Which of the Following Statements About Motivation and Performance Is

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about motivation and performance is FALSE?

• A)A person could be highly motivated and, yet, perform poorly.
• B)A person could perform fairly well despite low motivation.
• C)Motivation is defined as the extent to which workers contribute to achieving organizational objectives.
• D)Task understanding is important for motivation to be converted into performance.
• E)General cognitive ability and emotional intelligence are important for motivation to be converted into performance.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative forgone when a choice is made between different options.

Tax Rate

The percentage at which an individual or corporation is taxed by the government on income or profits.

Market Value

The present rate at which a service or asset is available for purchase or sale on the open market.

Straight Line

A depreciation method where an asset loses value evenly across its useful life.