

Consumer Demand

The desire by consumers to purchase goods and services, quantified by the amount of a product people are willing to buy at certain price levels.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to a stable market condition.

Increasing-Cost Industry

An industry where production costs increase as the industry's output increases, often due to resource limitations or other scaling challenges.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the normal return on investment, calculated by subtracting both explicit and implicit costs from total revenues.