If increasing employee motivation can improve work which nature does it show?

Correct answer: Cause and effect relationship

The direct answer is A: a cause-and-effect relationship. The reasoning is simple. Step one: identify the managerial action or cause—here, increasing employee motivation. Step two: identify the expected result or effect—better work, effort or performance. Step three: remember that management deals with people, so the result is likely or probable, not guaranteed in every case. Motivation may improve performance when other conditions, such as resources and skills, are also suitable. Option A is correct because it links a management action with a possible consequence. Option B is wrong because motivation is not a legal command. Option C is wrong because improvement through motivation is not based on complete punishment. Option D is wrong because motivation is relevant to employee behaviour and performance. A common mistake is to read “cause and effect” as an absolutely certain result. In management, the relationship is generally probable and depends on circumstances.