Which of the following has the greatest capacity to motivate employees

QUESTION

Which of the following has the greatest capacity to motivate employees through intrinsic rewards?

A) reinforcement theory
B) Theory X
C) management by objectives
D) two-factor theory
E) Hawthorne effect

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) An intrinsic reward is the satisfaction one receives, such as a feeling of accomplishment, for performing a task. Because employees work jointly with managers to define work objectives, they feel more ownership and satisfaction when completing an objective.