alleryWhich motivation is driven by self-interest, such as career advancement or financial reward?
AEgoistic motivation
BAltruistic motivation
CMoral motivation
DConscious motivation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Egoistic motivation
1. Egoistic motivation is acting for one's own benefit.
2. Pleasure, career advancement and respect are forms of self-interest.
3. Altruistic motivation is about the well-being of others.
_Source: Wikipedia, Motivation, Egoistic and altruistic_
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