Your Boss Remarks, "The Key to an Effective Motivational Program

question 61

Multiple Choice

Your boss remarks, "The key to an effective motivational program is that it must increase both job satisfaction and work productivity." How should you respond?

• A) "Yes, but another important variable is interpersonal relationships."
• B) "No, the program should only focus on productivity. We do not want to encourage an indulging management style."
• C) "Yes, but the program should only focus on satisfaction. We do not want to encourage an imposing management style."
• D) "Yes, I agree."

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Definitions:

Transfer Price

The price at which goods or services are sold between divisions within the same company.

External Market

The environment outside a business in which it operates, dealing with the supply, demand, and pricing of goods and services.

Variable Manufacturing Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production output, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Revenue Centre Manager

A manager responsible for generating income and overseeing the revenue generation activities of a particular business unit, without direct control over costs or investments.