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Are Motive and Motivation synonymous? - Business Studies

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Are Motive and Motivation synonymous?

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No, there is a difference between them. A motive is an inner state or desire that drives a person to act or conduct themselves in order to achieve a specific objective. Motivation stems from an individual's needs. While motivation is the act of encouraging people to work to the best of their abilities in order to achieve a specific goal. It is a psychological phenomenon caused by people's feelings of need and want. 

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Chapter 7: Staff Motivation - QUESTION BANK [Page 97]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan Business Studies [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 7 Staff Motivation
QUESTION BANK | Q 2. | Page 97
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