Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Motive to Achieve

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the motive to achieve is TRUE?

• A) A fear of failure is strongly associated with the desire for success.
• B) When parents do not punish failure, children are less likely to be successful.
• C) A performance orientation is associated with greater success than is a mastery orientation.
• D) A mastery orientation is associated with greater success than is a performance orientation.

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Definitions:

Gain Sharing

A compensation strategy where employees receive financial rewards based on improvements in the company's performance, meant to increase productivity and morale.

Pay-For-Performance

Pay-For-Performance is a compensation strategy where employees' compensation is directly linked to their performance or achievements.

Organizational Productivity

The measure of how efficiently and effectively an organization uses its resources to achieve its goals.

Gain Sharing

A performance-based compensation model where employees receive bonuses or rewards based on the productivity improvements or successes of their organizational unit.