Charlie was surprised when Marlo's performance dropped after he promoted her to coordinating editor. He didn't realize that Marlo preferred her copy editing job because she enjoyed working with people and not being in charge of people. Charlie should remember that _____ determine motivation.

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Perceptions determine motivation, as individuals' attitudes and beliefs about their strengths, abilities, and the tasks they are performing shape their motivation levels. In this case, Marlo's preference for copy editing over coordinating editing reflects her perception of her skills and enjoyment of working with people versus being in charge of them.

Charlie Was Surprised When Marlo's Performance Dropped After He Promoted