The View That Behavior Is Motivated by the Pull of External

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Multiple Choice

The view that behavior is motivated by the pull of external goals, such as rewards, is suggested by:

• A)drive theories.
• B)arousal theory.
• C)self-determination theory.
• D)incentive theories.

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Definitions:

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of a person's job or the characteristics of the organization predominantly determines their levels of motivation, satisfaction, and performance at work.

Internal Work Motivation

The intrinsic drive that inspires employees to achieve excellence in their tasks, often linked to personal satisfaction and fulfillment derived from the job itself.

Compensation Satisfaction

The degree of contentment an employee feels regarding their financial and non-financial rewards for their job.

Context Satisfaction

Context satisfaction refers to an individual's satisfaction with aspects of their work environment outside of the job itself, such as company culture, work conditions, and management practices.