Loni has worked at local dry cleaners for the past two years as a cashier. When the store was not busy with customers, Loni enjoyed helping Donatella, the seamstress, with various tasks such as sewing on buttons and fixing minor holes and such. Recently, Loni's job description was changed to include working with Donatella in the Alterations area 10 hours a week. Since then, Loni's enjoyment of working with Donatella has decreased. This decline can be explained by ________.
A) self-determination theory
B) goal setting theory
C) Theory X and Theory Y
D) hierarchy of needs
E) expectancy theory

Question

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Self-determination theory suggests that when an activity that was once done for intrinsic enjoyment becomes an obligation or part of a job, the intrinsic motivation can decrease.

Loni Has Worked at Local Dry Cleaners for the Past