Understanding Attitude and Motivation

What is the definition of attitude in organizational behavior?

• A measure of an employee's salary

• Attitude in organizational behavior is a psychological tendency that reflects how individuals evaluate their work environment, influencing their behavior and performance.

• A set of rules for workplace conduct

• A formal job description for employees

How does motivation impact employee performance?

• Motivation decreases employee engagement and productivity.

• High motivation leads to increased absenteeism.

• Motivation has no effect on employee performance.

• Motivation positively impacts employee performance by enhancing engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction.

What are the key components of motivation according to Maslow's hierarchy?

• Physiological needs, safety needs, love and belongingness needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs

• Financial security needs

• Aesthetic needs

• Cognitive needs

Explain the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

• Intrinsic motivation is internal and self-driven, while extrinsic motivation is external and driven by outside rewards.

• Intrinsic motivation relies solely on financial rewards, whereas extrinsic motivation does not.

• Intrinsic motivation is always negative, while extrinsic motivation is always positive.

• Intrinsic motivation is influenced by social pressure, while extrinsic motivation is based on personal satisfaction.

What role does organizational culture play in shaping employee attitudes?

• Organizational culture has no impact on employee performance.

• Organizational culture shapes employee attitudes by influencing their engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction.

• Employee attitudes are solely determined by salary and benefits.

• Organizational culture only affects management, not employees.

How can managers effectively motivate their teams?

• Set clear goals and provide regular feedback.

• Focus solely on financial incentives for motivation.

• Avoid giving any feedback to team members.

• Ignore team input and make unilateral decisions.

What is the relationship between job satisfaction and employee motivation?

• Job satisfaction positively influences employee motivation.

• Job satisfaction and employee motivation are unrelated.

• Job satisfaction has no effect on employee motivation.

• Employee motivation decreases job satisfaction.

Describe the concept of emotional intelligence in the workplace.

• Emotional intelligence has no impact on workplace relationships.

• Emotional intelligence is the ability to memorize company policies.

• Emotional intelligence is solely about managing stress levels.

• Emotional intelligence in the workplace is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others, enhancing teamwork and communication.

How can feedback influence employee motivation and attitude?

• Feedback influences employee motivation and attitude by enhancing recognition, clarifying expectations, and fostering a culture of growth.

• Feedback only creates confusion among employees.

• Feedback is irrelevant to workplace culture.

• Feedback has no impact on employee motivation.

What strategies can be used to change negative attitudes in an organization?

• Increase surveillance of employees

• Implement open communication, training, recognition, and supportive culture.

• Limit employee feedback opportunities

• Implement strict hierarchical communication