Question

Expectancy theory implies that linking an increased amount of rewards to performance will increase motivation and performance. Followers of cognitive evaluation theory are likely to question this assumption, arguing that:A. monetary rewards may decrease extrinsic motivation.B. intrinsic rewards do not affect job satisfaction.C. monetary rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation.D. extrinsic rewards are not effective for managers.E. behaviors are determined by genes rather than reinforcement.

Answer 1

Cognitive evaluation theory would question the use of money as a motivator because external motivational tools may lower intrinsic motivation because people will start working to get the reward, NOT because they are intrinsically motivated or challenged.