Link: http://media.pearsoncmg.com/ph/streaming/bp/2013/MGMT/OB/OBPOM2012_Motivation.html
Run Time: 9:29
Classroom Application: This video is helpful in identifying intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Very often organizations are faced with economic difficulties and limitations and must find creative ways to retain key personnel. The successful manager knows how to identify areas in which individual employees may be compensated when money is tight. Providing students with such knowledge can help them to appreciate and better understand the role of intrinsic motivation in the workforce.
Discussion Questions
1. Describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
2. What are some of the ways the video demonstrates the benefits of intrinsic motivation?
3. When using intrinsic motivation, why is specifying a timeline important?
4. How motivation can help in retaining employees and how can managers help in motivating employees intrinsically?