______ means inspiring, stimulating or encouraging the subordinates with zeal to work by using monetary, non-monetary incentives.

Option 1 -> Communication refers to the exchange of information and ideas between people, not specifically about inspiring through incentives.

Option 2 -> Leading is about guiding and directing people toward goals, which is broader than just providing incentives to inspire.

Option 3 -> Motivation specifically means inspiring and encouraging employees to work with enthusiasm using both monetary (salary, bonuses) and non-monetary (recognition, appreciation) incentives.

Option 4 -> Coordination involves synchronizing and harmonizing the activities of different individuals or departments, not inspiring through incentives.

Hence, Option 3: Motivation -> Motivation is the management function that directly deals with inspiring, stimulating, and encouraging subordinates to perform their tasks with zeal and enthusiasm by offering monetary incentives (like bonuses, increments) and non-monetary incentives (like recognition, job satisfaction, career growth). This perfectly matches the definition provided in the question. -> correct