The differences between Extrinsic and Intrinsic rewards

Topic 

The differences between Extrinsic and Intrinsic rewards

Instructions 

Discuss the differences between extrinsic and intrinsic rewards and provide examples.

Which type of reward do you feel more motivated by?

If you could choose one motivational theory from the chapter Foundations of Employee Motivation, which one would it be and why?

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Which type of reward do you feel more motivated by?

I feel more motivated by intrinsic rewards because they are always seen as the best in comparison to extrinsic rewards. This, however, does not mean that extrinsic rewards should not be used at all. Both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards are important ways of driving behavior. Understanding the differences between the two is necessary to know when to utilize in different scenarios. Both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards have an overall impact on behavior development.

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