Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation

 Post written by: Crystal Kubeczka

 Throughout this scholarly article states the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, "intrinsic motivation refers to 'behaviors for which there is no apparent reward except the activity itself' or 'the doing of an activity for its inherent satisfactions rather than for some seperable consequence' whereas extrinsic motivation is defined as 'a construct that pertains whenever an activity is done in order to attain some seperable outcomes' and 'behaviors in which an external controlling variable can be readily identified'." In simpler terms intrinsic motivation is when someone does something for themselves and it rewards them internally whereas extrinsic motivation is when someone does something for a reward or to avoid punishment. These two factors are important in the business world because it is important to have employees who are intrinsically motivated.

 The video is about intrinsic motivation and how it relates to everyday people. It gives different examples of intrinsic motivation and describes how important it is to be intrinsically motivated.

Romina García-Chas, Edelmira Neira-Fontela & Carmen Castro-Casal, (2014) High-performance work system and intention to leave: a mediation model. The International Journal of Human Resource Management 25:3, pages 367-389.

Sung Min Park, Hyung Jun Park & Eun Young Ryu, (2013) Determinants of Positive Job Attitude and Behavior in the Asian Work Context: Evidence from Korean central government agencies. Public Management Review.

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