Human resources — motivation
AQA GCSE Business Studies revision on Human resources — motivation. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Business 8132 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which of these is a financial method of motivation?
- A) Job rotation
- B) Commission
- C) Team working
- D) Praise
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Answer: Commission
Financial methods of motivation involve monetary rewards to encourage employees to perform better. Commission is a direct payment linked to performance, making it a clear financial incentive for staff in sales roles.
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Question 2
What is the term for a non-financial method where an employee is given more challenging tasks?
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Answer: Job enrichment
Job enrichment aims to improve motivation by making work more interesting and fulfilling. By giving employees more control and responsibility, they often feel more valued and motivated to succeed.
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Question 3
Which theory of motivation suggests that employees have a hierarchy of needs starting from basic survival to self-actualisation?
- A) Taylor's Theory
- B) Maslow's Hierarchy
- C) Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
- D) Mayo's Theory
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Answer: Maslow's Hierarchy
Abraham Maslow suggested that people are motivated to fulfil basic needs before moving on to higher-level psychological needs. Once a lower-level need is satisfied, it no longer acts as a primary motivator.
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