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Staff Motivation

ICSE · Class 12 · Business Studies

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Card 1Meaning of Motivation

What is motivation in staff motivation?

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Motivation is the process of stimulating people to action to accomplish desired goals. It is derived from the word motive, which means the urge to do something. In an organisation, motivation helps em

Card 2Characteristics of Motivation

Why is motivation called a psychological concept?

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Motivation is a psychological concept because it is based on human needs. These needs arise within a person and influence behaviour, effort, and action. A motivated employee works because inner needs

Card 3Characteristics of Motivation

What does it mean that motivation is total, not piece-meal?

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Motivation is total, not piece-meal, because an employee cannot be motivated in parts. A person is an indivisible unit, and needs are interrelated. So partial satisfaction of only some needs does not

Card 4Characteristics of Motivation

Why is motivation a continuous process?

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Motivation is a continuous process because human needs are never fully satisfied. As soon as one need is satisfied, another need appears. This makes motivation ongoing, not a one-time programme.

Card 5Characteristics of Motivation

What is goal-directed behaviour in motivation?

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Motivation causes goal-directed behaviour. A person works in a particular way to satisfy a need or achieve a goal. If work does not seem useful for satisfying needs, interest and effort may decrease.

Card 6Types of Motivation

What does it mean that motivation may be financial or non-financial?

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Motivation may be financial or non-financial depending on the type of needs being satisfied. Financial motivation uses money-based rewards such as wages, salary, bonus, and allowances. Non-financial m

Card 7Characteristics of Motivation

Why is motivation considered a complex process?

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Motivation is complex because there is no single universal theory or approach that works for all people. Individuals differ in their needs, and a manager must use different rewards for different emplo

Card 8Meaning of Motivation

Define motivation using the idea of needs and incentives.

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Motivation is a psychological process that arises from needs and wants. Incentives are offered to satisfy these needs, and this encourages people to act in a desired manner. It leads to purpose-driven

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Key topics in Staff Motivation include Mind map showing six key characteristics that define staff motivation as a comprehensive psychological process, Flowchart showing the distinction between motivation and morale, their sources, and outcomes, Pie chart showing the various organizational benefits that result from maintaining high staff motivation. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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