A Social Scientist Studying Motivation Would MOST LIKELY Explain That

question 75

Multiple Choice

A social scientist studying motivation would MOST LIKELY explain that arriving at work late or ignoring organizational rules are the results of ________.

• A) below average motivation
• B) dysfunctional motivation
• C) poor motivation
• D) misdirected motivation

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Definitions:

Taller Organizations

Organizations with multiple layers of management between front-line employees and the top level, often resulting in slower decision-making processes.

Spans

Refers to the extent, scope, or duration of something, often used in contexts such as time spans or spans of control in organizations.

Organizational Size

Organizational size refers to the scale and magnitude of an organization, usually determined by the number of its employees or total revenue, which affects its structure, culture, and operations.

Classical

Pertaining to classical theory, often referring to the traditional methods or styles in art, literature, music, or management theories developed during the industrial revolution focusing on efficiency, specialization, and hierarchical organization.