BU288 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Motivation, Job Performance, Peter Salovey
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Extrinsic motivation stems from the work environment external to the task and is usually applied by someone other than the person being motivated: pay, fringe benefits, company policies, and various forms of supervision. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors are used in self-determination theory (sdt) to explain what motivates people and whether motivation is autonomous or controlled. Controlled motivation when people are motivated to obtain a desired consequence or extrinsic reward. Individuals feel they have no choice and they have to engage in a task. [type text: their behavior is externally regulated do something to obtain a desired consequence, avoid punishment, or because the boss is watching them. The distinction between autonomous and controlled motivation is important because autonomous motivation has been shown to facilitate effective performance, especially on complex tasks. Associated with other work outcomes such as positive work attitudes and psychological well-being. Performance is the extent to which an organizational member contributes to achieving the objectives of the organization.
