Managers use a number of techniques to motivate employees. One of these includes using rewards, which can be either extrinsic or intrinsic. This activity is important because managers can use both types of rewards to motivate employees and should understand the types of rewards that are most motivating to each of their employees.

The goal of this activity is to challenge your understanding of extrinsic and intrinsic rewards.

Determine whether the items listed below are an extrinsic reward or an intrinsic reward.

$1.$ You received a $$100$ gift card to your favorite restaurant after being named employee of the quarter.

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$2.$ Winning employee of the month made you feel that you were special and that your work was valued.

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$3.$ When you got to work yesterday there was a note on your desk thanking you for your dedication. This made you feel satisfied with your work.

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$4.$ You use the free employee financial advisor regularly, and each time you do$,$ you feel good about choosing to work there.

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$5.$ You get to use the best parking spot as a reward for being this month's star employee.

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$6.$ Your new promotion includes a fancy title, which makes you feel like you are valued in your job.

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$7.$ Your favorite perk at your company is the complimentary membership to your local health club$$it would otherwise be really expensive to join.

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$8.$ You moved to a bigger, much nicer office when you got promoted.

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