Bu288 midterm exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

5.1 Define motivation, discuss its basic properties, and compare and contrast intrinsic and extrinsic motivation Summary Motivation is the extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal. Intrinsic motivation stems from the direct relationship between the worker and the task and is usually self-applied. Extrinsic motivation stems from the environment surrounding the task and is applied by others Motivation The extent to which persistent effort is directed toward a goal Basic char...