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Syllabus D: Leadership and managementSection ASyllabus DMotivation

ACCA · Question 40 · Syllabus D: Leadership and management

An employee works late every night because they find the project intellectually stimulating and personally fulfilling. What type of motivation is this?

Answer options:

A.

Extrinsic motivation

B.

Intrinsic motivation

C.

Hygiene motivation

D.

Instrumental motivation

How to approach this question

Determine the source of the motivation: internal feelings vs external rewards.

Full Answer

B.Intrinsic motivation✓ Correct
Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior that is driven by internal rewards. In other words, the motivation to engage in a behavior arises from within the individual because it is naturally satisfying to them.

Common mistakes

Confusing intrinsic and extrinsic.

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