Extrinsic motivation is when you are motivated by external things, like money, recognition, and rewards. Finding extrinsic rewards for your employees is easy. You can give out bonuses, gift certificates, meaningful gifts, or you might have an awards dinner to recognize outstanding achievements. There are ways to promote intrinsic motivation in your employees, and although they may not be as straightforward or obvious as extrinsic rewards, intrinsic rewards are even more powerful and meaningful. One way managers can foster intrinsic rewards in their employees is to create the kind of culture in which workers will experience intrinsic motivation.
Employees know the work they do is meaningful and worthwhile.
Problems are viewed as challenges, not as restraints. It's OK for employees to try new ways of doing tasks and to do new tasks that interest them. Employees know when they've done a good job. The second way supervisors can promote intrinsic motivation is through empowerment. When employees are given more autonomy, they have increased satisfaction in their work because they have the power to pursue their ideas, use their best skills, and make important contributions to their company.