Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation in the Workplace: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Employee performance improvement is essential, supported by strong motivation, so that personal abilities and competencies can develop gradually, which ultimately affects work productivity and loyalty to the organization or company. This study aims to analyze the influence of intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation using the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method. Data was collected from various journals published in the last 5 years. The expected results of the analysis show that intrinsic motivations, such as work enthusiasm, sense of responsibility, and drive for self-development, have a more consistent and significant impact on employee performance improvement. On the other hand, extrinsic motivations such as salary, incentives, office facilities, and recognition also contribute positively. The expected findings are that proper management of a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations can drive employee productivity, participation, and performance.