Intrinsic Work Motivation

An Intrinsic Work Motivation is a work motivation (for a job) that is an intrinsic motivation.

• Context:
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• Example(s):
  • Connecting to the Organizational Mission.
  • Feeling Appreciation.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • an Extrinsic Work Motivation, such as work pay.
  • Intrinsic Social Motivations.
  • Intrinsic Third Place Motivations, such as socializing at a happy-hour after work and before home.
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• See: Persistence (Psychology), Industrial And Organizational Psychology, Disposition, Attention.

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References

2018

• https://cuttingedgepr.com/free-articles/employee-recognition-important/
  • QUOTE: ... Appreciation is a fundamental human need. Employees respond to appreciation expressed through recognition of their good work because it confirms their work is valued by others. When employees and their work are valued, their satisfaction and productivity rises, and they are motivated to maintain or improve their good work. …

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