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in an activity diminishes the intrinsic usually related to their intrinsic motivation,

motivation to perform that action, this while the things they do out of necessity are
linked to extrinsic motivation. Managers can
phenomenon called ‘the over justification
use this information to find ways to motivate
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effect’ . Hence, while money and benefits can the team, when dealing with a challenging
be an important motivating factor, intrinsic situation.

motivational factors should be taken into
consideration by managers too. This was also

evident in a recent study conducted among

2000 employees in the UK, which stated that

the most motivational factors for employees

were related to intrinsic motivation such as

good work-life balance, peer motivation and

an encouraging boss (Smail, 2018).

Despite the obvious benefits of intrinsic

motivation, it is important for managers/
leaders to be aware that to harness the full
power of motivating others, internal and

external motivators should be used together;

internal motivation can be a powerful force in
creating momentum and achieve our goals,

whilst external motivation can be used to help
us going and sustain it over time.

3.2.2 Practical Application: putting knowledge
into action for real-world results based on

sources of Motivation - Internal and External

Activity 1 – What motivates you?

Use the following activity to help you identify
the tasks that your employees are using
intrinsic and extrinsic motivation! Using the list
below, ask your employees to share three
tasks they enjoy and three tasks they do
because it is required – the tasks they enjoy are

2 https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the- https://www.parentingforbrain.com/difference-
overjustification-effect-2795386 between-intrinsic-and-extrinsic-motivation/

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