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A manager says, 'I cannot motivate anyone directly; I can only create conditions in which people motivate themselves.' Which feature of motivation does this statement reflect?

The statement reflects that motivation is an internal psychological force which cannot be imposed from outside. Managers can only create conditions and offer incentives that stimulate it. It varies between individuals and is not purely financial or mechanical.

  1. AMotivation is an external and mechanical process
  2. BMotivation is an internal psychological force and cannot be forced on peopleCorrect
  3. CMotivation is the same for all individuals
  4. DMotivation is always financial in nature

Explanation

Motivation arises from within a person's needs and desires, so managers can only provide an environment and incentives that trigger it. It differs among individuals and is not only financial.

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