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Achievement Motivation — Chapter Summary

NIOS · Class 10 · Entrepreneurship

Summary of Achievement Motivation for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship. Key concepts: Motivation means the force, Positive motivation inspires and Salary.

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Overview

Achievement motivation explains why some people work with strong purpose, keep improving, and try to reach goals even when tasks are difficult. It includes the ideas of positive and negative motivation, financial and non-financial motivators, McClelland's three-need model, Maslow's need hierarchy, l

Key Concepts

Motivation means the force that starts

Motivation means the force that starts action and keeps a person working toward a goal. It can be positive, which encourages good behaviour, or negati

Positive motivation inspires people to work

Positive motivation inspires people to work better. Negative motivation discourages undesirable behaviour and stops repetition of bad habits.

Salary

Salary, wages, allowances, perquisites, bonus, profit sharing, co-partnership, and gratuity are financial motivators. They are useful, but after monet

Prestige

Prestige, job security, organisational environment, recognition, career advancement opportunities, enriched jobs, and participation of employees are n

Bonus is a financial reward

Bonus is a financial reward that may be paid even when there is no profit. Profit sharing is given only when the organisation earns profit in that yea

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning of motivation and its positive and negative forms.
  • Classify financial and non-financial motivators.
  • Explain motivation through Robert Dubin, Mamoria, Buford, Bedeian, and Lindner, and Woodworth.
  • Describe McClelland's three needs: achievement, power, and affiliation.
  • Describe Maslow's five needs and their order of importance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Achievement Motivation for NIOS Class 10 Entrepreneurship?
Key topics in Achievement Motivation include Meaning and Definitions of Motivation, Financial and Non-financial Motivators, McClelland’s Three-Need Theory, Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Theory. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Achievement Motivation for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 84 practice questions on Achievement Motivation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

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