In an MBA training class, the lecturer was teaching the topic of motivation to the trainees. The sequence of steps in the process of motivation which he taught them would have been:
A. Unsatisfied need
B. Drives
C. Search behavior
D. Satisfied need
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, B, C, D
A. Unsatisfied need — first. The motivation process starts with a need that is not met, which creates tension in the person.
B. Drives — second. The tension produces drives, inner urges that push the person to act.
C. Search behavior — third. Pushed by these drives, the person looks for ways to meet the need.
D. Satisfied need — fourth. When the right way is found, the need is met and the tension goes down.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Motivation Process: Motivation process is based on human needs. A simple model to explain motivation process is presented below.” “An unsatisfied need of an individual creates tension which stimulates his or her drives. These drives generate a search behaviour to satisfy such need. If such need is satisfied, the individual is relieved of tension.” |