Which of the following statements about how extrinsic and intrinsic motivators work together is correct?
A) Applying extrinsic motivators always decreases intrinsic motivation.
B) When employees are engaged in intrinsically motivated behavior, managers should always introduce extrinsic motivators to increase overall motivation.
C) Extrinsic motivators undermine intrinsic motivation when they are expected.
D) Research has shown that only the additive view of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is correct.
E) Extrinsic motivators may reduce existing intrinsic motivation to some extent and under some conditions, but the effect is often minimal.

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Extrinsic motivators can sometimes reduce intrinsic motivation, but the effect is often minimal and depends on the context and how the extrinsic rewards are perceived.

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