Differentiate intrinsic and extrinsic motivation with a workplace example for each.

• A. Intrinsic motivation comes from the task itself; example: enjoying problem-solving.
• B. Intrinsic motivation comes from external rewards such as salary; example: a pay raise.
• C. Intrinsic motivation comes from avoiding punishment; extrinsic is about personal growth.
• D. Intrinsic motivation is about team recognition; extrinsic about personal growth.

Answer: (A)

Intrinsic motivation comes from the activity itself; you do the work because you find it interesting, enjoyable, or personally meaningful. In the workplace, a software developer who loves solving complex problems stays motivated to tackle difficult coding tasks not for extra pay or praise, but because the process itself gives a sense of mastery and satisfaction.

Extrinsic motivation comes from external rewards or pressures. For example, an employee who is driven by a pay raise or a performance bonus works toward meeting targets or completing tasks to obtain that reward, rather than for the activity itself. External recognition or avoiding punishment work in the same way, influencing behavior through rewards or penalties rather than personal interest in the task.