Lesson 2.5.4a
2.5.4a Importance of motivation: attracting, retaining and productivity Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Business, Unit 10
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary definition of motivation in the workplace?
- Increased output
- Higher wages
- Employee drive
- Lower absenteeism
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Which outcome is a direct benefit of having motivated staff?
- More disputes
- Higher productivity
- Increased costs
- Higher turnover
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How does motivation primarily help a business attract new candidates?
- Positive reputation
- Lower profits
- Higher taxes
- Stricter rules
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What impact does high employee motivation typically have on staff retention?
- Lower labour turnover
- Higher redundancy
- More resignations
- Increased dismissal
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What is the direct link between motivation and employee productivity?
- Greater efficiency
- More errors
- Slower output
- Longer breaks
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A business has high staff turnover and low productivity. What is the likely cause?
- Low motivation
- High bonuses
- Excessive training
- Strong leadership
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Which effect is commonly linked to poor employee motivation?
- Increased absenteeism
- Better quality
- Higher output
- Improved loyalty
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Why might a motivated workforce help attract better job candidates?
- Mandatory applications
- Positive word-of-mouth
- Government grants
- Lower advertising
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Which method is a non-financial way to motivate employees?
- Basic salary
- Piece rate
- Greater autonomy
- Commission
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Which method is a financial reward used to motivate staff?
- Job enrichment
- Job rotation
- Sales commission
- Teamwork
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What term describes giving employees more meaningful tasks and responsibility?
- Job enrichment
- Redundancy
- Demotion
- Job reduction
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A business gives a team of staff the freedom to choose how they complete a project. Which method is this?
- Bonus
- Commission
- Fringe benefit
- Autonomy
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Why might a business use job rotation to motivate staff?
- Reduces boredom
- Increases shifts
- Removes training
- Lowers wages
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Why is a promotion often classified as a financial method of motivation?
- Fewer hours
- Less responsibility
- Higher pay
- Lower status
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A business offers fringe benefits such as a pension and private health insurance. Which type of motivation is this?
- Financial
- Non-financial
- Job rotation
- Autonomy
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A salesperson earns a commission of 4% on sales of £75,000. What is the commission?
- £3,000
- £300
- £750
- £30,000
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What is a key disadvantage of relying solely on financial motivation?
- Ignored job satisfaction
- Zero costs
- Automatic retention
- Lower output
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Why might a business use both financial and non-financial rewards?
- Simpler payroll
- Less management
- Cheaper costs
- Diverse employee needs
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Why might a bonus scheme fail to motivate certain staff equally?
- Differing personal motivations
- Universal pay scales
- Fixed statutory targets
- Mandatory overtime rules
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How can a business motivate staff without raising wages?
- Reducing job roles
- Cutting working hours
- Offering greater autonomy
- Removing holiday days
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