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___________ is an inner state that energizes, activates or moves and directs behavior towards goals.

Motivation

Motive

Motivator

Need hierarchy

✅ Correct Option: 2

As per NCERT, a motive is an inner state that energises, activates or moves and directs behaviour towards goals; motives arise from needs. Motivation is the overall process of stimulating people to action, and motivators are the incentives used. Since the statement defines the inner state itself, the answer is Motive, not Motivation.

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C. Hunger

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LIST I		LIST II
A. Job Enrichment	I.	Indicates the characteristics which describe an organisation
B. Organisational Climate	II.	Informal Communication
C. Laissez-faire	III.	Leadership Style
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List-I	List-II
Organisational example	Needs
(A) Autonomy	(I) Affiliation needs
(B) Acceptance	(II) Esteem needs
(C) Pension Plan	(III) Safety needs
(D) Sleep	(IV) Basic physiological needs

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

___________ is an inner state that energizes, activates or moves and directs behavior towards goals.

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