Motivation Theories Are Culturally Sensitive and Managers Should Be Sensitive

question 58

Multiple Choice

Motivation theories are culturally sensitive and managers should be sensitive to national differences.In India, a study found that managers who empowered their employees were given

• A)higher productivity.
• B)greater innovation and self-efficacy.
• C)weaker productivity and increased absenteeism.
• D)low ratings by their employees.
• E)continuance commitment.

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Definitions:

Ceteris Paribus

A principle in economics that states other conditions remain constant while one variable changes.

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or value gained from consuming or producing one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Cost

The cost added by producing one additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Analysis

An examination of the additional benefits of an activity compared to the additional costs incurred by that same activity.