Which of the following is a process perspective on motivation?
1) goal-setting theory 2) job characteristics model 3) two-factor theory 4) erg theory 5) acquired needs theory

The correct answer is 1) Goal-setting theory.

The option that is a process perspective on motivation is the Goal-setting theory.

This theory was created by Edwin Locke in the 196os. The premise of the theory is that goal setting is of the utmost importance to enhance the performance of workers. It establishes that the leader needs to set specific and interesting goals with permanent feedback and lines of communication with employees in order to improve productivity in organizations.

even though you have attached neither the chart nor the generalizations, i have located them online. the right answer is d, since they are asking you about a generalization. you can only infer from the chart that between 2008 and 2009 the number of employed workers decreased significantly (from over 115 millions to 107 millions approximately), which signals some type of economic crisis.