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A 4 page paper discussing “neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness” (Judge, Thoresen and Barrick, 1999; p. 621) as the collective origin of intrinsic motivation, and how an individual can set about enhancing that which s/he already has. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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exceptions from time to time, I personally "am usually self motivated and have no problem motivating myself to do things, set goals [and] achieve" them. Within my circles of
friends and acquaintances, there are others similar to me, and there also are those with obviously much less intrinsic motivation. On the other hand, others appear to outpace me.
What is the source of intrinsic motivation? What is it about the self-starters that makes them that way? The purpose here
is to review the positions of several authors to hypothesize that intrinsic motivation is not necessarily something an individual just has, but is a quality that the individual can develop
to higher levels than s/he naturally possesses. The Broader Perspective In 2003, the Harvard Business Review reprinted an article in which Frederick Herzberg
had stated the obvious in 1968, obvious points that until that time had been overlooked. In his article, Herzberg (2003) argued "that employees are motivated by interesting work, challenge
and increasing responsibility" (p. 87). This statement is obvious only in retrospect, however. Its wisdom can be quite elusive for the manager in the throes of dealing with
an individual that the manager needs to encourage. Many blanket statements are just plain wrong, but Herzberg (2003) appears to have managed to
make broad, sweeping statements that can apply to virtually every individual in any field and at any level of responsibility. Those suited to assembly line work - which can
be indicated by aptitude and personality tests - can find the work quite interesting and challenging given the right management structure, while those who cannot be bothered with small details
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