6.1. Understanding Motivation

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define intrinsic motivation.

   Hint

   Think about what makes you happy without external rewards.

2. 2.

   What does goal-directed mean?

   Hint

   Consider how goals help structure our actions.

3. 3.

   What is intrinsic motivation?

   • A] External rewards
   • B] Internal satisfaction
   • C] Peer pressure

   Hint

   Consider what you would do for joy, not just incentives.

4. 4.

   True or False: Motivation is always static.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how your motivation might shift over time.

5. 5.

   Design an employee engagement program that fosters both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. What components would you include?

   Hint

   Think about activities that can provide personal fulfillment and financial incentives.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of a sudden loss of extrinsic motivation on a high-performing team. How would you manage it?

   Hint

   Consider what drives your team members aside from just rewards.