Marsha does a good job because she knows her performance will result in a bonus if she meets her goals.Georgia does a good job because she feels a sense of accomplishment when she meets her goals.Both women do the same kind of work.Who is most likely to perform better?

A) Marsha is most likely to perform better.
B) Georgia is most likely to perform better.
C) They both will perform equally well.
D) Marsha is more likely to perform better but also more bored with her work.

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Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Georgia is more likely to perform better because she is intrinsically motivated by the sense of accomplishment she gets from meeting her goals, rather than just the extrinsic motivation of a bonus. Intrinsic motivation is generally associated with higher levels of job satisfaction, engagement, and performance.

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