Edexcel IGCSE Business Studies 2.4 Motivation and Rewards Questions

Practise applying motivation theories and reward methods to case businesses, using employee impacts, retention and productivity evidence.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Business Studies 4BS1

Exam points

  • apply Maslow, Taylor or Herzberg to explain why motivation changes employee behaviour
  • evaluate financial and non-financial rewards using employee retention and output evidence
  • calculate commission or interpret reward data before linking it to motivation decisions

Question 1

[Maximum number: 3]

In 1985 Emirates started its airline business with just two aircraft. It is now a well-known airline with over 265 aircraft flying to over 180 destinations around the world.

Emirates has won many awards for service and reliability. Until 2016 passengers rated Emirates the leading airline to travel with. However, in 2017 its rating dropped from first to fourth.

Explain one of the factors in Herzberg's motivational theory.

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Ocean Vibes is a boat tour business located in two tourists resorts in Portugal. During the tours, it collects wildlife research. The idea came from two young scientists, Alfredo and Pedro, who share a passion for the environment, boats and science. Ocean Vibes employs boat tour guides and a sales team in each of the two resorts.

The main goal of Ocean Vibes is to connect tourism with science. It offers dolphin and bird-watching tours to tourists and uses the boat tours to collect research data on the wildlife. Its tour guides are knowledgeable, passionate and respectful of the environment.

Customers can book the boat tours online or in the tourist resorts. They are encouraged to leave reviews on Ocean Vibes' website.
Every month Ocean Vibes provides a boat tour for students and researchers who wish to study the wildlife.

There are many other businesses offering boat tours in Portugal which makes competing in the industry a challenge.

Which one of the following is an example of a non-financial method of motivation?

Select one answer.

A

Bonus

B

Remuneration

C

Fringe benefits

D

Job rotation

Question 3

[Maximum number: 2]

Mahindra \& Mahindra Limited (M\&M) is an Indian multinational vehicle manufacturing corporation with its headquarters in Mumbai, India. It is one of the largest manufacturers of cars, vans and tractors in the world.

M\&M started in 1945 and has prospered for over 75 years with the aim of 'Rising through crisis'. In the 1970s with the oil crisis that sent the cost of petrol rising, it adapted its tractor diesel engines to be used in its cars and vans.

M\&M is committed to ensuring that it protects the environment. In 2020 it planted 1.32 million trees across India. It supports schools for disadvantaged children and teenagers.

Figure 1 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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Question (a)

(a)

Which one of the following is Level 3 in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Select one answer.

A

Esteem

B

Social

C

Safety

D

Basic

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Question (b)

(b)

State one reason why it is important for M\&M to motivate its employees.

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