Motivating employees (AQA GCSE Business): Quizzes
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What does motivation mean in the workplace?
What does motivation mean in the workplace?
The will to work
Which is a source of employee motivation mentioned?
Which is a source of employee motivation mentioned?
Enjoying the work itself
How does higher productivity from motivated staff help a business?
How does higher productivity from motivated staff help a business?
Lower average production costs
What cost does better staff retention help reduce?
What cost does better staff retention help reduce?
Recruiting & training costs
Why do motivated employees deliver improved quality?
Why do motivated employees deliver improved quality?
They care about their work
What is the key difference between salaries and wages?
What is the key difference between salaries and wages?
Salaries are fixed; wages are hourly
What is the main disadvantage of salaries and wages for motivation?
What is the main disadvantage of salaries and wages for motivation?
Little incentive for higher output
What does commission create between effort and reward?
What does commission create between effort and reward?
A direct link
What is a disadvantage of commission systems?
What is a disadvantage of commission systems?
May encourage misleading sales
How does profit sharing build team spirit?
How does profit sharing build team spirit?
Removes barriers between mgmt & workers
What does research suggest about money and motivation?
What does research suggest about money and motivation?
Poor pay de-motivates strongly
In labour-intensive industries, what can pay exceed?
In labour-intensive industries, what can pay exceed?
50% of total costs
What does job enrichment provide to employees?
What does job enrichment provide to employees?
Greater responsibility & complexity
How does training motivate employees according to the note?
How does training motivate employees according to the note?
Shows company values & invests in them