A company that is using extrinsic motivation as an output control mechanism will most likely
A) organize training sessions for employees.
B) cut budgets during recessions.
C) implement a peer review system.
D) threaten to lay off employees if they do not achieve targets.

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A company that is using extrinsic motivation as an output control mechanism will most likely threaten to lay off employees if they do not achieve targets. Extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors such as awards and higher compensation, or punishments like demotions and layoffs (the carrot-and-stick approach).

A Company That Is Using Extrinsic Motivation as an Output