Jill is a sales representative for a large pharmaceutical corporation.According to the current compensation system,if Jill meets her target for the quarterly sales projections,she will receive a bonus equivalent to 7 percent of her annual salary.Jill is working hard to meet the sales goal so that she can buy a new car.Which of the following is regarding Jill's motivation?
A) It comes from a sense of competence.
B) It comes from a sense of progress.
C) It is a consequence of job redesign.
D) It is intrinsically motivated.
E) It is extrinsically motivated.

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Jill's motivation is based on an external reward, which is the bonus equivalent to 7 percent of her annual salary. Therefore, her motivation is extrinsically motivated.

Jill Is a Sales Representative for a Large Pharmaceutical Corporation