Direction: In the question given below are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which one of the following is correct? Assertion (A) Motivation is the core of management. Reason (R) Through motivation, managers can inspire then subordinates to give their best to the organisation. Codes

• A.                                  Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B.                     Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C.                     A is true, but R is false
• D.                     A is false, but R is true