When employees direct their effort toward a reward controlled by others that indirectly fulfills a need, they are
A) intrinsically motivated.
B) extrinsically motivated.
C) at the top of Maslow's hierarchy.
D) fulfilling their drive to bond.
E) self-actualizing.

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Employees are extrinsically motivated when they work towards rewards controlled by others, as these rewards are external incentives that fulfill their needs indirectly.

When Employees Direct Their Effort Toward a Reward Controlled by Others