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Question
Which of the following statements about motivation is true?
A) Motivation is the primary determinant of performance.
B) Most managers do not need to understand motivation.
C) Motivation and the ability to work interact to determine performance.
D) Most behavioral scientists agree that there is one best theory of motivation.
Answer
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A) emotional labor
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A) tacit knowledge
B) motivation
C) organizational resources
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A) more
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